Cultured foods are any dietary item that has undergone the fermentation process. Yogurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi are a few examples of the most popular cultured foods. Historically, fermentation was a tool to help preserve the shelf life of food and change the flavors and texture. Today, fermentation still does these things, but we also now […]
Every year science reveals increasingly stronger evidence that supports the belief that a healthy gut is foundational for a vibrant lifestyle. As research grows, foods like natural yogurts, kombucha, kefir and other fermented products have exploded in popularity as we seek to support healthy digestion with smart food choices. Eating probiotic-rich foods is certainly one […]
Kombucha has become one of the hottest trends in natural health, and sales of the fermented beverage have been booming. At the same time, there are many people getting their hands on some SCOBY and trying to brew their own kombucha at home. So is kombucha safe to drink? And is this something that presents […]
Condiments are the kinds of things we all take for granted. Somehow, there’s always a bottle of ketchup or jar of mayo in the door of your fridge. Until there’s not… And that will completely ruin your plan for a tasty meal. Seriously, some sandwiches you just can’t eat unless you have the right condiment […]
Mankind has been eating yogurt for many centuries in many different cultures. (Extra points if you caught the pun!) There was a form of yogurt in both ancient India and ancient Greece. People in India even called yogurt and honey “the food of the gods.” Persians credit it with helping Abraham live a long life […]
Last year, we were pleased to have Thomasa Meinnert, of Let’s Ferment, present a mini-class on fermenting foods as part of our Speaker Series. It was jam packed and filled with great information and countless tasty fermented treats. We asked her to write a post on the benefits of fermenting food and she even included […]
