This is the first time talking about the gastritis diet (and my own erosive gastritis diagnosis) on this blog so I’ve given a little overview here; feel free to scroll straight down to the recipe as desired. Gastritis – the inflammation and potential erosion of the stomach lining and an […]
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The Bubbly Greyhound (Sparkling Vodka Grapefruit Cocktail)
Are you ready for the most refreshing, memorable cocktail of the summer? I recently made a super fizzy grapefruit-basil soda with my water kefir grains which I loved, and a grapefruit simple syrup. These were done with pink grapefruits, which added a nice color, but any grapefruit will do. These […]
Pho Kraut
Did you know that “pho” is pronounced “fuh”? So when I tell people, “You need to get the pho kraut!,” it can sound a little threatening. But I really just mean, you need to eat this! It’s almost as delicious as pho soup. And if you don’t know what that […]
“Phomato” (Pho Spiced Fermented Tomato)
I love Vietnamese pho soup. And if you’ve ever had it, you probably do too. There is a section of Atlanta (my hometown), which is lined with Vietnamese restaurants. I used to work in that area and when I discovered pho (and Vietnamese cuisine in general), I think there were […]
Lacto-fermented Fresh Herbs
I was recently asked whether it was possible to ferment fresh herbs and the answer is a resounding yes. The following is just a general guide of how to ferment herbs. This could be one herb or a variety. If you want a specific recipe, this is my fermented chimichurri. […]