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Fermented Zucchini Pickles

Vanilla Bean And Honey Kefir Panna Cotta

Rich, warming notes of vanilla bean, the subtle sweetness of wild honey and a creamy, velvety texture. Vanilla Bean and Honey Kefir Panna Cotta is simple to make, but decadent in taste. It looks elaborate, but is easy to prepare. Its my birthday month. I am a Valentine’s Day baby and one of my favorite…

Tips for making lacto-fermented foods in cold weather

Are your lacto-fermented foods slow to ferment this time of year? During cold weather lacto-fermented foods like sauerkraut, kimchi and pickles take much longer than usual. Sometimes it seems like they’re not fermenting at all. The cooler weather can be bad if it’s too cold, but it can be great for making a more flavorful…

What is lacto-fermentation?

It’s no wonder that fermented foods have been growing in popularity over the years. More and more people have discovered their health benefits and how tasty they are too. There is a large variety of foods that can be transformed by lacto-fermentation to turn a simple vegetable into a probiotic, nutrient dense superfood. Here I…