Sourdough differs from most bread in that it contains no baker’s yeast, relying instead on a fermented “starter” of water and flour to...

Ingredients 3 quarts filtered water 1/4 cup sassafras root bark 1/4 cup spearmint leaf 2 Tbsp sarsaparilla root 1/2 Tbsp licorice root 1...

Habanero peppers, bell peppers and garlic are fermented in saltwater to create a spicy, Habanero Hot Sauce that's rich in flavor and...

Ingredients 4 pounds very ripe plums 2 cups of sugar 2 cups of brandy (approximately) Instructions Wash and stem the plums. Cut the plums...

There was never a real reason for any of the flavors that I chose. I just went with whatever was in season at the time and added in an...

Ingredients 2 1/2 to 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh herbs and fruit of your choice 1/2 gallon pure spring water, divided. 1/2 cup raw...

A ginger bug is a naturally fermented traditional base you can make at home with a bit of real ginger and some sugar. It will form the...

Salicornia is a succulent that grows in small bushes by the sea or marshes. Its bright green branches look like a miniature version of...

Fill jar about half full with elderberries. Slowly pour in honey, covering the berries. Gently put on plastic lid (or metal lid with...

2ND FERMENTATION Bottling is an important part of the overall process and impacts the final taste of the brew. This next phase allows you...

Follow these simple instructions to make your very own kombucha. Kombucha brewing has 2 stages: The 1st fermentation and 2nd fermentation...

Which bottles or jars should I use? The types of bottles you choose for the 2nd fermentation can make or break your kombucha, literally....

Kombucha is a fermented tea that has become carbonated. Kombucha's origins can be traced back 2,000 years to ancient China. Back then,...