Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Trying to avoid nightshades? Looking for a tropical spread? Try this savory/sweet ketchup, perfect on banh mi sandwiches, over cream cheese and crackers for a quick appetizer or as a marinade for tofu, chicken or pork.
Using preserved lemons or limes to substitue for fresh lemons is a great way to add some serious complexity to your next dessert. This curd is smooth as silk and tastes like a salted citrus caramel.
This gorgeous, traditional kimchi is a stunningly pretty appetizer with fantastic flavor. My recipe deviates from the traditional by doing a short fermentation in porridge. Leftover porridge can be used for cabbage kimchi or flavoring other meals
Pro-biotic pickles that every nerd can love. These pickles are made the old-fashioned way: through fermentation. Their looks, however, are totally mod and super pretty.
This cocktail is made from lacto-fermented carrot juice, so you detox while you retox! Tons of good, probiotics live in this juice and it's simple to make. A great alternative to the bloody mary.
Biting into a deliciously salty grapefruit or orange feels somehow naughty and tastes undeniably delicious! Just as easy as making preserved lemons, but different enough to feel exciting!
This versatile condiment is one of the best go-to secret ingredients you can have on hand. It will make salads sing, give pasta that je ne sais quoi and flood your taste buds in a salty lemonade. A must make!
Making water kefir is great for people who enjoy carbonated beverages but would rather have probiotics than artificial flavor and color. These grains are different from milk kefir grains, but they also make an excellent drink. And it's vegan!