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Fermented Garlic

Fermented garlic is an essential staple in my pantry. I use it wherever I might use regular garlic as the flavour is similar if not more mellow than freshly chopped garlic. To ferment garlic you have 2 basic options. If you want to use whole garlic you would make a brine, cover the garlic in…
Sea Buckthorn

I’m sure you’ve heard of goji, and açai, and pomegranate, but have you heard of sea buckthorn? The newest claim to superfood stardom? With 12x the vitamin c of an orange, an ability to reduce C-reactive protein, and a high content of omega 3,6,9 and the elusive 7, it’s no wonder this amazing berry is…
Tamari Thai ginger hot sauce

Today I made a new hot sauce. I used tamari and watered it down to get to 2% salt and bumped it up to 3% using Celtic salt. I added a large nob of ginger and a few cloves of garlic. Going to let this go 3-4 weeks, should be ready just in time for…
Kefir Cheese

How to Make Aged Coconut Kefir Cheese Aged coconut kefir cheese is a delicious, tangy, and firm cheese alternative that’s perfect for grating. This dairy-free cheese is packed with probiotics and offers a rich depth of flavour that intensifies as it ages. The process does require some patience, but the result is a versatile cheese…
Apple Scrap Vinegar

Apple scrap vinegar (ASV) is a delicious homemade vinegar that utilizes something that most of us throw in the compost-and that is fruit peels. It is also one of the most misunderstood ferments on the internet today, with most people considering this to be apple cider vinegar (ACV). Unfortunately, ACV is made with apple cider,…
Ginger Lime Relish

Ginger Lime Cucumber Relish: A Bright Summer Condiment This Ginger Lime Cucumber Relish is the perfect way to add a refreshing and zesty punch to your summer meals. The combination of crisp cucumbers with spicy ginger and tangy lime creates a delicious, fermented condiment that’s full of beneficial probiotics and complex flavours. This relish pairs…
Enzyme Cleaner

Enzyme cleaners have been used for centuries. They are still used today for cleaning up toxic waste, cleaning car parts, and other industrial uses, as well as in commercial kitchens. Historically they would have been employed for muting the smell of animal and human waste, such as in The Public Toilets of Epheses, where they…
Fried Ice Cream

Fermented Cherries stuffed inside ice cream covered in dough and deep fried.
Honey Horseradish

How to Make Fermented Horseradish in Buckwheat Honey Fermented horseradish is a powerhouse of flavour and heat, mellowed and deepened by the natural sweetness of raw honey. When combined, the spicy bite of fresh horseradish and the earthy richness of buckwheat honey create a delicious, probiotic condiment. Perfect for pairing with hearty cuts of meat…
Honey Fermented Chia Jam

How to Make Next-Level Chia Jam with Fermented Honey Berries Chia jam is already an easy, wholesome, and delicious spread, but you can elevate it by fermenting your fruit in honey first. This process brings out a naturally sweet, tangy flavour and creates a probiotic-rich treat that’s perfect for your morning toast, yogurt, or as…

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