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Cultured Vegetables
Dairy Free Kefir
Health and Wellness
Kefir Soda
Kombucha
Milk Kefir
Sourdough
Water Kefir
Super Healing Summer
Health and Wellness
It’s summertime!! And all kinds of things can […]
The Must-Have Food Medicine - in Your Fridge
Cultured Vegetables, Health and Wellness
One day my daughter Holli came running into the […]
Will Eating Probiotic Foods Make Any Difference?
Health and Wellness
Most of you don’t know what processes are […]
Why You Should Know About Short-Chain Fatty Acids and Fermented Foods
Health and Wellness
I'm constantly learning new things about the benefits of […]
My Favorite Cultured Vegetable Recipe
Cultured Vegetables
A few years back, a woman named Shelley came […]
Two Ways to Make Fermented Red Onions
Cultured Vegetables
I love red onions and we eat a ton […]
20 Smart Ways To Use Your Kombucha SCOBYs!
Kombucha
So, you all keep asking . . . What do I do […]
Breakfast Sourdough Bread
Sourdough
This is the bread I make at least two […]
Kefir Ranch Dressing
Appetizers, Condiments, Milk Kefir, Salads
When I was growing up, my mom had a […]
Does Your Body Need a Miracle?
Health and Wellness
Do you believe that healing requires a miracle, or […]
Prebiotics - As Important as Probiotics
Condiments, Cultured Vegetables, Milk Kefir, Other Recipes
In the last few years, I have been researching […]
Now is the Time to Start Making Kefir Cheese
Milk Kefir
If you love cheese then you really need to […]
You and Your Housemates Share the Same Bacteria
Health and Wellness
It was the summer of 2003. A friend came into […]
Kombucha Bread and Muffins
Kombucha, Sprouted
Dairy-Free Kefir - Every Kind You Can Imagine
Best of 2016, Dairy Free Kefir
I have seen many people benefit from kefir, and […]
How to Care For Your Sourdough Starter
Sourdough
I usually make sourdough bread once or twice a […]
Help Is On The Way
Health and Wellness
It's March 18th, 2020, and the novel coronavirus has everybody […]
The Most Powerful Cultured Veggies
Cultured Vegetables
I had no idea just exactly what I was […]
Anti-Viral Cultured Foods
Ailments, Cultured Vegetables, Health and Wellness
There is a lot of fear flying around about […]
Tips That Nobody Else Talks About
Cultured Vegetables, Kombucha, Milk Kefir
Years ago when I was young and raising my […]
Why I Drink Kombucha Every Day
Health and Wellness, Kombucha
Kombucha is an amazing drink. Sales have grown to […]
Fermented Foods and IBS
Ailments, Health and Wellness
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is usually identified by a […]
Pumpernickel Sourdough Bread
Sourdough
I have always loved dark pumpernickel bread. Its rich, […]
Everybody's Favorite Kefir Dip
Uncategorized
I've been eating cultured foods for two almost two […]
Whey - The Liquid Gold in Kefir
Milk Kefir
Don’t throw out your kefir if it separates […]
The Real Reasons Your Immune System Needs Cultured Foods
Health and Wellness
Viruses, yuck . . . my family used to get them a […]
7 Reasons I Have Kefir Every Day
Milk Kefir
Lots of articles are popping up about reasons you […]
My Kefir Is Too Sour!
Milk Kefir
Perhaps you've seen this happen, and it even happens […]
Best of Cultured Food Life 2019: Our Top Articles!
Uncategorized
I hope 2019 was a wonderful year for you. I […]
Why You Need Christmas Pickles
Cultured Vegetables
The Christmas pickle is not really a pickle at […]
Does Your Bacteria Whisper?
