One of the oldest food preparation techniques known to man is back. At a recent Science on Tap event at National Mechanics restaurant in Philadelphia, scientists and interested participants gathered ...

The basic recipe for fermented garlic paste comes from this fantastic book, aptly-named Fermented Vegetables. Basically, you ...

Come to the Saratoga Farmers’ Market today for a demonstration on making sauerkraut and see how easy it is to ferment food at home. Fermenting foods in your kitchen is easy, involving as little as two ...

Between fad diets, workout routines and an ever-growing list of supplements, Americans are looking for the best way to take control of their health. Registered Dietician Laura Buxenbaum, of the Dairy ...

Inspired by his Southern childhood, Kevin West presents 220 sweet and savory recipes for jams, pickles, cocktails and more in Saving the Season (Knopf, 2013). From the novice to the professional, ...

Wild Fermentation (Chelsea Green Publishing, 2003) by Sandor Ellix Katz explores the variety of dishes that can be made via fermentation. This excerpt comes from chapter 9, “Fermented-Grain Porridges ...

Sauerkraut is one of the most common fermented foods. It’s traditionally made only with cabbage, caraway seeds, and salt, but you can also add other fruits or vegetables, such as carrots or apples.

Fermented drinks like kombucha, kefir, and amazake contain live bacteria and other compounds that may help support gut health ...