If you have read this blog for very long, you know that I’m fascinated by fermented foods. They are really good for you, and I think things like fermented soda taste better than their store-bought counterparts. Jeth and I have been making kombucha, or fermented probiotic tea, for a while now. After a few months of trial … Continue reading
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Fermented Ginger Ale
As promised, I’m back with a follow-up to Wednesday’s recipe for Ginger Bug (a fermented soda starter – here’s the recipe if you haven’t read it yet). Today I’ll share my know-how for making homemade fermented ginger ale. Instead of the commercial process of injecting a sweet, flavored water with carbon dioxide, this recipe is … Continue reading
Ginger bug: fermented soda starter
I guess it was only a matter of time. We started with yogurt, and then sourdough – but those are just the beginning of a very long list of foods you can ferment or culture at home. On our trip to visit my sister Rachel in Madison, WI, we stopped into a very fancy vinegar store. … Continue reading