How to make kombucha at home: the complete guide
Kombucha is a tangy, slightly fizzy drink made from fermented tea. Learn how to brew it at home step by step, with a SCOBY, without one, and with your own flavour combinations like ginger kombucha
Fermented food: is it healthy? The honest story
Is fermented food healthy? We look at what science actually says: what is proven, what is likely, and what is still uncertain. Plus tips for getting started yourself.
Which coagulant should you use to make tofu at home? The three main options compared
Which tofu coagulant is best? We compare calcium sulfate, nigari and GDL: dosages, texture, flavour and when to use each one.
How to make cheese (including a recipe)
How do you make cheese? In this blog post we will teach you the basics of cheese making, including a recipe for your first Gouda style cheese!
How to make your own real fermented pickles
Learn how to make your own crunchy fermented pickles. Easy recipe with tips, variations, and answers to common questions.
How to Ferment Vegetables: A Beginner’s Step-by-Step Guide
Learn the simple art of vegetable fermentation. This guide covers the science, the right salt ratio, and includes an easy sauerkraut recipe to start your first successful ferment today.
How to make -actually fermented- vegan cheese at home
Remember those sad, rubbery blocks that passed for vegan cheese a decade ago? Thank goodness those days are behind us. Thanks to dedicated pioneers and fermentation enthusiasts, we can now create vegan cheeses at home that actually compete with their dairy counterparts in both taste and texture. In this blog we'll teach you how to.
Is kefir healthy? Separating fact from fiction
You’ve heard about kefir of course. This tangy, fermented milk drink has been around for thousands of years, but it's recently been making waves in the health food world. But is kefir really as healthy as some claim? Let's dive in and separate the facts from fiction.
Is kombucha safe to drink? A comprehensive guide
Given the fact that it’s a drink filled with millions of live microbes, and it’s rather unpleasant appearance, some wonder if kombucha isn’t dangerous. In this post, we'll look at the facts and clear up some myths about the potential dangers of this trendy drink.
Making your own Dutch Rookworst
In Dutch cuisine, there is one type of sausage that everyone knows: the typical Dutch ‘Rookworst’, which literally translate to ‘smoked sausage’. But what really makes a smoked sausage a true ‘Rookworst’, and how can you make it yourself?