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Well, hello!

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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I finally turned the fermentation recipes I teach in real life into simple PDF guides you can use at home.

Sauerkraut. Pickles. Kombucha. Tepache. Ginger bug.

Each guide uses small-batch, mason-jar methods with clear ratios (I teach by weight, not guesswork).

✔ Beginner-friendly ✔ Instant downloads ✔ $5 each

Available now on my website and on Etsy — whichever you prefer.

#guthealth #foodasmedicine #diyfermentation #homefermentation #preserveyourharvest #slowfood #traditionalfoods #fromscratch #kitchenwisdom #functionalfoods #foodeducation #learnbydoing #digitaldownload #pdfguide #recipeguide #smallbusinessowner #womanownedbusiness #creativeentrepreneur #benicia #beniciafermentory #fermentation #fermentedfoods #fermentedrecipes #probioticfoods

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I finally turned the fermentation recipes I teach in real life into simple PDF guides you can use at home. Sauerkraut. Pickles. Kombucha. Tepache. Ginger bug. Each guide uses small-batch, mason-jar methods with clear ratios (I teach by weight, not guesswork). ✔ Beginner-friendly ✔ Instant downloads ✔ $5 each Available now on my website and on Etsy — whichever you prefer. #guthealth #foodasmedicine #diyfermentation #homefermentation #preserveyourharvest #slowfood #traditionalfoods #fromscratch #kitchenwisdom #functionalfoods #foodeducation #learnbydoing #digitaldownload #pdfguide #recipeguide #smallbusinessowner #womanownedbusiness #creativeentrepreneur #benicia #beniciafermentory #fermentation #fermentedfoods #fermentedrecipes #probioticfoods

2 months ago

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It’s here! Our first-ever recorded fermentation class is LIVE. Couldn’t make it to a Benicia Fermentory workshop? Now you don’t have to!

You can stream our Apple Cider Vinegar class anytime, anywhere — and learn how to turn apples, sugar, and time into something wild, raw, and alive.

This is the real deal — filmed during a live workshop full of laughter, questions, and “wait… is it supposed to do that?” moments. 
You’ll get: 🎥 the full recorded class 📘 a downloadable recipe + fermentation guide ⏳ lifetime access to rewatch, pause, and ferment at your own pace

It’s just $29, and it’s the first step in bringing our little Benicia fermentation scene to kitchens everywhere.

🎬 Filmed at @mareislandbrewingco  📸 Photography by @sorgansf  🗞 Featured in @pressdemo + @vallejotimesherald

👉 Tap the link in bio or visit beniciafermentory.com/pre-recorded-video-library/ to start fermenting with us from the comforts of your own home.

Grow. Ferment. Thrive.

#BeniciaFermentory #GrowFermentThrive #FermentationClass #AppleCiderVinegar #FermentAtHome #DIYFermentation #ProbioticFoods #GutHealth #Benicia #NorthBayEats #CommunityFermentation #SupportLocal #culturedfoods #fermentathome #wildfermentation

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It’s here! Our first-ever recorded fermentation class is LIVE. Couldn’t make it to a Benicia Fermentory workshop? Now you don’t have to! You can stream our Apple Cider Vinegar class anytime, anywhere — and learn how to turn apples, sugar, and time into something wild, raw, and alive. This is the real deal — filmed during a live workshop full of laughter, questions, and “wait… is it supposed to do that?” moments.  You’ll get: 🎥 the full recorded class 📘 a downloadable recipe + fermentation guide ⏳ lifetime access to rewatch, pause, and ferment at your own pace It’s just $29, and it’s the first step in bringing our little Benicia fermentation scene to kitchens everywhere. 🎬 Filmed at @mareislandbrewingco  📸 Photography by @sorgansf  🗞 Featured in @pressdemo + @vallejotimesherald 👉 Tap the link in bio or visit beniciafermentory.com/pre-recorded-video-library/ to start fermenting with us from the comforts of your own home. Grow. Ferment. Thrive. #BeniciaFermentory #GrowFermentThrive #FermentationClass #AppleCiderVinegar #FermentAtHome #DIYFermentation #ProbioticFoods #GutHealth #Benicia #NorthBayEats #CommunityFermentation #SupportLocal #culturedfoods #fermentathome #wildfermentation

3 months ago

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A heartfelt thank-you to Sarah Rodriguez for the incredible feature on Benicia Fermentory in the Vallejo Times-Herald and The Press Democrat.

Your storytelling so beautifully captured what this movement is all about — community, creativity, and the simple joy of transforming local ingredients into something alive.

