I love sauerkraut and never tire of the basic cabbage-only recipe. But at Fermentools, we like to recommend variety to entice reluctant eaters to try fermented foods. If you have a reluctant eater or are one, try this amazing beet and cabbage sauerkraut recipe. The sweet of the beets gives it the flavor you might … Read more
If you tire of the same ol’, same ol’, this recipe is the one for your holiday dinner. Take plain ol’ sauerkraut and combine it with traditional cranberry sauce and you have Christmas Kraut. This is truly an easy sauerkraut recipe for Christmas. *********************************************** Get into the holiday spirit by making some Christmas Kraut. This … Read more
The thing that excites me about fermenting foods the most, is that you can do this no matter what time of the year with whatever you have on hand. So, if it’s late fall, ferment apples or pumpkin. And if it’s early spring, don’t wait for your summer harvest, ferment your early cabbage. That is what Chris is … Read more
Adding a bit of spice to food… okay a LOT of spice is my family’s favorite and we typically eat quite a bit of stir fry in our house which is beautifully topped with fermented Sauerkraut. With seven children and a husband all sharing the same heat-loving palate, I have to dish out gallons of … Read more
Looking for a new blend of flavors for your next home-crafted, fermented sauerkraut? Try out this simple lemon dill sauerkraut! Not only is it refreshing and tasty, but did you know that dill has a powerful attribute assisting in indigestion, gas, bloating, and other stomach upsets? With the added benefit of the billions of beneficial … Read more
Fermenting is a cheap and easy way to preserve food, but it’s also a great way to add additional nutrition to the diet. Sauerkraut is a traditional food that goes back generations, but many people wonder, “is sauerkraut good for you?” Sauerkraut contains probiotics and other beneficial compounds that boost health but it also contains … Read more
If you have kids, you understand how difficult it is to get them to try new foods. I have been round and round with picky eaters, trying everything under the sun to encourage them in developing healthy eating habits. If you are nodding your head, read on for five incredible tips to get those picky … Read more
Sauerkraut, or “sour cabbage,” is a probiotic-packed fermented superfood[1] that has received renewed attention and popularity in recent years, and for good reason. The health benefits of sauerkraut are multi-faceted, ranging from its nutritional value to its friendly bacteria strains that positively affect the immune system, digestion, mood, and even weight loss. Let’s examine the health … Read more
Admit it, you’ve had it happen. Just about everyone has lost something at the back of the fridge at some point. With ferments, how do you know if they’re still good? How long can a ferment last in the refrigerator? In this post, Ashley discusses the shelf life of fermented foods. How long does fermented … Read more