Health and Wellness
I had just started my blog in April of 2010 […]
How To Second Ferment Your Water Kefir
Water Kefir
Water kefir tastes pretty plain unless you second ferment […]
Second Ferment Your Kefir - Your Taste Buds Will Thank You
Uncategorized
Many years ago I discovered a way to make […]
Cranberries Have Many Healing Powers
Best of 2016
Cranberries are usually eaten only around the holidays. It’ […]
How To Make The Probiotic That Inhibits Candida
Ailments, Best of 2019, Health and Wellness
I love kombucha and not just because it tastes […]
Eczema and Probiotic Foods
Ailments, Health and Wellness
Eczema is a skin condition that causes itchy, red […]
Einkorn Sourdough Bread
Sourdough
A few years ago, I started hearing about the […]
Reasons To Love Almond Kefir
Dairy Free Kefir
I love almonds and they make wonderful kefir. Some […]
Histamines and Fermented Foods
Ailments, Best of 2019, Health and Wellness
How to deal with Histamine flare-ups is a common […]
The Thick and Thin of Kefir
Milk Kefir
Are you ready to master kefir and eat it […]
Asthma and Fermented Foods
Ailments, Cultured Vegetables, Health and Wellness, Milk Kefir
One of the first friends I ever told about […]
The X Factor Vitamin In Cheese
Health and Wellness, Milk Kefir
The rewards of making your own cheese are by […]
The Healing Crisis and Cultured Foods
Health and Wellness
A “healing crisis” is something that happens when the […]
Fibromyalgia and Fermented Foods
Ailments, Health and Wellness
Fibromyalgia is one of the fastest-growing disabling conditions. It […]
Probiotic Foods For Colds and Flus
Ailments, Health and Wellness
It astonishes me that everybody doesn't know about Cultured […]
Will Bacteria Keep You Young?
Health and Wellness
I remember the day I learned that the human […]
Which Are The Best Sweeteners?
Condiments
It's been quite a journey for me trying to […]
Enzymes and Your Gut — You Aren’t Just What You Eat, You’re What You Digest and Absorb
Uncategorized
Eating cultured foods have not only supplied my body […]
The Many Ways Cultured Foods Detoxify Your Body
Ailments, Health and Wellness
I love my microbes and all they do for […]
My Favorite Vitamin — and Why You Should Have It Every Day
Health and Wellness, Uncategorized
This life is a journey and a fun one […]
The FODMAP Diet for SIBO, IBS, and Probiotic Foods
Ailments, Best of 2019, Health and Wellness
We all know that food choices can drastically impact […]
Help! My Kombucha Is Too Sour
Kombucha, Q&A
In the early days of making kombucha, I would […]
Yogurt Versus Kefir - Which Is Better?
Milk Kefir
So, what is the difference between kefir and yogurt? […]
Chai Spice Kombucha with Blackberries Video
Kombucha
Kombucha is a wonder drink and for good reason. […]
Low-Carb Cultured Foods
Cultured Vegetables, Kombucha, Milk Kefir
Low carb and keto diets are very popular right […]
Did Kombucha Heal My Husband's Eyes?
Health and Wellness, Kombucha
My husband is used to my crazy new ideas […]
Fermented Jalapenos and Sourdough Bread
Cultured Vegetables, Sourdough
It's summertime and this is my sourdough starters favorite […]
Ginger Kombucha - The Anti-Inflammatory Drink
Kombucha
Ginger is powerful medicine! I have been consuming ginger […]
Get Cultured at The Green Dragon 🐉
Events and Classes
Spend a day and immerse yourself into the world […]
Need Crunchy Pickles?
