Have you ever made kimchi? I never thought I liked it until I tasted my sister in law's homemade which was not real spicy. So I finally decided in March of 2020 to make some. I had my sister in law's recipe, but didn't have everything on it. And I then I looked at a recipe in … [Read more...]
The Role of Fermented Foods in Gut Health
Fermentation is a traditional way to preserve foods and dates back thousands of years, with most countries of the world having traditional foods that they ferment. The purpose of eating fermented foods is to restore your gut bacteria to a good balance so that your digestion improves, which means you are … [Read more...]
Book Review-Traditionally Fermented Foods
Most of us who have a health consciousness realize that we need more fermented foods in our lives. Sometimes there is a disconnect between our knowledge and practice though. This is certainly true in my life, but I continue to strive to increase the fermented foods in the diet of my family. The book … [Read more...]
Fermented Foods at Every Meal Book Review
I received a copy of Without Grain by Hayley Barisa Ryczek in exchange for my honest review. I think by now most of my readers understand the important of probiotics in our diets and how helpful fermented foods are to get them into our bodies regularly. But sometimes it is hard to really be regular with … [Read more...]