We’re endlessly proud to see Benicia’s fermentation scene and all of our amazing workshop attendees celebrated in print. Thank you for shining a light on the people, the process, and the passion behind it all. 💛

📸: Chris Riley / Times-Herald 🗞 Originally published in The Reporter–Vallejo Times-Herald and featured in The Press Democrat

#BeniciaFermentory #GrowFermentThrive #FermentationWorkshops #Benicia #VallejoTimesHerald #PressDemocrat #SolanoCountyEats #CommunityFermentation #FarmFreshFerments #BeniciaLife
@vallejotimesherald @pressdemo @vthchrisriley

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A heartfelt thank-you to Sarah Rodriguez for the incredible feature on Benicia Fermentory in the Vallejo Times-Herald and The Press Democrat. Your storytelling so beautifully captured what this movement is all about — community, creativity, and the simple joy of transforming local ingredients into something alive. We’re endlessly proud to see Benicia’s fermentation scene and all of our amazing workshop attendees celebrated in print. Thank you for shining a light on the people, the process, and the passion behind it all. 💛 📸: Chris Riley / Times-Herald 🗞 Originally published in The Reporter–Vallejo Times-Herald and featured in The Press Democrat #BeniciaFermentory #GrowFermentThrive #FermentationWorkshops #Benicia #VallejoTimesHerald #PressDemocrat #SolanoCountyEats #CommunityFermentation #FarmFreshFerments #BeniciaLife @vallejotimesherald @pressdemo @vthchrisriley

3 months ago

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Thank You, Benicia Herald! 🍎 I’m feeling so grateful for the front-page feature highlighting our growing fermentation community and the final class of our inaugural Summer Workshop Series at Mare Island Brewing Co. on First Street.

✨ These past few months have been an incredible journey — bringing people together to learn, create, and connect through the ancient art of fermentation.

📅 Don’t miss our very last class of the season:
🍏 Apple Cider Vinegar Workshop
📍 Mare Island Brewing Co., First Street, Benicia
📆 Wednesday, October 1
⏰ 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Tickets are going fast — grab yours now and let’s finish this season strong together! 🙌

Apples from @fallenfruitfarms 🔗 beniciafermentory.com

#BeniciaFermentory #FermentationWorkshop #AppleCiderVinegar #DIYFermentation #Benicia #Community #MareIslandBrewing #LearnFermentation #LocalLove #SolanoCounty #FermentationJourney
@happylifepottery @mareislandbrewingco @mareislandbrewing_firststreet @beniciachamber @visitbenicia

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Thank You, Benicia Herald! 🍎 I’m feeling so grateful for the front-page feature highlighting our growing fermentation community and the final class of our inaugural Summer Workshop Series at Mare Island Brewing Co. on First Street. ✨ These past few months have been an incredible journey — bringing people together to learn, create, and connect through the ancient art of fermentation. 📅 Don’t miss our very last class of the season: 🍏 Apple Cider Vinegar Workshop 📍 Mare Island Brewing Co., First Street, Benicia 📆 Wednesday, October 1 ⏰ 7:00 – 8:00 PM Tickets are going fast — grab yours now and let’s finish this season strong together! 🙌 Apples from @fallenfruitfarms 🔗 beniciafermentory.com #BeniciaFermentory #FermentationWorkshop #AppleCiderVinegar #DIYFermentation #Benicia #Community #MareIslandBrewing #LearnFermentation #LocalLove #SolanoCounty #FermentationJourney @happylifepottery @mareislandbrewingco @mareislandbrewing_firststreet @beniciachamber @visitbenicia

5 months ago

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Benicia Fermentory’s Final Class of the Summer! ✨🍎 Our Apple Cider Vinegar Workshop on October 1st is the grand finale of Benicia Fermentory’s Summer Fermentation Series! 🎉

Join us as we gather one last time this season to celebrate the power of fermentation, learn the magic behind turning apples into tangy, gut-loving vinegar, and close out an incredible summer of community, connection, and creativity.

Whether you’ve been with us from the start or this is your very first class, this is the one you don’t want to miss. Let’s come together, raise a glass (of ACV 😉), and finish strong.