Cultured Vegetables, Summer Food
Pickles are a huge part of my life. I […]
The Mineral That Saved My Life
Health and Wellness
My family has a history of high blood pressure. […]
Probiotic Tomatoes
Appetizers, Condiments, Cultured Vegetables, Summer Food
I have a diverse group of people who subscribe […]
Fermented Vegetables Are Safer Than Raw Vegetables
Cultured Vegetables
Cultured foods have become an exciting frontier in health […]
How Microbes and Your Brain Work Together
Ailments, Health and Wellness
A healthy body isn't the only result of consuming […]
Thoughts and Habits That Changed Everything
Milk Kefir
In March 2010 I was turning fifty years old and […]
12 Reasons to Eat Cucumber Kimchi
Cultured Vegetables
I love cultured veggies, but mostly I love the […]
You Are What Your Bacteria Eat
Health and Wellness
You are what your bacteria eat. It sounds like […]
How To Make Kefir Donut Holes
Desserts, Milk Kefir
I'm always looking for recipes that give us healthy […]
Sugar Drops Your Immune System By 75%
Ailments, Best of 2019, Health and Wellness
Boosting your immune system is one of my favorite […]
UTIs, Yeast Infections, and Cultured Foods
Ailments, Health and Wellness
We know that more than half of all women […]
Two Women Who Convinced Me to Make My Own Bread
Sourdough
I was twelve years old and taking a school […]
10 Natural Miracles I Found To Lower Stress
Best of 2019, Health and Wellness
Stress is an alarm clock. It’s your body […]
7 Reasons I Eat Sourdough Bread
Best of 2019, Sourdough
So as I write, I'm waiting for my starter […]
Personal Reasons My Family Eats Cultured Foods
Health and Wellness
Everybody I know leads busy lives, but did you […]
Microbes – If You Don't Feed Them They Can Eat You!
Best of 2019, Health and Wellness
The microbes that have made your body their home […]
New York Class – The Trilogy! 4-27-19
Uncategorized
Spend a day and immerse yourself into the world […]
Easy Ways To Heal Your Microbiome
Best of 2019, Health and Wellness
I talk a lot about your body and what […]
Kombucha - Healing My Addiction
Best of 2019, Health and Wellness, Kombucha
Many years ago I was addicted to diet cola. […]
Can Your Gut Heal Your Joints?
Ailments, Best of 2019, Health and Wellness
When I first started with cultured foods almost two […]
Can Sourdough Change the Gluten-Free Diet?
Health and Wellness, Q&A, Sourdough
About ten years ago I went to a class […]
7 Reasons I Drink Coconut Water Kefir
Water Kefir
Coconut water is one of my favorite drinks! It […]
My Personal Christmas Story - That Changed Everything
Health and Wellness
This is one of the most personal blogs I […]
Overeating During the Holidays? Cultured Foods Can Help
Health and Wellness
One of the most important things I've learned about […]
Reasons to Have Fermented Foods During the Holidays
Health and Wellness
As the holiday season hits, we spend more time […]
History of Kefir, Kombucha, and Fermented Vegetables
Cultured Vegetables, Kombucha, Milk Kefir
We all have trials and struggles throughout our lives […]
A Cold You Can Beat After A Holiday Treat
Best of 2018, Health and Wellness
For many years, and way before I found cultured […]
Probiotics and the Autoimmune Epidemic
Ailments, Health and Wellness
I’m going to introduce you to your microbiome. […]
The 12 Days of Kefir 🎄
Dairy Free Kefir, Kefir Soda, Milk Kefir
I made a series of videos for my Biotic […]
Got an Acidic Stomach? The Surprising Remedy
Ailments, Health and Wellness
In 2017, we moved across the country from Kansas City […]
Symptoms of an Unbalanced Gut
Health and Wellness
Sometimes I wonder how I got here. Symptoms of […]
How Gut Microbes Tell Your Hormones What to Do
Best of 2018, Health and Wellness
Female hormones are complex and beautifully made. But take […]
Probiotic Foods for Different Ailments
Ailments, Health and Wellness
Probiotics have become an exciting frontier in health and […]
How Your Gut Affects Your Entire Body
Health and Wellness
Let me tell you about Mary. She sat on […]
Does Your Gut Help Control Food Cravings?
Health and Wellness
Food cravings — why do you have them? We tend […]
The Flu Shot in a Jar
Best of 2018, Health and Wellness
Fall through winter is the time of year they […]
Are Probiotic Foods Stronger Than Supplements?
