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Hi, I’m Kelsey. Welcome to my wild and crazy fermented life! After my love affair with fermented foods and beverages began, I traveled to 35+ countries to learn everything I could about ancient fermentation practices and techniques. I'm here to share some of my favorite fermentation recipes with you.

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Tickets are officially LIVE! Benicia Fermentory presents our Summer Workshop Series — three hands-on fermentation classes in June held upstairs at Mare Island Brewing Co.’s First Street Taphouse in Benicia.

🄬 June 11 – Traditional German Sauerkraut
šŸ„‚ June 18 – Kombucha & Pineapple Tepache
šŸŒ¶ļø June 25 – Fermented Salsa & Moroccan Preserved Lemons

šŸ· Grab a drink, mingle at 6:30 PM. Class starts promptly at 7:00 PM

šŸ’» Tickets must be purchased in advance! Get yours now at: https://beniciafermentory.com/product-category/classes/

Let’s ferment together! 🧔
#BeniciaFermentory #FermentWithUs #Benicia #MareIslandTaphouse @mareislandbrewing_firststreet
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Tickets are officially LIVE! Benicia Fermentory presents our Summer Workshop Series — three hands-on fermentation classes in June held upstairs at Mare Island Brewing Co.’s First Street Taphouse in Benicia. 🄬 June 11 – Traditional German Sauerkraut šŸ„‚ June 18 – Kombucha & Pineapple Tepache šŸŒ¶ļø June 25 – Fermented Salsa & Moroccan Preserved Lemons šŸ· Grab a drink, mingle at 6:30 PM. Class starts promptly at 7:00 PM šŸ’» Tickets must be purchased in advance! Get yours now at: https://beniciafermentory.com/product-category/classes/ Let’s ferment together! 🧔 #BeniciaFermentory #FermentWithUs #Benicia #MareIslandTaphouse @mareislandbrewing_firststreet
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Here’s a peek at the kombucha SCOBY I’ve been growing—alive, thriving, and weirdly beautiful!

SCOBY stands for Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast. It’s the living organism that transforms sweet tea into tangy, probiotic-rich kombucha through fermentation.

As kombucha ferments, the SCOBY forms a rubbery, jelly-like ā€œpancakeā€ on top of the brew—getting thicker with each batch. The good bacteria and wild yeast work together to consume sugars and create a naturally fizzy, gut-friendly drink!

Want to learn more about home fermentation? Head to beniciafermentory.com or come to one of our workshops!

#kombucha #fermentation #scoby #guthealth #benicia #beniciafermentory
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Here’s a peek at the kombucha SCOBY I’ve been growing—alive, thriving, and weirdly beautiful! SCOBY stands for Symbiotic Culture Of Bacteria and Yeast. It’s the living organism that transforms sweet tea into tangy, probiotic-rich kombucha through fermentation. As kombucha ferments, the SCOBY forms a rubbery, jelly-like ā€œpancakeā€ on top of the brew—getting thicker with each batch. The good bacteria and wild yeast work together to consume sugars and create a naturally fizzy, gut-friendly drink! Want to learn more about home fermentation? Head to beniciafermentory.com or come to one of our workshops! #kombucha #fermentation #scoby #guthealth #benicia #beniciafermentory
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šŸ„’ Ever wondered how to make your own sauerkraut, pickles, or kimchi at home? Fermentation is one of the oldest (and tastiest) ways to preserve food—and it’s packed with probiotics that support gut health.

At Benicia Fermentory, we’ve gathered simple, global-inspired recipes to help you get started—no fancy equipment or experience needed.

Head to our website to explore our free recipe collection and start fermenting!
www.beniciafermentory.com

#benicia #fermentationforbeginners #fermentathome #guthealth #recipes #beniciafermentory #probiotics #fermentedfoods #pickles #lactofermentation
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šŸ„’ Ever wondered how to make your own sauerkraut, pickles, or kimchi at home? Fermentation is one of the oldest (and tastiest) ways to preserve food—and it’s packed with probiotics that support gut health. At Benicia Fermentory, we’ve gathered simple, global-inspired recipes to help you get started—no fancy equipment or experience needed. Head to our website to explore our free recipe collection and start fermenting! www.beniciafermentory.com #benicia #fermentationforbeginners #fermentathome #guthealth #recipes #beniciafermentory #probiotics #fermentedfoods #pickles #lactofermentation
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šŸ“£ Ferment Friday Is Here! This week at Benicia Fermentory, we’re diving into How to Make Moroccan Salt-Preserved Lemons at Home! šŸ‹šŸ§‚ These vibrant, umami-packed lemons add a bold citrus punch to roasted meats, salads, sauces, and more—and they’re super easy to make!

