Fermented Food Recipes

Fermented salsa has faint effervescence and a distinct tangy and sour flavor, which sets it apart from the store-bought or the regular home-cooked salsa. The sourness is not too strong when you ferment it for a short while. Depending on your preferences, you can control the level of sourness in the … [Read more...]

What is pickling? Pickling is a process of using fermentation to preserve food. Foods that are pickled include vegetables, fruits, meats, fish, dairy and eggs. Centuries ago, young homemakers were judged for their ability to produce a tasty pickle.  Mothers carefully handed down their … [Read more...]

Sweet pickles are great to eat on their own or as part of a pickle plate or over a salad. They also make an excellent accompaniment to lamb, chicken, or turkey. Add them to your spicy burgers to tone down the heat or mix them up with your warm risotto for a comforting meal.  Sweet and sour … [Read more...]

Vinegar has long since been used as a staple in medicine, cooking, and for cleaning purposes. A question most people ask is what is the difference between apple cider vinegar and white vinegar? Are they interchangeable? Can we use one in place of another for health, beauty, cooking, and cleaning? In … [Read more...]

Making apple cider vinegar at home is a fairly easy process. It is easy and fast, and you hardly need much preparation. However, you do need some patience and waiting time. After all, good things come to those who wait! So in this guide, I will be telling you the secrets to making great apple cider … [Read more...]