Although the idea of pickled oysters might at first sound odd or unappealing, think about it. Seafood flavored and treated with acids is a common practice all over the world and is widely agreed to improve the flavor. Think about how you might add a squeeze of lemon to your […]
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Fermented Horseradish (and traditional vinegared option)
Passover is just around the corner. Well, six weeks might not be just around the corner to some, but in the fermenting world that’s no time. For maror, horseradish, I recommend at least several weeks to a month ferment time, and starting now like I’ve done is all the better. […]
Everything Bagel Pickles
My mom had bought me some Trader Joe’s “Everything But the Bagel Sesame Seasoning” because she knows how much I love “everything” bagels, which I’m assuming you know but in case you don’t is like a magical all-in-one bagel usually with the toppings poppy, sesame, coarse salt, dehydrated onion, and […]
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. […]