You already know that fermented food is good for people, but did you know that animals can benefit from it, too?
The Benefits Of Fermented Feed For Fowl
Tag: Probiotics
Kefir Madness: Banana & Kiwi
It’s another hot day here (in the 90’s), so refreshing beverages are in order. Today’s water kefir second ferments are luscious banana and sparkling kiwi. Refreshing and loaded with probiotics…and the flavor? Like drinking a fresh, creamy banana and a sweet/tart kiwi. Want to make some for yourself?
Farm Ferments: Beet Kvass
I’m usually not a big fan of purple beets, but they’re the stars of a wonderful lacto-fermented beverage called Beet Kvass…a probiotic purple powerhouse!
Kefir Madness: Hot Weather Means Lots Of Water Kefir
It’s hot here. Worse than the heat, the humidity is oppressive…it’s like a steamy blanket that envelops you as soon as you step out into it. When it’s this humid, it’s very easy to become overheated quickly because the body’s evaporative cooling system is less effective, so people who work outdoors (like farmers) can become dehydrated without even realizing it. Water is definitely a must on hot days, but I think the best – and arguably the tastiest – thirst quencher is probiotic water kefir!
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No Food Waste: Grapefruit Rind Syrup Part II
We recently posted about making wild-fermented syrup from the grapefruit rinds left over after making grapefruit wine. Today, I tasted it again…and it’s amazing: clean citrus flavor in a slightly effervescent syrup that’s just right – sweet but not cloying. Ready for bottling! Continue reading “No Food Waste: Grapefruit Rind Syrup Part II”
Farm Ferments: Grapefruit Rind Syrup
After reaming all those grapefruit for wine, I was left with a sizable pile of rinds. If you’ve seen our Instagram page, you know that we try to avoid food waste, and that you can make some pretty cool – and tasty – products from “waste” (like tepache from pineapple rinds and cores!). Continue reading “Farm Ferments: Grapefruit Rind Syrup”