Author: Danny

Drinks

Peach Ginger Soda (Ginger Bug Recipe)

 

 Here in Georgia we’re lucky to be able to grow some of the world’s greatest peaches. And even though we’re the “Peach State,” our neighbors like Tennessee and North Carolina also grow amazing peaches. This time of year, I love making different dishes with these local and regional fruits. I […]

Drinks

Kiwi Collins

 

 After I made my kiwi simple syrup recipe, the fun began of trying it on whatever I could. One fav was a cocktail I dubbed the “Kiwi Collins.” I love strong sour and lemony flavor so it’s no wonder a favorite drink of mine is a Tom Collins. (Although I […]

Simple Syrups

Kiwi Simple Syrup

 

 Can this be my shortest post ever? You need to know what’s in it, how to make it, and some ideas of what it’s good for (besides maybe just spooning it into your mouth at 2 am). Here we go: It’s delicious drizzled on fruit salad, ice cream & frozen […]

Condiments, Other Recipes

Tomatillo Salsa Verde

 

 This isn’t a ferment recipe per se, although you can absolutely ferment it sitting in a sealed container on the shelf for a day or two or more for some added effervescence and depth of flavor. If you choose the fermented route, I’d suggest adding an additional 1/2 to 1 […]

Drinks

Tepache Mojito

 

 In case you didn’t know, I already have a “ginger-bug” mojito mixer recipe on this site. The original idea was to combine the wort (the sweetened liquid) with a ginger bug starter culture to produce a lime-mint soda which could also double as a mojito mixer. It’s really delicious on […]

Sauerkraut

Dilly Kraut

 

 Dill was prized all over the ancient Near East and Mediterranean regions for its medicinal uses and positive impact on health. It also symbolized good luck. Dill is one of those herbs that just seems to work so well in all kinds of fermented and cured foods, from pickles, to […]

Cucumber Pickles

Scarborough Fair Pickles

 

 “Are you going to Scarborough Fair?” That ballad’s beautiful refrain “Parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme” is often playing in my head when I’m out in my herb garden this time of year. (I probably watched the Graduate too many times in high school.) And so I’ve had this thought for […]