Three Easy Ways to Add Fermented Foods to Your Daily Diet
You have probably heard that fermented foods like kraut (sauerkraut) are full of probiotics and that probiotics feed the good bacteria in your gut or microbiome. Now the question is how to get them into your daily routine so that they become a habit. You are much...
Fermented Radishes
Fermented Radishes are a tasty way to get your probiotics! Enjoy them in a salad, on a crudités plate, or solo as a snack. They have a delightful peppery pickle-like flavor. Radishes are packed with nutritional benefits as well. They live up to the "food as medicine"...
Fermented Jicama sticks with Grapefruit: Feed your Microbiome with Deliciousness
Let me tell you about my kids favorite ferment--Fermented Jicama Sticks with Grapefruit. First and foremost they are delicious! Second, jicama itself is packed with prebiotics. Prebiotics feed the good bacteria in your gut. They are just as important, if not more,...
Fermented Horseradish
Fermented horseradish is the perfect condiment to serve with your prime rib (or steaks) this Christmas or New Year's! The enzymes created during fermentation of this tasty condiment help your body digest the meat and the other rich items that will accompany your meal....
Cranberry Kraut: Lower inflammation and Feed your Microbiome.
For a delicious holiday twist on an old favorite that also feeds your microbiome, try this tasty and nutritious Cranberry Kraut recipe. If you love kraut and you love cranberries, this recipe is for you! Also try my Fermented Cranberry Sauce recipe, Lacto-fermented...
Fermented Cranberry Sauce
One of my favorite holiday foods is cranberry sauce. A few years ago, when I was first getting in to fermenting, I knew I need to come up with a fermented cranberry sauce. Like most of you, what graced our table when I was growing up was the the gelatinous version...
Fermented Garlic: Win the fight against sickness this winter!
Ok. I truly hate to be the one to bring this up while we are all enjoying a beautiful summer, but...Winter Is Coming! We need a stockpile of "dragon glass" (aka fermented garlic) to win the war against colds, sinus infections, flus, bronchitis, and stomach bugs this...
Three Easy Ways to Add Fermented Foods to Your Daily Diet
You have probably heard that fermented foods like kraut (sauerkraut) are full of probiotics and that probiotics feed the good bacteria in your gut or microbiome. Now the question is how to get them into your daily routine so that they become a habit. You are much...
“Kiddie” Kimchi
What is "Kiddie" Kimchi, you ask? It is a yummy kimchi-like ferment full of super-foods and probiotics to feed my family's microbiomes. I love Kimchi, but my kids do not do spicy. Not at all. This ferment uses some of the great flavors and powerful nutrition of...
Fermented Beets: A Nutritional Powerhouse
Fermented beets (or "pickled") are one of my favorite ferments. I like to eat them in my salads. They also go great with goat cheese!! They are so simple to make and beets are absolutely a nutritional powerhouse. Allow me to break down their nutritional benefits for...
Kraut Juice: A Probiotic-filled Beverage.
What is Kraut juice? Kraut juice is probably the cheapest and most probiotic-packed beverage that you can make for yourself at home. It only takes a few minutes, and it is a great way to get started making fermented foods. We drink this regularly at our house and we...
Buckwheat Sourdough Ebelskivers (aka Pancake Balls)
Ebelskivers harken back to my Norwegian roots. They are not a passed-down family recipe, however. I had to discover them on my own. I created this Buckwheat Sourdough recipe is for all those who are gluten-free or want an alternative to wheat. Making them sourdough...
Buckwheat Sourdough Crepes
These Buckwheat Sourdough Crepes are a breakfast staple in our house! Despite what you may think, crepes are just as easy to make as pancakes. These crepes are gluten-free, loaded with healthy fats and protein. A much better way to start your day than the toxic cereal...
Buckwheat Sourdough Sugar Cookies (Gluten-free, Additive-free)
If you are looking for a gluten-free version of a cutout cookie that is a dead ringer for the wheat version yet has no questionable fillers or additives, this recipe for Buckwheat Sourdough Sugar Cookies is for you! ***Recipe updated 11/25/19***** I reformulated the...
Buckwheat Sourdough Pumpkin Bread (Gluten-free)
This Buckwheat Sourdough Pumpkin Bread is delicious, gluten-free, and nutritious. It takes only 10 minutes to prepare (as long as you have your easy-to-make buckwheat sourdough starter ready and active.) It has a light airy texture straight out of the oven, but will...
