beniciafermentory, Author at Benicia Fermentory

How to Make Soap with Goat Milk and Honey at Home

November 23, 2022 0 comments

Goat milk soap is a gentle cleanser rich in fatty acids that can help support a healthy skin barrier to keep skin nourished and moisturized. With a bit of imagination and creativity, you can make eye-catching and great smelling soaps at home.

Fermented Food Recipes

How to Make Fermented Cherry Tomatoes at Home

November 23, 2022 0 comments

Bursting (literally) with flavors, this recipe is great for preserving any extra cherry tomatoes you have left over from harvest.

Fermented Food Recipes

How to Make Fermented Mustard at Home

November 23, 2022 1 comment

Why ferment mustard? Because it is absolutely delicious, and takes your sandwiches and charcuterie boards to the next level. Plus, the apple cider vinegar in this recipe adds a healthy dose of probiotics and gut friendly bacteria. So, really the question should be, why not ferment mustard?

Vinegars and Shrub Recipes

How to Make Fire Cider at Home

November 23, 2022 2 comments

Can you take the heat? This spicy elixir is thought to aid in preventing and alleviating cold and flu symptoms. Strong spices will clear your sinuses, apple cider vinegar will soothe an uneasy tummy and the turmeric will ease achy joints and pains. Take 1oz of fire cider a day […]

Fermented Drink Recipes

How to Make Single Batch Kombucha at Home

November 23, 2022 0 comments

Kombucha is delicious and gut friendly. But, boy is it expensive! The average bottle of kombucha can run you $3-$5 for a 16 oz. bottle. Sometimes more! But, after you start brewing your own kombucha at home, you’ll never buy kombucha in store again. Cheers to that!

Fermented Food Recipes

How to Make a Fermented Foods Sandwich at Home

November 16, 2022 0 comments

So you’ve made a bunch of fermented foods now, but don’t know how to eat them? Throw them in a sandwich! It’s delicious, and your gut will thank you. This particular recipe utilizes four different fermented foods including 1) fermented mustard 2) fermented quick pickled red onions 3) fermented quick […]

Fermented Drink Recipes

How to Make Water Kefir at Home

November 2, 2022 0 comments

Did it come from Russia? Did it come from Mexico and the prickly pear cactus? While there are many origin stories about water kefir, one thing is clear: water kefir grains are symbiotic cultures of bacteria and yeast (also known as SCOBY). In order to ferment water kefir at home, […]

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Top 6 Fermentation Tools and Gadgets for the Home Enthusiast

February 3, 2022 0 comments

You really don’t need much more than fresh vegetables, salt, water and a mason jar for most home fermentations. But, who doesn’t love to get a little fancy with it? I’ve sourced some of my all time favorite and go-to fermentation kitchen tools and gadgets for your convenience. Don’t forget […]

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Top 3 Favorite Books on Fermentation

February 2, 2022 0 comments

There is a lot of great material out there about fermented foods and drinks. Here are my top three must-have fermentation books to get you going:

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What is Fermentation and How Does the Fermentation Process Really Work?

February 1, 2022 0 comments

Fermentation is an ancient method of food preservation that utilizes beneficial bacteria and yeast to transform fresh produce into long lasting, probiotic-rich fermented foods and drinks that not only taste great, but also reduce overall food waste. Before the invention of the modern refrigerator, people fermented their foods to preserve […]