Here’s How:
1ļøāƒ£ Quarter the Lemons – Slice each lemon from the top, leaving about ½ inch at the bottom intact.
2ļøāƒ£ Pack with Salt – Generously stuff salt between the lemon quarters and around the outsides.
3ļøāƒ£ Pack into a Jar – Press the lemons into a clean jar, adding more salt and lemon juice as needed to fully submerge them.
4ļøāƒ£ Ferment & Wait – Seal the jar and let it sit at room temperature for 3-4 weeks. Shake the jar occasionally to distribute the salt and juices.

šŸ‘‰ Want the full details?
Check out the complete recipe here:
šŸ”— beniciafermentory.com/how-to-make-moroccan-salt-preserved-lemons

Why You’ll Love Them:
✨ Bright, tangy flavor that transforms everyday dishes
✨ Probiotic-rich and gut-friendly goodness
✨ Easy to make and lasts for months!

Try making a batch this week and let me know how they turn out! 

#FermentFridays #BeniciaFermentory #PreservedLemons #FermentationFun #DIYFerments #ProbioticPower #FarmToJar #GutHealth #Benicia #Fermentation #FermentedFoods
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šŸ“£ Ferment Friday Is Here! This week at Benicia Fermentory, we’re diving into How to Make Moroccan Salt-Preserved Lemons at Home! šŸ‹šŸ§‚ These vibrant, umami-packed lemons add a bold citrus punch to roasted meats, salads, sauces, and more—and they’re super easy to make! Here’s How: 1ļøāƒ£ Quarter the Lemons – Slice each lemon from the top, leaving about ½ inch at the bottom intact. 2ļøāƒ£ Pack with Salt – Generously stuff salt between the lemon quarters and around the outsides. 3ļøāƒ£ Pack into a Jar – Press the lemons into a clean jar, adding more salt and lemon juice as needed to fully submerge them. 4ļøāƒ£ Ferment & Wait – Seal the jar and let it sit at room temperature for 3-4 weeks. Shake the jar occasionally to distribute the salt and juices. šŸ‘‰ Want the full details? Check out the complete recipe here: šŸ”— beniciafermentory.com/how-to-make-moroccan-salt-preserved-lemons Why You’ll Love Them: ✨ Bright, tangy flavor that transforms everyday dishes ✨ Probiotic-rich and gut-friendly goodness ✨ Easy to make and lasts for months! Try making a batch this week and let me know how they turn out! #FermentFridays #BeniciaFermentory #PreservedLemons #FermentationFun #DIYFerments #ProbioticPower #FarmToJar #GutHealth #Benicia #Fermentation #FermentedFoods
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🦠 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 their harvests and to save any excess produce for the long winter months. For thousands of years, humans regularly consumed fermented foods. They evolved alongside and adapted to these beneficial bacterias. 

Today, there is a renewed interest in the science behind fermentation, specifically as it relates to potential health benefits to the human body (disease prevention, immunity support, gut health improvement and mood regulation – to name a few).

How exactly do you ferment food? Well, there are several ways that you can ferment fresh produce: Lacto-fermentation, wild heirloom fermentation, alcohol fermentation, acetic-acid fermentation, mold fermentation, and more! 

