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The 21 Best Fermentation Gifts {In 2024}
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Great gift ideas for beginners and pro fermenters alike. Curated list updated for 2024. Fermentation weights, favorite books, salts, & scale.
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Masontops Pickle Pebble & Pickle Pipe {Product Review}
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When to use Masontops Pickle Pebble & Pipe fermentation tools for best results w/o loss of brine or mold growth. Sauerkraut? Pickles? Kimchi?
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5 Gut-Healthy Fermented Foods {How to Buy, Make, Add to Diet}
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Unlock the health benefits of fermented foods with this guide. How to buy, make at home & delicious ways to incorporate them into your meals.
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Best Cabbage for Sauerkraut: Discover the Secret to Tangy Results
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Discover the secret to making perfect sauerkraut—find out which cabbage type is best. Tips on how to select the freshest head for fermentation
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Pickled vs Fermented {Which is Better for Gut Health?}
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Discover the pros and cons of pickling vs fermenting, their health benefits, how they affect food flavor, & which one is best for gut health.
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Fermentation Crocks: The Who, What, Where, When, Why and How
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The What? Why? Who? Where? When? and How? of fermenting vegetables in a water-sealed crock. Type to select? Size? Where buy. Care & Cleaning
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Sauerkraut Shopping Guide [Buy the Right Stuff]
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Ready to buy healthy sauerkraut with beneficial bacteria? Shopping Guide for the Right Stuff: where in the store, what look for on the label.
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What is the Best Salt for Fermentation {Sauerkraut, Pickles}?
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Discover the best salt for fermentation success. Explore various types of salt & learn which one to choose for great results. FREE PDF Guide
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5 Best Tools for Fermenting at Home [Mouthwatering Success]
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Stock your fermentation kitchen with the best fermentation tools. With 15 years of experience, I have my favorites that ensure ease & success
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PickleHelix Fermentation Kit by Trellis Review [INNOVATIVE]
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See how the PickleHelix fermentation weight works to hold ferments below the brine. Pros. Cons. Demoed with sauerkraut, pickles, & pastes.
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WECK Small-Batch Preserving Book Review [Brussels Sprout Kimchi Recipe]
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WECK Small-Batch Preserving has a variety of fermenting, canning, and pickling recipes. Check out the tasty recipe for Brussels Sprout Kimchi.
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3 Key Items for Keeping Your Ferments Safe [BELOW THE BRINE]
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Crucial for successful fermentation of sauerkraut is keeping everything below the brine and away from air. This is done with fermentation weights and...