I am sure you have seen milk kefir at the store. Maybe you have even wondered what it is. I think the best way to describe it is drinkable yogurt. Most of them are flavored (loaded with sugars no doubt), some plain, but ALL store versions I have found are made with low fat milk. BUT! It isn’t yogurt. It … Read More
Fermented Kumquats
Can I just say that these fermented kumquats have been the best little orange surprise?? What that heck is a kumquat anyway? Kumquats are an edible fruit that closely resembles an orange, but is the size of an olive. The fruit can be eaten whole with the peel being slightly sweet and the center being slightly sour. My parents just … Read More
Black Friday Sale with Some Amazing Real Food Bloggers
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And of course I’m talking about Black Friday! We have teamed up with a whole bunch of my favorite lifestyle bloggers to bring you tons of classes, cook books, natural beauty books, and more with a savings of over $350 in our Super Duper Black Friday Sale!!!! These deals won’t last … Read More
Homemade Yogurt Recipe!
Homemade Yogurt I think it is fair to say that yogurt is a staple in many homes. I grew up eating it and now I make it for my family. People eat yogurt is not only because it’s delicious, but because it offers the benefit of probiotics. Yogurt contains live cultures (or, ‘probiotics’) that populate the human gut (or intestinal … Read More
How to clean your fermenting crock
Lately I have been having a lot of fermenting fails in my fermenting crock. At first, I figured that it was a bad batch of culture starter. I confirmed this after fermenting some carrots in a mason jar that also failed. So, I tossed the box of starter and started with a fresh box. Problem solved! Nope. Not solved. I … Read More
Spicy Fermented Pineapple
Seriously, how GOOD does that sound? Spicy pineapple? Yes, and not only does it sound good, it IS good! I was inspired by a jar of pineapple and chilis that were in vinegar and a sugar syrup. As soon as I saw the pretty jar I knew I had to ferment it! As with all ferments, only a few ingredients … Read More
Fermented Tomatillo Salsa
As our gardens start bursting with their bounties, we find ourselves looking for new and delicious ways to enjoy them. Salsa is one of my favorite ways to enjoy spring and summer veggies! And when I ferment that salsa, EVEN BETTER!! Does the topic of fermenting baffle you? We created a Fermenting eCourse just for you and when you … Read More
Fermented Pumpkin Butter
It is fall! Pumpkins are everywhere! On our doorsteps, decorating our house, and in our food! Everywhere you look, there is pumpkin spiced this and pumpkin flavored that. The other day I was gifted a jar of pumpkin butter from Trader Joe’s. I have always wanted to try pumpkin butter, simply because it sounds divine! When I think of … Read More
Oh Lardy talks about Fermenting!
All of you know how much Tamara and I love to ferment foods AND talk about it. And, when we were asked to share Oh Lardy’s point of view on the topic, we jumped at the chance!
Nicely making whey
It is no secret that Tamara and I love to ferment foods. If you take a look through our recipes, it shouldn’t take long to stumble across a fermented food or two! In fact, Oh Lardy has presented a series on fermented foods. We love the stuff! You may notice that we mention the use of whey, or some other … Read More