Sound interesting? Head to Benicia Fermentory to learn all about it!

https://beniciafermentory.com/how-does-fermentation-really-work/

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🦠 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.Ā  Before the invention of the modern refrigerator, people fermented their foods to preserve their harvests and to save any excess produce for the long winter months. For thousands of years, humans regularly consumed fermented foods. They evolved alongside and adapted to these beneficial bacterias. Today, there is a renewed interest in the science behind fermentation, specifically as it relates to potential health benefits to the human body (disease prevention, immunity support, gut health improvement and mood regulation – to name a few). How exactly do you ferment food? Well, there are several ways that you can ferment fresh produce: Lacto-fermentation, wild heirloom fermentation, alcohol fermentation, acetic-acid fermentation, mold fermentation, and more! Sound interesting? Head to Benicia Fermentory to learn all about it! https://beniciafermentory.com/how-does-fermentation-really-work/ #BeniciaFermentory #BeniciaĀ #fermentationĀ #fermentedfoodsĀ #guthealthĀ #probioticsĀ #healthygutĀ #fermenteddrinksĀ #kombuchaĀ #sourdoughĀ #homemadeĀ #healthyfood.Ā #fermentĀ #fermentationnationĀ #fermentationjourneyĀ #fermentistaĀ #wildfermentationĀ #ancestralfoodsĀ #realfoodmovementĀ #fermentationloveĀ #culturedfoodsĀ #homesteadlife
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🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨 We’re taking fermentation LIVE this summer! šŸŽ‰

Starting in June, Benicia Fermentory will be teaching in-person fermentation classes at the Benicia Senior Center! šŸ”šŸ¶

In our very first class, you’ll get hands-on and make fermented pickles—crisp, probiotic-packed, and full of flavor. Plus, you’ll make traditional sauerkraut AND take home the tools needed to ferment just about any vegetable!šŸ„’āœØ

More details coming soon, so stay tuned! Who’s ready to ferment with us? Drop a šŸ‘ in the comments if you’re excited!

#FermentationClasses #BigNews #FermentWithUs #BeniciaFermentory #LactoFermentation #ProbioticFoods #GutHealth #Benicia #ferments #fermentedfood
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🚨 BIG NEWS! 🚨 We’re taking fermentation LIVE this summer! šŸŽ‰ Starting in June, Benicia Fermentory will be teaching in-person fermentation classes at the Benicia Senior Center! šŸ”šŸ¶ In our very first class, you’ll get hands-on and make fermented pickles—crisp, probiotic-packed, and full of flavor. Plus, you’ll make traditional sauerkraut AND take home the tools needed to ferment just about any vegetable!šŸ„’āœØ More details coming soon, so stay tuned! Who’s ready to ferment with us? Drop a šŸ‘ in the comments if you’re excited! #FermentationClasses #BigNews #FermentWithUs #BeniciaFermentory #LactoFermentation #ProbioticFoods #GutHealth #Benicia #ferments #fermentedfood
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šŸ„’ PICKLED vs. FERMENTED: What’s the Difference? šŸ¤” Not all pickles are created equal! The way they’re made changes everything—from taste to health benefits. So, let’s break it down:

āœ… Fermented Pickles → Cucumbers + Salt + Time: 
* Preserved through lacto-fermentation, where natural bacteria transform the cucumbers into probiotic powerhouses.
* The tangy flavor comes from lactic acid, not vinegar.
* Loaded with gut-friendly probiotics that support digestion, immunity, and overall health.

āŒ Pickled Pickles → Cucumbers + Vinegar: 
* Soaked in vinegar, which gives them acidity right away but kills off bacteria (good & bad).
* Still delicious, but no live probiotics—just a tasty snack!

This week for #FermentFriday, I made fermented pickles two ways:
šŸ„’ Traditional Dill Pickles – Classic, crisp, and full of shallot & dill flavor. ā€ØšŸŒ¶ Kimchi-Inspired Spicy Pickles – These babies are infused with gochujang from @queens__universe for a fiery, umami-packed kick.

Now, these jars will sit on my counter for 14 days, letting nature do its thing. Can’t wait to taste the results!

šŸ’¬ Which team are you on—fermented or pickled? Drop a šŸ„’ in the comments if you’re here for that probiotic goodness!

#FermentFriday #Fermentation #LactoFermentation #Pickles #ProbioticFoods #GutHealth #HomemadeFerments #BeniciaFermentory
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šŸ„’ PICKLED vs. FERMENTED: What’s the Difference? šŸ¤” Not all pickles are created equal! The way they’re made changes everything—from taste to health benefits. So, let’s break it down:

āœ… Fermented Pickles → Cucumbers + Salt + Time: 
* Preserved through lacto-fermentation, where natural bacteria transform the cucumbers into probiotic powerhouses.
* The tangy flavor comes from lactic acid, not vinegar.
* Loaded with gut-friendly probiotics that support digestion, immunity, and overall health.

