Fermentools Blog
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How to Make Flavored Kombucha
If there is one thing I want folks to know about fermenting food, it's that fermenting food is about more than sauerkraut. Don't get me wrong. Sauerkraut is great. But when I think of all the other possibilities, I just get goosebumps. Especially when that fermented something is kombucha. So read on for some variations of this delicious, healthy drink.
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Fermented Coleslaw
When living, my widowed mother frequently invited my family over for cake. She wanted a piece, but couldn't eat an entire cake before it went bad. Such is a plight of the single cook. But Sarah has conquered that issue with this recipe—a small batch fermented coleslaw variation, just enough for one.
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What Foods Can I Ferment?
I have learned much about fermenting foods since I started a few years ago. In fact, there are foods, you probably eat regularly, that I didn't even know were fermented—like chocolate! Who knew? Read this post for a great discussion on what types of foods you can ferment safely.
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How to Make Fermented Salsa
Who does not like salsa? We eat salsa and chips for a snack. Put salsa on our scrambled eggs. Have it in tacos or burritos or on top of taco salad. I make a Mexican rice dish that we embellish with salsa, sour cream, and chips. And, salsa is always an option when we have a potato bar meal. In fact, I cannot imagine doing without some form of this condiment in my kitchen.
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5 Tips for Lacto-Fermented Crunchy Pickles
Confession: My family asked me to stop trying to make pickles because they always turn out mushy. I needed this post. I think you will find the tips offered here, along with the lacto-fermentation process, will result in the crunchiest pickles you've ever made.
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How to Make Water Kefir
Water kefir is the most popular fermented food at our house. It's the one ferment that each family member enjoys and will drink on a regular basis. I was surprised by how quickly my family fell in love with this bubbly, tangy treat. If you want to try it, too, keep reading.
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Fermented Strawberry Preserves
One summer, as my family emptied jam jars as fast as I filled them, (and I used pints, mind you) I wondered, can I put jam in quarts? I never found out because then my kids started growing up and moving out and I didn't have the need. I also never knew you could ferment jam! I'm seriously trying this recipe, but I'm not considering quarts, anymore.
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Fermented Lemonade
If you want to ditch artificial coloring, sweeteners, and other food additives from your diet, here is a great all-natural thirst quencher your entire family is sure to enjoy.
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Fermented Rhubarb
Rhubarb is a quintessential spring vegetable, and we are lucky enough to have a large rhubarb plant already growing in the backyard of our new house. It is perennial, which means it will come back year after year without you having to do much to it, and is often one of the first foods that can be eaten from the garden. It is quite sour and is a flavor that often is an acquired taste. I personally love it!
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Three Common Fermenting Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Although traditional fermenting is pretty straightforward, making certain mistakes is easy. It’s important to pay attention, because making these mistakes can affect the quality of your ferment and, potentially, your health.