My first steps of kefir fermentation worked, leading to a tasty passion-fruit drink. It fizzed coming out of the bottle, and the flavor – not excruciatingly sweet – was great. Should I try grape juice next?
Having started a batch of kombucha, my next fermentation experiment is water-based kefir. Like kombucha, it is probiotic. And it’s a good substitute for soda. Just add juice or fruit. I found it easy to start up with grains, and is opening doors to other...
Ever hear of kombucha? It’s a fermented drink that some people think tastes great. Other people think it tastes wretched. Regardless, a lot of people believe it’s good for you. It’s said to heighten energy. And evangelists claim it’s rich...
Download L'enologo Volgare Last summer visiting Sicily, I met wine maker Jacopo Nardi and his girlfriend, baker Esmeralda Spitaleri. I've invited him to tell us more at Stir the Pots about fermentation, enology and beer! How did...
Certain food have short seasons. Like ramps, for example. But what to do after the season with such vegetables? Try fermentation or pickling. Below are various of my efforts in pickling, including Persian cucumbers, cabbage, turnips,and kohlrabi choux croute. Great...