āŒ Pickled Pickles → Cucumbers + Vinegar: 
* Soaked in vinegar, which gives them acidity right away but kills off bacteria (good & bad).
* Still delicious, but no live probiotics—just a tasty snack!

This week for #FermentFriday, I made fermented pickles two ways:
šŸ„’ Traditional Dill Pickles – Classic, crisp, and full of shallot & dill flavor. ā€ØšŸŒ¶ Kimchi-Inspired Spicy Pickles – These babies are infused with gochujang from @queens__universe for a fiery, umami-packed kick.

Now, these jars will sit on my counter for 14 days, letting nature do its thing. Can’t wait to taste the results!

šŸ’¬ Which team are you on—fermented or pickled? Drop a šŸ„’ in the comments if you’re here for that probiotic goodness!

#FermentFriday #Fermentation #LactoFermentation #Pickles #ProbioticFoods #GutHealth #HomemadeFerments #BeniciaFermentory
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šŸ„’ PICKLED vs. FERMENTED: What’s the Difference? šŸ¤” Not all pickles are created equal! The way they’re made changes everything—from taste to health benefits. So, let’s break it down:

āœ… Fermented Pickles → Cucumbers + Salt + Time: 
* Preserved through lacto-fermentation, where natural bacteria transform the cucumbers into probiotic powerhouses.
* The tangy flavor comes from lactic acid, not vinegar.
* Loaded with gut-friendly probiotics that support digestion, immunity, and overall health.

āŒ Pickled Pickles → Cucumbers + Vinegar: 
* Soaked in vinegar, which gives them acidity right away but kills off bacteria (good & bad).
* Still delicious, but no live probiotics—just a tasty snack!

This week for #FermentFriday, I made fermented pickles two ways:
šŸ„’ Traditional Dill Pickles – Classic, crisp, and full of shallot & dill flavor. ā€ØšŸŒ¶ Kimchi-Inspired Spicy Pickles – These babies are infused with gochujang from @queens__universe for a fiery, umami-packed kick.

Now, these jars will sit on my counter for 14 days, letting nature do its thing. Can’t wait to taste the results!

šŸ’¬ Which team are you on—fermented or pickled? Drop a šŸ„’ in the comments if you’re here for that probiotic goodness!

#FermentFriday #Fermentation #LactoFermentation #Pickles #ProbioticFoods #GutHealth #HomemadeFerments #BeniciaFermentory
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šŸ„’ PICKLED vs. FERMENTED: What’s the Difference? šŸ¤” Not all pickles are created equal! The way they’re made changes everything—from taste to health benefits. So, let’s break it down: āœ… Fermented Pickles → Cucumbers + Salt + Time: * Preserved through lacto-fermentation, where natural bacteria transform the cucumbers into probiotic powerhouses. * The tangy flavor comes from lactic acid, not vinegar. * Loaded with gut-friendly probiotics that support digestion, immunity, and overall health. āŒ Pickled Pickles → Cucumbers + Vinegar: * Soaked in vinegar, which gives them acidity right away but kills off bacteria (good & bad). * Still delicious, but no live probiotics—just a tasty snack! This week for #FermentFriday, I made fermented pickles two ways: šŸ„’ Traditional Dill Pickles – Classic, crisp, and full of shallot & dill flavor. ā€ØšŸŒ¶ Kimchi-Inspired Spicy Pickles – These babies are infused with gochujang from @queens__universe for a fiery, umami-packed kick. Now, these jars will sit on my counter for 14 days, letting nature do its thing. Can’t wait to taste the results! šŸ’¬ Which team are you on—fermented or pickled? Drop a šŸ„’ in the comments if you’re here for that probiotic goodness! #FermentFriday #Fermentation #LactoFermentation #Pickles #ProbioticFoods #GutHealth #HomemadeFerments #BeniciaFermentory #benicia
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šŸ¹ Happy World Kombucha Day! Let’s raise a glass to the fizzy, probiotic-packed, and antioxidant-rich drink that has been loved for centuries! Kombucha is more than just a tasty, refreshing beverage—it’s a powerhouse for gut health, supporting digestion, boosting immunity, and giving you that extra energy kick without the sugar crash.

