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Cheat Sheet / Updated 04-05-2022
Fermenting foods requires a little bit of planning, research, and preparation before you can begin. Understanding the terms used in fermenting recipes is vitally important. And once you're ready to start fermenting your own food, you must make sure that your tools and equipment are completely clean.Glossary of fermenting termsFermenting foods and beverages requires a little bit of know-how.
Fermenting For Dummies
Fermenting For Dummies (9781119594208) was previously published as Fermenting For Dummies (9781118615683). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.Want to ferment at home? Easy.Fermentation is what makes foods like beer, pickles, and sauerkraut delicious—and nutritious.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Berry-Berry Vinegar captures the essence of summer, and is a welcome Christmas gift for family and friends. This colorful berry vinegar is great in salad dressings; it’s particularly delightful on a spinach salad. Or add a little oil and try marinating poultry in it before grilling or broiling. Label your vinegar and include suggestions for use, and voila!
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Fermenting foods and beverages requires a little bit of know-how. It's definitely more complicated than grilling a chicken or baking a cake. But if you take the time to familiarize yourself with some of the processes and ingredients, you'll have a much easier time creating delicious fermented items. The following glossary should help: amasake: A sweet fermented rice drink that has traditional roots in Japan.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
When fermenting, having a clean work space and tools ensures that your good bacteria outnumber the bad. Cleaning your work area and equipment is essential to for creating a delicious final product. Here are some general steps you should follow when preparing to ferment food: Wash all containers, utensils, and weights that you’re going to use in a dishwasher or by hand with hot, soapy water just before use.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
There are so many reasons of why you should consider fermenting your foods. Not only can you improve your health and change your entire experience with foods and flavors, but you also get to play with new kitchen gadgets! The following list gives you good reasons to get started with some fermenting recipes today.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
The practice of fermenting helps you get the most out of your food in terms of nutrients and flavor. Before you start your next fermenting project, be sure you know where your food is coming from and how it was raised. Food is our main source of fuel, yet few of us have ever seen it through its entire life cycle.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Many fermenting recipes involve seeds and nuts. But most people don't realize that they're a healthy source of protein. That's right: Protein doesn't have to come from meat. Nut and seeds are a great protein-packed meat alternative. And in addition to protein, they provide healthy fats, which provide your body with the good cholesterol you need.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Kombucha has become a popular fermented beverage you can find in health food stores, yoga studios, and craft breweries. It is said to have many detoxifying qualities, and in small doses, this elixir is full of gut-healing benefits. It aids in digestion, increases your energy, and promotes the growth of healthy gut flora.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Have you ever picked and tasted fruit fresh from the tree? Or picked spinach straight from the soil? It sure is different from the experience of buying it in the grocery store. And when you know where your food comes from and how it was grown, you can be more confident in its quality. If you're going to the trouble of fermenting foods, you want to start with quality ingredients.