When it comes to starting a garden or planting in general, there are several zone maps that help determine which plants would thrive/survive in a specific location. You may have seen this number on plants you’ve purchased and never realized that plants are designated by a hardiness number that correlates to this zone. Hardiness of plants describes their ability to survive…
When most of us travel, we get a chance to experience the “macro-culture” of a specific place. The fun restaurants, architecture, great beer, and the things that make every destination unique. There too, exists a tiny universe of idiosyncratic “micro-culture” on the fruits, vegetables, and in the water produced in these locations. Some perfect examples are the sourdough bread from…
Most people think that sauerkraut originated in Germany. That’s actually not the case. It originated in China thousands of years ago, where it was called Suan Cai. People all over the world enjoy this crunchy and sour vegetable ferment. February 17th is World Cabbage Day, when the humble cabbage is celebrated in all its glory. Besides tasting great and being an…
How can we organically reuse our waste products? For us, fermentation is a way of life. We use it to sustain our business and now we are calling on it to transform our waste products into components that easily enter the soil food web and give back to the community and to our environment. Bokashi is a way of using…
With a plethora of delicious onions available at local farmers markets right now, we decided it was a great time to ferment some. Onions are members of the genus, Allium, in the lily family of flowering plants that also includes garlic, shallots, leeks, and chives. Besides tasting great and adding delicious flavor to your meals, onions are very beneficial for…
Do you C what I C? When autumn was on the horizon, we decided to do some foraging for wild rose hips. Knowing that rose hips have high concentrations of vitamin C, are rich in antioxidants, and contain anti-inflammatory compounds, we wanted to grab some to make tea and other delicious treats before cold season. The first go round we…