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Kombucha flavour ideas we tried and our hints for second fermentation
Over the past few weeks we’ve been intensely experimenting with homemade kombucha flavours — using ingredients that randomly came to mind, were growing in the…
What does kombucha taste like? A guide to kombucha flavor
If you are new to kombucha or you started trying out different kombuchas or even making one at home, you may wonder what kombucha actually…
Kombucha Second Fermentation: How to Add Flavor and Fizz
If you’re learning how to make kombucha at home, second fermentation is the step where you add flavor, natural carbonation, personality and even functionality to…
Kefir for Dogs and Cats: A Natural Probiotic You Can Make at Home
Many pet owners turn to probiotic powders or capsules when their pets have digestive issues. But interestingly, many of these supplements contain bacteria that are…
Milk Kefir Recipes with wild Herbs (Spring Foraging wild food)
Milk kefir is most often used in smoothies or breakfast bowls—but this fermented drink can be much more versatile in the kitchen. Thanks to its…
Sourdough Bread: Fermentation, Autolyse, and procedure explanation
Sourdough bread relies on natural fermentation driven by wild yeast and lactic acid bacteria. The activity of yeast provides leavening, while bacterial fermentation affects flavor,…
Sourdough Carnival Doughnuts (recipe: Drožomanija)
Our fermentation friend and sourdough expert Anita Šumer (Drožomanija) shared her recipe for sourdough carnival doughnuts with us. Since it’s carnival season in Slovenia we’re…
Fermented Buckwheat with Milk Kefir
We are used to overcooking so much. A lot of our food is overprocessed and robbed of nutrients or nutrients are not available to our…
Fermentation beyond a trend: lasting care for healthy digestion
January is a time when many people think about better nutrition, weight loss, and gut health. Dietitian Lina Habjanič warns that quick diet trends and…
Fermented Butternut / Hokkaido Squash – Recipe
“A delicious probiotic salad for a January diet that supports digestion, reduces bloating, and helps with weight management. Low carb, rich in fiber and vitamins.”…
Persimmon (Kaki) Milk Kefir Recipe – Healthy Winter Meal
Looking for a naturally sweet, gut-friendly winter meal? Persimmons, also known as kaki, are low in calories, high in fiber, and packed with antioxidants and…
Pinky Water Kefir – Homemade Natural Tonic with Beetroot and Candied Ginger
We did a little experiment with fermenting beetroot, and since we had a few leftover pieces, we added them to a second fermentation of water…