Health and Wellness, Q&A
Many people wonder if probiotic pills provide the same […]
Sleep Problems and Your Gut
Ailments, Health and Wellness
Sleeping is fundamental to our wellbeing and health, and […]
Earl Grey Probiotic Pickles 📹
Appetizers, Cultured Vegetables
Fermented pickles are the best pickles. Cultured pickles are […]
Fermented Sauerkraut and Breast Cancer
Best of 2018, Cultured Vegetables
Sauerkraut is an incredible food. I teach people to […]
Healing From Food Allergies
Ailments, Health and Wellness
It was early 2002 and my sixteen-year-old daughter climbed out […]
Is Kombucha Good For You?
Best of 2018, Kombucha
Is kombucha good for you? Is it alcoholic? As […]
The Many Reasons You Should Eat Fermented Salads and Dressings
Cultured Vegetables, Salads
There are many reasons you should eat salads. They […]
Which is Better – Water Kefir or Milk Kefir?
Dairy Free Kefir, Milk Kefir, Water Kefir
People often ask me about water kefir and milk […]
My Kombucha's Not Bubbly?
Kombucha, Uncategorized
Bubbly, fizzy kombucha is one of my favorite things. […]
Fermenting Tip: Put a Lid on It?
Cultured Vegetables, Kombucha, Milk Kefir, Q&A
When making milk kefir, many people have been taught […]
Kefir for Breakfast ~ My Favorite Four
Breakfast, Milk Kefir
I learned a long time ago that if I […]
7 Tips for Summer Kombucha ☀
Kombucha
Kombucha is a must-have in the summertime! When the […]
Summer Cultured Vegetables ☀
Cultured Vegetables
There is no better time to make cultured veggies […]
7 Tips for Summer Kefir ☀
Milk Kefir
Kefir is a living food that tends to have […]
Summer Sourdough Bread
Sourdough
When I walk into my kitchen each day, I […]
Fermented Asian Salad Video! 📹
Cultured Vegetables, Milk Kefir
This salad is one of my very favorite cultured […]
Kefir And Your Blood Pressure
Ailments, Best of 2018, Health and Wellness, Milk Kefir
In 2001, I was battling hypertension and diabetes. It was […]
Cocoa Kefir Krunch Puff Breakfast Video! 📹
Dairy Free Kefir, Milk Kefir
This is my daughter Holli's favorite breakfast. I make […]
Probiotic Kefir Nut Butter Video! 📹
Milk Kefir
This recipe is in my new book Cultured Food […]
Seven Probiotic Foods to Always Keep in Your Fridge
Cultured Vegetables, Health and Wellness, Kombucha, Milk Kefir
When it comes to cultured/probiotic and fermented foods, […]
How To Fix Your Seasonal Allergies
Ailments, Best of 2017, Cultured Vegetables, Health and Wellness, Kombucha, Milk Kefir
I have had seasonal allergies since I was twelve […]
What to Do With Your Cultures While You're on Vacation
Cultured Vegetables, Kombucha, Milk Kefir
Your cultures (kefir, kombucha, sourdough, and water kefir) are […]
Is Kefir the Answer for Acid Reflux?
Ailments, Health and Wellness, Milk Kefir
One of the first things I noticed when we […]
Learn How To Make Water Kefir
Water Kefir
Water kefir grains, or we call them kefir crystals, […]
The Tale of the Disappearing Kefir Grains
Milk Kefir
We make a lot of kefir. We drink it […]
43 Ways to Use Kefir Cheese
Milk Kefir
I make a lot of kefir cheese. I use […]
Overnight Sourdough Bread
Best of 2018, Sourdough
I think fermentation is essential to bread making. If […]
Probiotic Foods for Food Poisoning and Stomach Virus
Ailments, Best of 2018, Cultured Vegetables, Health and Wellness
Of all the health ailments cultured foods can help […]
Make Your Condiments – Probiotic!
Condiments, Cultured Vegetables, Kombucha, Milk Kefir
We all eat condiments. They are easy to make, […]
Your Kidneys Might Need Some Kefir
Ailments, Health and Wellness, Milk Kefir
I’ve received several emails from people who have […]
I Stopped Eating Cultured Foods ~ Here's What Happened!
