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 know how to make water kefir, keep reading. … Read more
Most carbonated beverages have at least 10 teaspoons of sugar in them. Think about that, the next time you put your 50 cents into a machine! Want an alternative? Water kefir to the rescue! Grapefruit water kefir tastes just like Fresca and you can make it without all the junk. Read on and Mindy will … Read more
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 … Read more
My kids love gummie bears. But I don’t love the artificial food coloring and other additives in them. This recipe for water kefir gummies will certainly replace the typical gummie bear in my kids’ diets. If you have a picky eater, you probably wonder about introducing fermented foods to your kids. Water kefir gummies are a surefire … Read more
Beet Kvass is a traditional Ukrainian beverage that is blood building, rich in probiotics and supportive of normal digestive and liver function. I first learned about beet kvass in Nourishing Traditions, where Sally Fallon recommends a four-ounce glass of beet kvass morning and evening as a tonic. Beet kvass is one of the easiest and … Read more
Who says that fermented foods must be limited to cabbage and sauerkraut? We have a plethora of recipes for all kinds of foods on this site, including beverages. Now, Kristi has taken us into the realm of alcoholic drinks. If you’re a connoisseur of Bloody Marys, try this version and let us know how it … Read more
The friend that taught me to make kombucha stressed that her way, which she got from someone else, was the only healthy way. I am so glad that I have since found other folks who brew kombucha with great success, and in a variety of fashion. Read on for a great read on the continuous … Read more
When I think that, as a young adult on my break from work, I would down a Pepsi and Snickers bar in a matter of minutes, I almost get nauceous. Today, because I was once counted in their lot, the habits of the young and foolish never shock me. I am just grateful to have been … Read more
If you, like me, want to avoid high fructose corn syrup, artificial coloring, and an excess of phosphoric acid, give this grape soda a try. Kristi is a master at making delicious ferments even the kids will love. Grape soda is super easy to make at home. It only takes a day or two, some water kefir grains … Read more
My neighbor must think I’m a slacker. I mean, I’m forever calling and asking for a fresh SCOBY to make kombucha. The truth is, I’m not consistent but she is. So, in order to avoid embarrassing myself by having to ask again, I asked Chris if she could write how to grow your own SCOBY. … Read more