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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

"How do I know if my kefir grains aren't good anymore?” Watch or listen to find out! | AskWardee.tv

How Do I Know If My Kefir Grains Aren’t Good Anymore? #AskWardee 004

Sometimes I'm just in a stuffing mood... Then the big questions are: what can I serve with it? What new twist can I create? I initially resisted adding sausage to my stuffing. Finally, I caved, and I'm so glad I did! My newest version is a savory sourdough stuffing with Italian sausage!

Savory Sourdough Stuffing

"Can I make new ferments by re-using old brine?" Yes, you can! In fact, doing so can ensure a better result because it’s bringing a starter culture into the new ferment. Watch, listen, or read to find out more! | AskWardee.tv

Re-Using Old Brine For New Ferments #AskWardee 008

Did you know that the process of using and feeding a gluten-free sourdough starter is very similar to a traditional sourdough starter? Watch, listen, or read for tips and resources to get you started! | AskWardee.tv

Gluten-Free Sourdough Starter Basics #AskWardee 009

What is jun? How does it compare to kombucha? Is it a good choice for your family? In this post, I'll answer some frequently asked questions about this historical fermented beverage to help you decide whether or not it's a good choice for your family.

Is Jun Right For You? All Your Questions Answered!

Beet kvass is a fermented probiotic beverage made using beets, salt, and water. But is it okay to have a white film on beet kvass? Watch, listen, or read to find out! | AskWardee.tv

There’s A Film On My Beet Kvass? #AskWardee 010

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

Rennet is an essential ingredient in most cheesemaking. It is widely available online, although most of it is not sustainably sourced. Between GMOs and harmful preservatives, it takes a bit of sleuthing to find the best. Here are several factors to keep in mind when choosing rennet for your cheesemaking.

How to Choose Rennet for Cheesemaking

"Is local bacteria making my sourdough starter go off?” Before concluding that local geography is causing your starter to go off, first be sure of a few things — like are you keeping it away from other ferments? Watch, listen, or read to find out what else could be affecting your sourdough starter! | AskWardee.tv

Is Local Bacteria Making My Sourdough Starter Go Off? #AskWardee 012

What's the best part of making your own soft cheese from raw milk? Raw milk contains probiotics of course! Raw milk left to sit out and get warm means those probiotics are proliferating. This raw milk mascarpone is teeming with living flora. It's an indulgent, tasty health food that you can enjoy in both sweet and savory dishes!

How to Make Raw Milk Mascarpone: Soft, Probiotic Cheese

Would you like to start cooking traditionally? Watch, listen, or read to learn my 6 simple steps to getting started with traditional foods! | AskWardee.tv

6 Simple Steps To Getting Started With Traditional Foods #AskWardee 013

Allergic or sensitive to eggs? Tired of eggs for breakfast? Boy, are you in luck! How about an enormous round-up of 90 nourishing, egg-free breakfasts?

90 Nourishing, Egg-Free Breakfasts

Have you ever looked at the ingredients on a tub of flavored yogurt? Sugar, fructose, corn syrup, flavorings, colorings... A bowl of ice cream often contains less sugar than a similar serving of flavored yogurt! The good news? It's easy to create delicious and healthy flavored yogurts at home. The possibilities are endless! Here are 10 of our favorites to get you started.

How To Flavor Yogurt At Home + 10 Flavor Ideas!

Between 2014 and 2015, I lost more than 30 pounds with Trim Healthy Mama, while still enjoying my favorite nourishing, nutrient-dense foods. Here are my 13 best tips for doing Trim Healthy Mama with traditional foods.

A Baker’s Dozen Of Tips For Trim Healthy Mama With Traditional Foods

"My kefir looks _______! Can we eat it? Are my kefir grains okay?” asks Nanette. I'm taking a look at Nanette's kefir today — watch, listen, or read to find out my answer to her question! | AskWardee.tv

My Kefir Looks _______! Are My Kefir Grains Okay? #AskWardee 015

How do you make grain-free baked goods? I use soaked nuts. Grain-free sourdough bread recipes may be hard to find, but this one is a versatile gem that can be made into loaves or rolls and eaten as sandwiches or toast! It tastes just like tender, soft, fresh, whole wheat bread!

Grain-Free Paleo Sourdough Bread

Ever wish you had a cultured snack you could make in less than five minutes and have ready to grab whenever you wanted some serious snacking? These frozen yogurt bites are the true definition of both simple and satisfying. Thankfully, they are also both stunning and delicious, so sharing is highly encouraged.

Raspberry-Kissed Frozen Yogurt Bites

"Does sourdough remove phytic acid? My family needs to avoid it because of tooth decay and cavities in my children," asks Wendy R. Watch, listen, or read to find out my answer! | AskWardee.tv

Does Sourdough Remove Phytic Acid From Grains? #AskWardee 016