Buckwheat Sourdough Pancakes and Waffles (gluten-free, grain-free)
This buckwheat sourdough pancakes and waffles recipe is the closest to the "real deal" gluten-free, grain-free pancake/waffle recipe that I have ever tasted! I love to use Acadian Buckwheat by Bouchard Family Farms. It has a much lighter texture than other...
Sourdough Skillet Cornbread
This delicious sourdough skillet cornbread is so easy to make and it goes great with a hearty soup, stew, or chili, or your favorite summer barbecue dish! I like to top it with cultured honey butter. If you don't have a sourdough starter yet, see my post on obtaining...
Fluffy Sourdough Pancakes/Waffles
These sourdough waffles/pancakes have been a favorite in our house for the past few years. They mix up almost as fast as one of those pancake mixes in a box do, taste way better, and are so much better for you! They have healthy fats from the butter and egg yolks, as...
How to Make and Maintain a Buckwheat Sourdough Starter (Gluten-free)
This Buckwheat Sourdough starter is a gluten-free sourdough starter that tastes just as great as its wheat-containing brethren! Using a buckwheat sourdough starter gives you a nutritious as well as tasty way to make gluten-free breads, pancakes, crepes, cornbread,...
Sourdough Starter: Obtaining, Maintaining, and Enjoying
Why Sourdough? Using a sourdough starter allows you to bake without using commercial yeast. Most commercial yeasts are genetically modified. If that isn't enough to make you want to avoid them, many people unknowingly react to commercial yeasts. (Bioreal has a...
Watermelon-Mint Shrub: Improve your digestion with this tasty drink!
This watermelon-mint shrub is so refreshing and good for your body!! There are so many benefits to consuming raw apple cider vinegar, but if you have tried having a tablespoon of raw ACV in some water in the morning or before meals to encourage good digestion, balance...
Mojito Natural Soda: A Refreshing Way to Get Probiotics!
This Mojito Natural Soda is a refreshing blend of mint and lime, as you may have already guessed. There is no alcohol in it, but if you add rum, you have a tasty mojito-like drink with probiotics and no sugar! See my post on How to Brew Water Kefir (plus the benefits...
Blueberry-Raspberry Shrub (aka drinking vinegar)
I'm sure you have seen all the posts about the 101 uses for raw apple cider vinegar (ACV). Maybe those articles have even convinced you to try adding ACV to your routine. After a few mornings of choking down some vinegar and water before your breakfast, maybe you gave...
Kombucha-Champagne Cocktail: Imbibe while avoiding a hangover
I love to bring in the new year with a glass or two of bubbly. This year is no exception, but my champagne glass this year will also contain Kombucha in the form of this Kombucha-Champagne Cocktail. Not only is kombucha delicious, but it serves two important purposes....
Lemonade Water Kefir: A Delicious Fermented Beverage
Lemonade Water Kefir is one of my kids' favorites! It's a delicious lemonade made with water kefir that is filled with nutrients. Go here for a tutorial on brewing water kefir if you don't know how. This lemonade Water Kefir contains: Probiotics (beneficial bacteria)...
Orangeade Water Kefir Soda: A Delicious, Nutritious Natural Soda
Try making this delicious Orangeade Water Kefir Soda. It takes only a few minutes to make and you and your children will love the flavor! It's also full of probiotics, vitamins, and minerals, and is low in sugar. If you need a little background info, here is a post...
Water Kefir: How To Brew
Water kefir is a light-tasting nutritious fermented beverage. My kids love it! They drink this instead of juice or soda, both of which are loaded with sugar. (As I am sure you know.) It is very simple to brew. You can make it into either a juice as in my Lemonade...
Kombucha: Health Benefits and Doing a Continuous Brew
What is Kombucha? Kombucha is a fermented tea. The scoby (or mother) and starter tea ferment fresh tea and sugar. As the bacteria and yeast "eat" the sugar, they produce some amazing nutrients. The Benefits of Drinking Kombucha: Detoxification Helps with...
Milk Kefir: The Benefits of Adding it to your Diet
Milk kefir is a staple in our household. It actually has more probiotics than yogurt (even homemade yogurt). It contains beneficial enzymes and yeasts that help with digestion and immunity. Milk kefir is full of healthy fats and bio-available nutrients that your body...
Kraut Juice: A Probiotic-filled Beverage.
What is Kraut juice? Kraut juice is probably the cheapest and most probiotic-packed beverage that you can make for yourself at home. It only takes a few minutes, and it is a great way to get started making fermented foods. We drink this regularly at our house and we...
