One of the oldest methods of food preservation in the world, fermented foods are the ultimate food for a clean diet! They’re simple to make, delicious, and packed with probiotics and other nutrients. Once you start, you’ll want to ferment everything you can! If you’re looking for something ultra-simple, try my favorite fermented cranberries, but if you want to dive right in, I’m obsessed with this fizzy water kefir.
Knowing how to make yogurt from raw milk is a skill every homesteader and raw dairy-lover should have! This simple method makes the best smooth, creamy, and rich yogurt using only two ingredients and no special tools. When I was growing up, my family never had a cow, but we usually found a way to…
Rich, creamy, and packed with nutrition, making goat yogurt is simple and easy! You don’t need any fancy equipment or special techniques to enjoy your own homemade goat milk yogurt. I’ve gotten really into making yogurt these days! From coconut yogurt to regular homemade yogurt, it seems like we always have a few jars in…
Rich, creamy, and tangy, coconut yogurt is the ultimate dairy-free yogurt! With only 2 ingredients, it’s simple to make, packed with probiotics, and has a delicious flavor you’ll love. We love yogurt in our home, and we can go through over a gallon a week! The kids and I love my simple homemade yogurt with…
If you want to make the most delicious sauerkraut ever, learning how to make sauerkraut in a crock is the ultimate skill to have! This simple method will give you the most flavorful, probiotic-packed sauerkraut you’ve ever had. Once you try it, there’s no going back! A few years ago my husband gave me a…
Simple and delicious, fermented garlic is the best, easy way to preserve fresh garlic. It’s packed with wonderful probiotics and makes a fantastic addition to so many recipes! I love buying groceries in bulk, but sometimes it can get a little out of hand! Recently I got a great deal on a 5 pound bag…
Subtly sweet, bubbly, and refreshing, water kefir is a delicious way to include probiotics in your diet. It’s incredibly simple to make, and you’ll love creating tons of fun, new flavors! Anytime I learn about a new fermented food or drink, I want to make it. Whether it’s fermented peppers, beet kvass, or sauerkraut in…
Rich, creamy, and delicious, you can’t beat homemade yogurt! Follow these simple steps to make homemade yogurt without a yogurt maker or any other specials tools (not even a thermometer). We eat lots of yogurt, and it’s one of my favorite things to make homemade. However, when I first started researching how to make it,…
Easy, delicious, and packed with probiotics, fermented peppers are a perfect condiment to complete a meal. With so many delicious ways to eat them, you’ll be fermenting peppers all summer! Every summer when all the fresh produce is in season, I’m always thinking of new fruits and vegetables I can ferment. Whether I’m making sauerkraut…
Full of deep flavor and amazing probiotics, beet kvass has been a traditional Russian and Ukrainian drink for over a thousand years. With only three ingredients, it’s easy to make and will quickly become a new staple in your home. Homemade fermented foods and drinks are some of my favorite things to make. Between yogurt,…
Bursting with sweet and tart cranberry flavor, fermented cranberries in honey make the perfect cranberry sauce! It only takes a few minutes to start fermenting delicious cranberry sauce that goes perfectly with any holiday meal. I’ve always loved cranberries. So much that I even buy them in 5 pound bags from Azure Standard all year…