📍 Date: Wednesday, October 1
📍 Location: Mare Island Brewing Co. – First Street Taphouse, Benicia
📍 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets are limited — grab yours now: beniciafermentory.com

#BeniciaFermentory #AppleCiderVinegar #FermentationWorkshop #GrowFermentThrive #Benicia #FermentFriends #GutHealth #DIYFermentation #CommunityPoweredFerments
#vinegar @mareislandbrewingco @mareislandbrewing_firststreet @mareislandbrewing_coalshed

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Benicia Fermentory’s Final Class of the Summer! ✨🍎 Our Apple Cider Vinegar Workshop on October 1st is the grand finale of Benicia Fermentory’s Summer Fermentation Series! 🎉 Join us as we gather one last time this season to celebrate the power of fermentation, learn the magic behind turning apples into tangy, gut-loving vinegar, and close out an incredible summer of community, connection, and creativity. Whether you’ve been with us from the start or this is your very first class, this is the one you don’t want to miss. Let’s come together, raise a glass (of ACV 😉), and finish strong. 📍 Date: Wednesday, October 1 📍 Location: Mare Island Brewing Co. – First Street Taphouse, Benicia 📍 Time: 7:00 – 8:00 PM 🎟️ Tickets are limited — grab yours now: beniciafermentory.com #BeniciaFermentory #AppleCiderVinegar #FermentationWorkshop #GrowFermentThrive #Benicia #FermentFriends #GutHealth #DIYFermentation #CommunityPoweredFerments #vinegar @mareislandbrewingco @mareislandbrewing_firststreet @mareislandbrewing_coalshed

5 months ago

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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined my Honey-Fermented Garlic Class last week! 🧄🍯 Your enthusiasm keeps this fermentation movement alive and growing.

🌼 Special recognition to Flow Hive — their beekeeping display equipment became a centerpiece of the evening, helping us explore the essential role of pollinator bee friends and inspiring students to imagine their own beekeeping journey. 🐝💛

I’m also grateful to these amazing partners in the craft:
🐝 Benicia Honey Co. for their pure, local honey.
🌸 Heidrun Meadery (Point Reyes) for showcasing how different blossoms create unique honey profiles.
🍯 Ritta’s Honey for sharing delicious honey-fermented garlic as inspiration.

Together, these partners helped highlight the beautiful intersection of bees, honey, and fermentation.

💡 Curious to join the movement? Upcoming classes are live at beniciafermentory.com. Come learn, taste, and create with us!

#benicia #fermentation #beniciafermentory #fermentedgarlic #localhoney #beekeeping #pollinators #flowhive @beniciahoneyco @heidrunmeadery @rittas_honey @flowhive

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A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined my Honey-Fermented Garlic Class last week! 🧄🍯 Your enthusiasm keeps this fermentation movement alive and growing. 🌼 Special recognition to Flow Hive — their beekeeping display equipment became a centerpiece of the evening, helping us explore the essential role of pollinator bee friends and inspiring students to imagine their own beekeeping journey. 🐝💛 I’m also grateful to these amazing partners in the craft: 🐝 Benicia Honey Co. for their pure, local honey. 🌸 Heidrun Meadery (Point Reyes) for showcasing how different blossoms create unique honey profiles. 🍯 Ritta’s Honey for sharing delicious honey-fermented garlic as inspiration. Together, these partners helped highlight the beautiful intersection of bees, honey, and fermentation. 💡 Curious to join the movement? Upcoming classes are live at beniciafermentory.com. Come learn, taste, and create with us! #benicia #fermentation #beniciafermentory #fermentedgarlic #localhoney #beekeeping #pollinators #flowhive @beniciahoneyco @heidrunmeadery @rittas_honey @flowhive

5 months ago

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We’re buzzing with excitement for tomorrow’s Honey Fermented Garlic Class! 🧄🍯

Just picked up the most beautiful, golden jars of local raw honey from Benicia Honey Co. 🐝 — the star ingredient for our fermentation class tomorrow. Consuming local honey can help support your immune system and may even ease seasonal allergies, while keeping our community’s pollinators thriving. You’ll get to experience that magic for yourself in class!

Spots are still open — don’t miss your chance to taste, learn, and create this powerhouse ferment with us.

📅 Class: TOMORROW at 7 PM
📍 440 First Street, Benicia (upstairs at Mare Island Brewing)
👉 Reserve your spot today: beniciafermentory.com

#Fermentation #GutHealth #Benicia #HoneyGarlic #BeniciaFermentory
@mareislandbrewing_firststreet @beniciahoneyco

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We’re buzzing with excitement for tomorrow’s Honey Fermented Garlic Class! 🧄🍯 Just picked up the most beautiful, golden jars of local raw honey from Benicia Honey Co. 🐝 — the star ingredient for our fermentation class tomorrow. Consuming local honey can help support your immune system and may even ease seasonal allergies, while keeping our community’s pollinators thriving. You’ll get to experience that magic for yourself in class! Spots are still open — don’t miss your chance to taste, learn, and create this powerhouse ferment with us. 📅 Class: TOMORROW at 7 PM 📍 440 First Street, Benicia (upstairs at Mare Island Brewing) 👉 Reserve your spot today: beniciafermentory.com #Fermentation #GutHealth #Benicia #HoneyGarlic #BeniciaFermentory @mareislandbrewing_firststreet @beniciahoneyco

5 months ago

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🧄✨ Transform your kitchen skills with one of the MOST magical ferments around… Honey Fermented Garlic!

