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.
Kombucha: A Fermented Miracle Drink or Just Delicious (Plus a Recipe)
In this article, you'll read what the science really says about the health effects of kombucha, and we'll end with a recipe to easily make kombucha yourself.
Easily make tempeh at home (+ step by step instructions)
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.
All you want to know about natto (including a recipe!)
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!
Top 5 most popular molds used for fermentation
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.
What’s the difference between tofu and tempeh?
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.