Health and Wellness
I’ve been eating cultured foods for almost sixteen […]
I Am Having Difficulty Straining My Kefir 📹
Milk Kefir
I love kefir that is thick like yogurt. However, […]
7 Reasons to Make Goat Milk Kefir
Milk Kefir
Goat milk was a godsend for my tiny daughter, […]
What's This On My Cultured Vegetables?
Cultured Vegetables, Q&A
Cultured vegetables are so easy to make with just […]
Winter Kefir
Milk Kefir
I love winter kefir! It’s often creamier and […]
How to Make Bubbly Fruit Flavored Kombucha
Kombucha
There’s nothing better than bubbly fruit flavored kombucha. […]
Buffalo Kraut ~ You Simply Must Try
Cultured Vegetables
I’m always trying to find ways to help […]
Best of Cultured Food Life 2017: Our Top Articles and Videos!
Uncategorized
I hope 2017 was a wonderful year for you. I […]
🎄 Twas the Night They Made Kefir — 📹 Video 🎄 🥛
Milk Kefir
Twas the night before Christmas and all through the […]
Cultured Foods for the Cholesterol Conscious
Ailments, Health and Wellness
One of my good friends told me her cholesterol […]
The Power of Peppermint That Changed a Holiday
Desserts, Holiday Foods, Milk Kefir
It was gloomy outside, and I was gloomy inside. […]
Microbes That Change Your Home in 24 Hours
Health and Wellness, Milk Kefir
When you and I find the courage and strength […]
Autism and Cultured Foods
Ailments, Health and Wellness
Her name was Mary and she changed my life […]
Jicama if You're Sicka-ma! 📹 Video
Best of 2017, Cultured Vegetables
If you are looking for an easy cultured veggie […]
Probiotic Foods and Cancer
Ailments, Best of 2017, Health and Wellness
In 2010, I had just started my blog and Facebook […]
Kefir and Diabetes
Ailments, Best of 2017, Health and Wellness, Milk Kefir
I remember that day quite vividly. It was over […]
Gluten Pain: The Best Teacher
Ailments, Health and Wellness, Kefir Soda, Milk Kefir
I have met hundreds of people who are now […]
Life Changing - 20 Second Kombucha Mayo
Best of 2017, Condiments
Mayonnaise is a common condiment that so many of […]
Kefir Blueberry Pecan Pancakes
Breakfast, Milk Kefir
We love pancakes at our house. I mostly make […]
Spanish Kimchi
Cultured Vegetables
You really must eat kimchi. Kimchi has a special […]
Mr. Picky and Cultured Foods
Appetizers, Cultured Vegetables
Do you have picky eaters at your house? Do […]
I Want to Get Cultured —Where Do I Start?
Cultured Vegetables, Frequently Asked Questions, Health and Wellness, Kombucha, Milk Kefir
Do you want to change your life and feel […]
Cultured Veggies ~ Saving Lives
Cultured Vegetables
Forget everything you think you know about vegetables and […]
Can You Make Happiness in Your Gut?
Ailments, Best of 2017, Cultured Vegetables, Health and Wellness, Kombucha, Milk Kefir, Q&A
Emotions are my best friends. They help me not […]
My New Book "Cultured Food in a Jar"!
Uncategorized
Cookbooks — I have a lot of them, 229 to be […]
Nut Milk Kefir That Looks and Tastes Like Thick Yogurt
Best of 2017, Dairy Free Kefir
We went to a nut farm this weekend and […]
Never Give Up ~ Do Great Things ~ Eat Cultured Foods
Cultured Vegetables, Health and Wellness, Kombucha, Milk Kefir
I was 41 when I first found cultured foods. I […]
Kefir is Your Ally Against Toenail Fungus
Ailments, Health and Wellness, Milk Kefir
So, do you want to know why you have […]
Candida and Cultured Foods
Ailments, Health and Wellness, Q&A
I get hundreds of emails about the subject of […]
You'll Never Think of Fruit Salad the Same Way Again 🍓🍎
Breakfast, Condiments, Kombucha
It was a warm summer day and I needed […]
