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Basic Sauerkraut Recipe

09/08/201802/09/2019 by KC Tayam

Sauerkraut or fermented cabbage, is widely popular in Germany. Think bread, sausages, and beer, and you’ll find sauerkraut as the best pairing to go with these German staples. Contrary to popular belief though, sour cabbage is not an original recipe by the Germans. In fact, it was the Chinese who first fermented cabbage in rice wine some 2000 years ago. It wasn’t until the 16th century when Europeans adopted the recipe using water and salt. During winter, people fermented barrels and barrels of unshredded cabbage, then served it as is or as a side dish to meat. From then on, it became a tradition. Continue reading “Basic Sauerkraut Recipe”

Nordic Fermented Vegetables Recipe

24/07/201803/01/2020 by KC Tayam

In Scandinavia, fermented vegetables have been a part of people’s traditional food. The cold winters meant fresh and local produce become extremely sparse. And as temperatures drop to a negative in some countries here such as in Sweden and Norway, the North Germanics have since been keen with pickling and fermenting to preserve their food for longer. Continue reading “Nordic Fermented Vegetables Recipe”

Is Cultured Butter Better for You?

13/07/201830/05/2019 by Aimee Arcega

Have you ever tried spreading cultured butter on your morning toast? If not, then it’s high time you do so! This cultured brother of the regular churned butter has a nice tangy flavour and creamier texture. Read on and learn more about the producers of this dairy wonder and how you can enjoy it at home.
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Divine Mead Recipe

13/07/201826/10/2018 by Aimee Arcega

There’s no shortage of delicious food we can make with a good jar of honey. So when you have extra honey to spare, put it to good use and make the drink of gods—mead. Continue reading “Divine Mead Recipe”

Top 5 Reasons to Eat Fermented Foods

10/07/201831/07/2019 by KC Tayam

There’s a lot more to fermented foods than just their unique tang and signature zing. Fermented foods are packed with probiotics or good bacteria that help boost gut health, improve digestion, and support overall immunity. Continue reading “Top 5 Reasons to Eat Fermented Foods”

Fermented Carrots Recipe

26/01/201815/06/2018 by Sef Gaspar

Of course carrots are healthy, but did you know you can make them even healthier? Ferment your carrots and transform them into supercharged carrots packed with gut-friendly bacteria.
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Kombucha Recipe by Kilner

26/01/201830/05/2019 by Sef Gaspar

You only ever see bottles of kombucha on grocery shelves but did you know that you can easily make this delicious drink at home? Kombucha has, after all, been home-brewed for hundreds of years. Kilner provides this easy step-by-step guide to help you get started.
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Fermenting Frenzy

29/12/201730/05/2019 by Kate Flower

After attending an inspiring fermenting workshop by Lisa Thornton of Get Cutlured at Kitchen Warehouse in November, I have gone into somewhat of a fermenting frenzy. The class was super informative and Lisa happily answered questions from our band of fermenting wannabes on why previous home brews didn’t work, what a bad bacteria growing on a good bacteria would look like, and whether you could eat too much sauerkraut. Fortunately, fermenting at home is easy, safe, and rewarding, with all the probiotics and bacteria in these superfoods populating and strengthening our gut. Winning!
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