One of the oldest food preparation techniques known to man is back. At a recent Science on Tap event at National Mechanics restaurant in Philadelphia, scientists and interested participants gathered ...

Discover how to make delicious fermented cherry tomatoes at home with this easy-to-follow guide. Learn about the benefits of ...

Fermented garlic and honey is one of the most well known herbal remedies! It has roots in traditional medicine as a wellness staple along with culinary practices that date back centuries. Fermentation ...

Inspired by his Southern childhood, Kevin West presents 220 sweet and savory recipes for jams, pickles, cocktails and more in Saving the Season (Knopf, 2013). From the novice to the professional, ...

Between fad diets, workout routines and an ever-growing list of supplements, Americans are looking for the best way to take control of their health. Registered Dietician Laura Buxenbaum, of the Dairy ...

Wild Fermentation (Chelsea Green Publishing, 2003) by Sandor Ellix Katz explores the variety of dishes that can be made via fermentation. This excerpt comes from chapter 9, “Fermented-Grain Porridges ...

PRESERVING THE HARVEST: A simple mixture of fresh vegetables, salt and time can yield delicious fermented results. The kitchen of Janelle Lucido-Conate’s West Asheville home is literally bubbling with ...

Sauerkraut is fermented cabbage, but no alcohol is produced. During this non-alcoholic type of fermentation, harmless bacteria soften and break down the cabbage, releasing acid in the process. This ...

While writing my book, Our Fermented Lives: A History of How Fermentation Has Shaped Cultures and Communities, I took a deep dive into my bookshelf, drawing inspiration and knowledge from the best of ...