19 Ways To Use Fermented Garlic!
Best of 2017, Cultured Vegetables
There are certainly many ways to enjoy garlic, but […]
The Real Reason Men Need Cultured Foods
Cultured Vegetables, Health and Wellness, Kombucha, Milk Kefir
My husband was the last one in my family […]
The Probiotic Superstar in Cultured Veggies
Cultured Vegetables, Summer Food
I have been getting a lot of letters asking […]
9 Ways to Use Extra Kefir Whey!
Milk Kefir
If you're making kefir, and especially kefir cheese, you're […]
Eight Days With Kombucha
Kombucha
Watching tea turn into kombucha is quite a thing […]
Don't Be Afraid of Your Ferments — They Know How to Do This
Cultured Vegetables, Frequently Asked Questions, Kombucha, Milk Kefir, Q&A
Every day I receive many emails from people who […]
7 Reasons I Eat Cultured Vegetables
Cultured Vegetables
Cultured vegetables have special powers that go far beyond […]
Time-Lapse Video - Kombucha SCOBY Forming
Best of 2017, Kombucha
This is a time-lapse video I did to show […]
Carrot Cake in a Jar - Culture Your Carrots! 🥕
Condiments, Cultured Vegetables
I have glass jars everywhere in my house, and […]
What Are Cultured Foods? Restorative Foods for the Body
Cultured Vegetables, Health and Wellness, Kombucha, Milk Kefir
Cultured Foods and LACTO-Fermented Foods are the same thing. […]
Six Easy Ways To Store Your Cultured Foods
Cultured Vegetables, Health and Wellness, Kombucha, Milk Kefir, Uncategorized
Having lots of fermented foods in your fridge is […]
When Are My Kefir, Kombucha, and Veggies Done Culturing?
Cultured Vegetables, Kombucha, Milk Kefir
Do you wonder when your kefir, kombucha, and cultured […]
Your Microbes Love Coffee Just As Much As You Do
Health and Wellness
I love coffee, and I drink a cup every […]
10 Ways to Use Your Over-Fermented Kombucha!
Kombucha
Kombucha is a wonder drink. This fermented tea has […]
6 Ginger Sodas That Can Do Amazing Things
Health and Wellness, Kefir Soda, Kombucha
Pain touches everyone in some way; and when this […]
Can I Eat Probiotic Foods While Taking Antibiotics?
Health and Wellness
I routinely talk about each member of The Trilogy ( […]
Kiss Me ~ I'm Cultured 💋
Health and Wellness
Flashing back to 2001 and my first few months of […]
Probiotic Soup Secrets
Health and Wellness
Soup can not only comfort your mind and your […]
10 Ways and Reasons to Use Your Cultured Veggie Brine!
Cultured Vegetables
Cultured vegetables are super powerful, but so is the […]
I Was Lost, Until I Did This . . .
Cultured Vegetables, Kombucha, Milk Kefir
“How do I apply all this cultured food stuff […]
Making Winter Kombucha . . .
Kombucha
Kombucha is a wonderful probiotic drink and something you […]
Best of Cultured Food Life 2016: Our Top Articles
Uncategorized
As we close out 2016, I hope you will look […]
I Fed My Microbes on Christmas Day
Health and Wellness
We love traditions in our family. Every Christmas my […]
Help for Food Allergies, Viruses, and Your Immune System
Ailments, Health and Wellness
One morning I woke up hearing voices in the […]
Gingerbread is Healthy and Historical
Health and Wellness
Food as medicine is the way that I live […]
Cultured Classes in Your Kitchen
Health and Wellness
I was taking my daughter to acting class this […]
The Foods That Made Me Change My Life
Cultured Vegetables, Health and Wellness, Kombucha, Milk Kefir
A lot of suffering in this world comes from […]
Nine Recipes and Reasons to Eat Cultured Pumpkin
Dairy Free Kefir, Kombucha, Milk Kefir, Sourdough
I love, love pumpkin. It has many wonderfully healthy […]
What Kind of Sugars Can I Use in Kombucha?