The best part? You don’t have to spend $4–$5 a bottle at the store when you can make it fresh at home for pennies per serving! With just tea, sugar, water, and a SCOBY, you can start your own continuous brew and experiment with endless flavor combinations.

Want to learn how? Benicia Fermentory has step-by-step recipes to help you brew your own kombucha from scratch, flavor it like a pro, and save money while enjoying the freshest booch possible!

šŸ”— beniciafermentory.com

What’s your go-to kombucha flavor? Let’s celebrate the art of fermentation together—drop your favorites in the comments! šŸ‘‡

#WorldKombuchaDay #DIYKombucha #FermentYourOwn #BeniciaFermentory #ProbioticPower #GutHealth #BrewYourOwn #Benicia #kombucha
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šŸ¹ Happy World Kombucha Day! Let’s raise a glass to the fizzy, probiotic-packed, and antioxidant-rich drink that has been loved for centuries! Kombucha is more than just a tasty, refreshing beverage—it’s a powerhouse for gut health, supporting digestion, boosting immunity, and giving you that extra energy kick without the sugar crash. The best part? You don’t have to spend $4–$5 a bottle at the store when you can make it fresh at home for pennies per serving! With just tea, sugar, water, and a SCOBY, you can start your own continuous brew and experiment with endless flavor combinations. Want to learn how? Benicia Fermentory has step-by-step recipes to help you brew your own kombucha from scratch, flavor it like a pro, and save money while enjoying the freshest booch possible! šŸ”— beniciafermentory.com What’s your go-to kombucha flavor? Let’s celebrate the art of fermentation together—drop your favorites in the comments! šŸ‘‡ #WorldKombuchaDay #DIYKombucha #FermentYourOwn #BeniciaFermentory #ProbioticPower #GutHealth #BrewYourOwn #Benicia #kombucha
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šŸš€ BIG NEWS, ferment friends! We’ve launched our very own Patreon—aka The Fermentation Station—a private space for us to connect, learn, and ferment together! šŸŒæšŸ’›

šŸ¶ What’s inside The Fermentation Station?

šŸ”ø Exclusive fermentation recipes & experiments
šŸ”ø Behind-the-scenes from my forthcoming book Grow Ferment Thrive šŸ“–
šŸ”ø One-on-one Fermentation Hotline for troubleshooting šŸ› ļø
šŸ”ø Monthly Q&A sessions to answer all your fermentation questions
šŸ”ø Videos of live ferments so you can see the process in action
šŸ”ø A private, supportive community of fellow fermenters
šŸ”ø Community voting on what we ferment next!

This isn’t just a page—it’s a fermenting family where we share wins, troubleshoot together, and explore wild new flavors! Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned fermenter, there’s a place for you at The Fermentation Station.

šŸ¶ Join the fermenting fun now: patreon.com/BeniciaFermentory

#FermentationStation #GrowFermentThrive #FermentFridays #Patreon #BeniciaFermentory #WildFermentation #ProbioticPower #Benicia #Fermentation
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šŸš€ BIG NEWS, ferment friends! We’ve launched our very own Patreon—aka The Fermentation Station—a private space for us to connect, learn, and ferment together! šŸŒæšŸ’› šŸ¶ What’s inside The Fermentation Station? šŸ”ø Exclusive fermentation recipes & experiments šŸ”ø Behind-the-scenes from my forthcoming book Grow Ferment Thrive šŸ“– šŸ”ø One-on-one Fermentation Hotline for troubleshooting šŸ› ļø šŸ”ø Monthly Q&A sessions to answer all your fermentation questions šŸ”ø Videos of live ferments so you can see the process in action šŸ”ø A private, supportive community of fellow fermenters šŸ”ø Community voting on what we ferment next! This isn’t just a page—it’s a fermenting family where we share wins, troubleshoot together, and explore wild new flavors! Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned fermenter, there’s a place for you at The Fermentation Station. šŸ¶ Join the fermenting fun now: patreon.com/BeniciaFermentory #FermentationStation #GrowFermentThrive #FermentFridays #Patreon #BeniciaFermentory #WildFermentation #ProbioticPower #Benicia #Fermentation
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