Meet Tempeh. Healthy, notoriously nutritious, easy to prepare and downright pretty. But how do you make tempeh at home? And how do you prepare it? Questions, questions! Read on to learn all about it.
Nattō is a Japanese food made of fermented soybeans. For the preparation we use the bacterium Bacillus subtilis var. natto. Natto can also be made with beans or grains other than soybeans, such as barley. Learn how to make it yourself!
Kombucha is a delicious and refreshing fermented drink perfect for every occasion. You can enjoy it to beat the summer heat or drink it during winter with your dinner. Most people restrict limit kombucha to drinking purposes only, but there is so much more than just flavour. If you are interested in finding a few other kombucha applications, keep reading to find out! Image by Freepik What is kombucha? Kombucha is a mildly caffeinated and acidic tea. It is very [...]
In this guide, we'll explore the key molds used in fermentation, their benefits, and how to choose the right, food-grade strains for your projects. Understanding the difference between these domesticated workhorses and wild contaminants is the first step to becoming a master of mold-based fermentation.
Mustard is a very old cultivated plant and is even mentioned in the Bible. The Romans brought it to our regions, after which it became a popular herb in monastery gardens. Dijon mustard, the most famous and refined, is prepared from capers and anchovies with tarragon vinegar. In 1382, Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, donated its coat of arms to this city as a thank-you for its fine product. Absolutely hilarious fun facts, but what is so special about [...]
A vegan diet is something that is often considered these days. But still, the fact that no cheese can be eaten makes you feel like something is missing. online workshop vegan cheese Just no animal milk? Fortunately, vegan cheese is gaining popularity. As with other vegan dishes, we would simply replace cow’s milk with vegetable milk, but making vegan cheese is a different story. But what exactly goes into such a vegan cheese? Cashews, a source of lactic acid and [...]
Vegan, versatile, and made from soybeans. Tofu and tempeh are a lot alike, yet there are also quite a few differences. Let’s see what exactly the differences are.
Everybody loves a good fermented hot sauce! The question is, do you prefer a mild, medium, or hot sauce? But how to make the best fermented hot sauce? Read on for a recipe and information on how to use a starter culture. Chilies are vegetables Chilipeppers are vegetables, just like cabbages or carrots. (Botanically they are actually fruit, but let’s not get into that). So, if we want to ferment chilipeppers, we are dealing with lactic acid fermentation or ‘lacto fermentation’. [...]
We all love a fizzy soda, especially when it's a natural, healthy soda like kombucha. So you buy a quality SCOBY (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast), watch some Youtube instruction videos, and off you go! But then your SCOBY starts acting weird, turning into strange colors, floating in mysterious ways- what causes this disobedient behavior? We have some troubleshooting tips for you here! Some tips to start with kombucha brewing Kombucha requires a warm area, 20-30ºC, to culture properly. [...]
Kefir is a delicious, nutrient-rich cultured milk drink that dates back many centuries to the shepherds of the Caucasus Mountains who carried milk stored in leather pouches where it would ferment into a slightly fizzy drink. It supports your immunity, metabolism, energy levels, gut health and also helps to maintain healthy teeth and bones. How to reactivate your milk kefir grains Milk kefir grains, once activated, should look like little cauliflowers. They also generally multiply very quickly (although this is [...]