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

sourdough English muffin cut in half being spread with butter

The Best Sourdough English Muffins (Traditional Recipe)

33 Traditionally Prepared Einkorn Goodies

33 Traditionally Prepared Einkorn Goodies

Fluffy, soft cinnamon roll on a plate with frosting.

Sourdough Apple Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Frosting

12 Yummy Snacks Using Sourdough | You love sourdough and your family loves snacks. We're putting the 2 together to make you all happy! We vetted a whole bunch of sourdough snack recipes on the internet and pulled out the best ones -- whole grain and incorporating a full souring of the grain for best nutrition and digestion. Enjoy! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

12 Yummy Snacks Using Sourdough

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

A white plate with a piece of chocolate frosted chocolate cake topped with fresh raspberries and strawberries

Sourdough Chocolate Cake With Chocolate Frosting

kitchen tools and appliances arranged on a counter, including an Instant Pot, Dutch oven, Mason jars, cast iron skillet, and utensils

10 Traditional Cooking Tips For The New Wife On A Budget… With Basic Pantry & Equipment Lists!

deep purple Crater Lake National Park mug full of gingerbread cookie chunk ice cream scoops

Real Food Gingerbread Cookie Chunk Ice Cream (w/ dairy-free option!)

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

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

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

Did you know that the function of your immune system, the state of your mental health, the pain or lack thereof in your joints, and even whether or not you have seasonal allergies can all be determined by one thing? Do you know what it is? And did you know you can heal it yourself?

82 Ways To Heal Your Gut

Fermenting in Pickl-It Jars

Fermenting in Pickl-It Jars

Slightly sweet, slightly sour, and a little bit fizzy, we're in love with KOMBUCHA! And we get so many questions and comments about this nourishing, probiotic drink that we can tell you're in love with it, too. From how to make and store Kombucha to how to store SCOBYs to Kombucha troubleshooting and MORE, The ULTIMATE Kombucha Guide has the answers to your brewing questions!

The ULTIMATE Kombucha Guide {how to make it, store it, flavor it, SCOBY care, troubleshooting, and MORE!}

Scooping up a bite of homemade sauerkraut out of a small dish.

Homemade Sauerkraut In A Stoneware Crock

Is it crazy for ketchup to bring me such a smile? Honestly! I didn’t know if I should name this delicacy “Oh My Lans Ketchup!”, “Mercy Sakes Ketchup!”, or “You Are Never Going to Believe It Ketchup!”. | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Lacto-Fermented Homemade Ketchup

Nikki's Roma Fresca | Looking for a delicious recipe for a fresh tomato salsa? Make this lacto-fermented salsa with vegetables from from the garden or found at the farmers market. Dip in your chips or use it to top steaks, chicken, fish or more. | GNOWFGLINS.com

Nikki’s Roma Fresca

How To Make A Pepper Juice Tincture | Pepper juice is the cringe-worthy yet beloved name of my go-to tincture for all things sick-related. As my kids know, it's the answer to everything. Sore throat? Sniffles? Cold and flu season preventative? Pepper juice! Here's how to make a pepper juice tincture! | TraditionalCookingSchool.com

Pepper Juice: An Immune-Boosting Miracle Tincture