Classic Russian Kvass (Bread Kvass)
When it comes to tasty probiotic beverages, the people of Russia may have perfected the art. Classic Russian Kvass is both thrifty – how often… Read More »Classic Russian Kvass (Bread Kvass)
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How to Make Sauerkraut
Sauerkraut is an absolute classic of fermented food. Tangy and crunchy, it’s an essential part of a back yard barbecue, and in some regions, a… Read More »How to Make Sauerkraut
How To Make Masters Mix Substrate for Gourmet Mushroom Cultivation
Gourmet mushrooms are all the rage right now, and foodies and gardeners alike are getting in on home cultivation of these fascinating fungal creatures. With… Read More »How To Make Masters Mix Substrate for Gourmet Mushroom Cultivation
How To Make A DIY Incubator
Fermented foods are an ancient form of food preservation that is gaining popularity in the modern world. For some fermented foods, a DIY incubator can… Read More »How To Make A DIY Incubator
Have We Cracked The Code on Blaand?, Part 1
Have you heard of Blaand? If you have, you’re likely enthralled by the (possibly false) legend of Viking whey-wine. If you haven’t, let me share… Read More »Have We Cracked The Code on Blaand?, Part 1
Quarantine Koji
It goes without saying that for much of the world, and certainly here in the US, 2020 has been an exceedingly unusual and disrupted year.… Read More »Quarantine Koji
Is Fermented Honey-Garlic a Botulism Risk?
It seems like everybody is making honey-garlic ferments these days, but all across the internet, there’s a lurking fear that honey-garlic may secretly harbor botulism.… Read More »Is Fermented Honey-Garlic a Botulism Risk?
Kombucha’s Amazing Microbial Diversity
People get pretty invested in their kombucha brews, and plenty of misinformation circulates about what kombucha is or is not. In this ongoing, always-to-be-updated post,… Read More »Kombucha’s Amazing Microbial Diversity
Acidity and pH: Two fermentation values with two different meanings
Introductory note: I’m not a scientist, just a ferment geek. If I misstate information in this post, please leave a correction in comments or email… Read More »Acidity and pH: Two fermentation values with two different meanings
What is Kahm Yeast, and What Does Kahm Do?
In fermentation, we talk a lot about the dreaded “kahm yeast.” This is a surface growth of unwanted organisms that can impart unpleasant aromatics and flavors… Read More »What is Kahm Yeast, and What Does Kahm Do?