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…
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…