Fermenting & Culturing

Fermenting and culturing is a central part of a traditional foods kitchen. From our favorite saurkraut recipe, kombucha made with honey, sourdough pizza and, of course, sourdough english muffins, you'll find easy step by step recipes for all your favorite lacto-ferments, probiotic beverages and desserts, and sourdough recipes.

Category: Fermenting & Culturing

Is raw dairy good for you? What about lactose intolerance or avoiding dairy for gut health? What about the "experts" who say to avoid dairy completely? Watch, listen, or read to find out my answers! | AskWardee.tv

Is Dairy (& Milk) Really Good For You? #AskWardee 077

stack of braided sourdough pretzels sprinkled with sesame seeds

Soft & Chewy Sourdough Pretzels (spelt or einkorn)

close-up shot of a sourdough pumpkin cinnamon roll slathered with cream cheese frosting, with a fork just having pulled a piece of the corner to reveal a moist, soft, tender texture inside

Pumpkin Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Frosting

"Why, oh why, can't I just bake a loaf of lighter, less dense sourdough bread?" This is something that every sourdough baker faces...including me. Watch, listen, or read for my 11 tips for less dense sourdough bread! | AskWardee.tv

11 Tips For Lighter, Less Dense Sourdough Bread #AskWardee 053

Woman's hand holding bubbly sourdough starter in a small glass jar.

Sourdough Tips, Troubleshooting & Frequently Asked Questions (KYF092, 167)

overhead view of jar of sourdough starter

Really??? Discard Half My Starter At Each Feeding? #AskWardee 113

Stack of sourdough pancakes topped with butter, fresh berries, and maple syrup.

15+ Sourdough Discard Recipes

Lori L. asks, "Is the sourdough bread bought in the store made with a live culture or a flavoring?" In other words, is store-bought sourdough TRUE sourdough? Watch, listen, or read to learn the truth! | AskWardee.tv

Is Store-Bought Sourdough TRUE Sourdough? #AskWardee 057

cranberry sauce made in the Instant Pot, in a small white bowl on a white background

75+ Fresh Cranberry Recipes… From Breakfast To Dessert!

Fermented carrot sticks in a half-gallon glass jar with a metal band and lid. Chopped carrot sticks are on a cutting board next to the jar.

5 Tips: How To Prevent Mold During Fermentation #AskWardee 074

small glass cup of probiotic strawberry kefir smoothie

50+ Probiotic & Fermented Drinks… Beyond Kombucha & Kefir!

My family are huge fans of my homemade salsa, bean dip, and pesto -- which are all lacto-fermented. As I put together this round-up of 50 amazingly healthy and colorful fermented salsas, dips, and spreads, my eyes were opened to all the ways I can add even more beneficial bacteria into our foods... and probably without anyone noticing. ;)

50 Fermented Salsas, Dips, and Spreads

large glass jars of fermented foods, including sauerkraut and cauliflower

Do Lacto-Ferments Contain Alcohol? #AskWardee 127

37 Ferments for Spring | I dare you. Scroll though these 37 beautiful ferments crafted from spring produce and tell me your mouth doesn't start watering even just a little bit. Beautiful color, a crunch you can practically feel, and I bet your lips are even puckering (with delight). As if that wasn't enough, fermentation causes an explosion of enzymes, beneficial acids, and probiotics -- all good for the gut and the immune system. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

37 Ferments for Spring

Close-up shot of fermented jalapenos.

Fermentation Troubleshooting & FAQs (KYF172)

Can I Use No Salt or Less Salt for Fermentation? | Over the years, I've received lots of questions about fermenting. Today's question in my Lacto-Fermentation 101 series is... can you use no salt or less salt in fermentation? The answer is... | TraditionalCookingSchool.com/LF101

Can I Use No Salt Or Less Salt In Fermentation? {Video}

Do you need special equipment for lacto-fermentation? {video} | Over the years, I've received lots of questions about fermenting. Today's question in my Lacto-Fermentation 101 series is... do you need special equipment for lacto-fermentation? The answer may surprise you! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Do I Need Special Equipment for Lacto-Fermentation? {Video}

Is Lacto-Fermentation Safe? | Over the years, I've received lots of questions about fermenting. Today's question in my Lacto-Fermentation 101 series is... is fermentation safe? The answer is yes IF... | TraditionalCookingSchool.com/LF101

Is Lacto-Fermentation Safe? {Video}