Not only is this ancient remedy delicious (hello, drizzling on pizza 🍕, bread 🥖, or roasted veggies 🌽), it’s also a gut-boosting, immune-supporting powerhouse you’ll want in your pantry year-round.

👉 There are STILL a few spots open for this hands-on class!
You’ll:
🥄 Make your own jar to take home
🍯 Learn the science + tradition of honey fermentation
💪 Walk away with a natural health tonic AND endless culinary uses

📅 Wednesday, September 3rd
📍 Mare Island Brewing Co. – First Street Taphouse, Benicia
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM

Reserve your spot now at beniciafermentory.com

Spots are limited, and once they’re gone, they’re gone!

#Benicia #Fermentation #FermentWithUs #GutHealth #HoneyFermentedGarlic @mareislandbrewing_firststreet @mareislandbrewingco @mareislandbrewing_ferrytaproom @mareislandbrewing_coalshed @rittas_honey @beniciachamber @visitbenicia @cityofbenicia

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🧄✨ Transform your kitchen skills with one of the MOST magical ferments around… Honey Fermented Garlic! Not only is this ancient remedy delicious (hello, drizzling on pizza 🍕, bread 🥖, or roasted veggies 🌽), it’s also a gut-boosting, immune-supporting powerhouse you’ll want in your pantry year-round. 👉 There are STILL a few spots open for this hands-on class! You’ll: 🥄 Make your own jar to take home 🍯 Learn the science + tradition of honey fermentation 💪 Walk away with a natural health tonic AND endless culinary uses 📅 Wednesday, September 3rd 📍 Mare Island Brewing Co. – First Street Taphouse, Benicia ⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM Reserve your spot now at beniciafermentory.com Spots are limited, and once they’re gone, they’re gone! #Benicia #Fermentation #FermentWithUs #GutHealth #HoneyFermentedGarlic @mareislandbrewing_firststreet @mareislandbrewingco @mareislandbrewing_ferrytaproom @mareislandbrewing_coalshed @rittas_honey @beniciachamber @visitbenicia @cityofbenicia

5 months ago

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✨📚 Benicia Fermentory Digital Recipe Library is Live! Take your fermentation journey further with our instant-download guides + recipe books, packed with simple instructions and kitchen inspiration:

🥂 Fermented Drinks Recipe Book – wine, mead, kombucha, ginger soda + more ($15)
🥕 Fermented Foods Recipe Book – sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, classics + twists ($15)
🌶️ Kimchi-Inspired Gochujang Sauerkraut Guide ($5)
🥕 Fermented Giardiniera Guide ($5)
🍋 Moroccan Salt-Preserved Lemons & Fermented Salsa Guide ($5)

✨ Download instantly → beniciafermentory.com

#Fermentation #GutHealth #DIYFerments #Benicia #Fermentory #mead #gingerbeer #kombucha #kefir #waterkefir #sauerkraut #chocolate #pickles #pickled #fermentedsalsa #fermentedfoods #fermenteddrinks #wine #Giardiniera #kimchi #saltpreservedlemons

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✨📚 Benicia Fermentory Digital Recipe Library is Live! Take your fermentation journey further with our instant-download guides + recipe books, packed with simple instructions and kitchen inspiration: 🥂 Fermented Drinks Recipe Book – wine, mead, kombucha, ginger soda + more ($15) 🥕 Fermented Foods Recipe Book – sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, classics + twists ($15) 🌶️ Kimchi-Inspired Gochujang Sauerkraut Guide ($5) 🥕 Fermented Giardiniera Guide ($5) 🍋 Moroccan Salt-Preserved Lemons & Fermented Salsa Guide ($5) ✨ Download instantly → beniciafermentory.com #Fermentation #GutHealth #DIYFerments #Benicia #Fermentory #mead #gingerbeer #kombucha #kefir #waterkefir #sauerkraut #chocolate #pickles #pickled #fermentedsalsa #fermentedfoods #fermenteddrinks #wine #Giardiniera #kimchi #saltpreservedlemons

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