If you're a fan of cabbage but not its after-effects on your gut, you're not alone. While packed with vitamins and other vital nutrients, this versatile vegetable has a notorious reputation for ...

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Fermentation is one of the oldest and healthiest ways to preserve food. Not only does it enhance flavor, but it also introduces beneficial probiotics that support digestion, boost immunity, and ...

Kimchi represents fermented food culture at its simplest and most effective. Twenty-four hours of preparation transform ...

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 ...

Fermentation has become a fun and healthy hobby for me. To start your own fermentation kitchen, there are five basic items you need. I ordered all of mine from Amazon for less than $50. 1. Wide mouth ...

I love fermented foods. I love that you can leave something out on the counter, in the refrigerator — forget about it, even — and it just gets better. But why do some foods improve with age, while ...

An age-old technique transforms vegetables and spices into a popular condiment with a zesty, funky taste. The key? Nurturing the right community... How hardworking microbes ferment cabbage into kimchi ...