Kombucha
When you’re brewing kombucha, you need to feed […]
Kombucha Apple Scrap Vinegar!
Kombucha
Apple cider vinegar has many health benefits. Kombucha vinegar […]
How to Make Ginger Soda - Delicious Medicine for Your Body
Best of 2016
The “ginger bug” has grown in popularity over the […]
Living Longer on Yogurt and Kefir
Milk Kefir
I love to eat and make kefir as well […]
Ten Kefir Ice Creams
Desserts, Milk Kefir
I’m always looking for ways to enjoy my […]
Get Dirty - Get Microbes - Be Happy!
Health and Wellness
Several years ago I found myself with much to […]
Starter Cultures ~ The Science Experiment
Cultured Vegetables, Health and Wellness, Kombucha, Milk Kefir
So, let’s talk about starter cultures! I would […]
Coconut Oil Is Incredible!
Condiments, Kombucha, Summer Food
I love, love, coconut oil for a myriad of […]
Three Foods That Can Change Your Life ~ The Trilogy
Best of 2016, Cultured Vegetables, Health and Wellness, Kombucha, Milk Kefir, Q&A
Fermentation is an art form and each individual cultured […]
Help! My SCOBY Is UGLY and Other Common Issues
Kombucha
There are a lot of common misbeliefs when it […]
Jun! New Culture or Honey Kombucha Hybrid?
Best of 2016
For some of you, this culture is old news . . . […]
Six Reasons (and Recipes) to Eat Fermented Pickles
Cultured Vegetables, Health and Wellness
My 23-year-old son, DJ, called me from his home. […]
Can Cultured Foods Hurt Me?
Health and Wellness, Q&A
I get a lot of people writing me letters […]
Why People Fight Over Kefir
Milk Kefir
Probiotic Mocktails! Kefir, Kombucha, and More!
Kombucha, Water Kefir
A recent study, published in the journal PNAS, suggested […]
Probiotic Salads and Dressings
Condiments, Summer Food
Why The Whole World Should Eat Kimchi Every Day
Best of 2016
First time I heard about the power of the […]
A Love Affair With Coconut Water Kefir
Best of 2016, Water Kefir
Coconut water is my favorite water kefir. I love […]
What Kind of Tea Can I Use to Make Kombucha?
Kombucha
The legend goes . . . in China, 2727 BC, the Emperor Shen […]
Can You Reuse the Brine From Cultured Vegetables?
Cultured Vegetables
If you add a starter culture to your cultured […]
Probiotic Pets!
Milk Kefir
This little guy in the picture is my puppy […]
How Many Calories in Kefir?
Milk Kefir
Kefir can be made with many different kinds of […]
Food Care is Health Care
Health and Wellness
It's pretty crazy these days listening to all the […]
The Secret According to Kefir Ice Cream
Desserts, Milk Kefir, Summer Food
Somebody asked me the other day how I come […]
Carrots, Kombucha, and Eyes! Oh, My!
Kombucha
I was young, nine years old, and sitting in […]
Too Much Sourdough Starter? I Can Help
Frequently Asked Questions, Sourdough
It's Tuesday night and I usually make bread on […]
Foolproof Kefir
Cultured Vegetables, Health and Wellness, Milk Kefir
I love kefir grains, but I didn't start my […]
Mercury Needs Wisdom
Ailments, Health and Wellness
I couldn't figure out what was wrong with me. […]
My Grandparents Knew
Milk Kefir, smoothies
They knew the grandkids were eating badly. They fussed […]
Kombucha Treats For Your Dogs
Kombucha
Scoby treats 2I get an overabundance of kombucha SCOBYs ( […]
Red, White, and Blue Smoothies
Milk Kefir, smoothies, Summer Food
Many years ago, I was desperate to feel better. […]
Vitamin C-abbage
Cultured Vegetables
Captain Cook was one of the first people to […]
Culture Your Broccoli - It's Better
Appetizers, Condiments, Cultured Vegetables, Kombucha, Milk Kefir
When I was growing up, my mom had a […]
Video - How To Make Cultured Vegetables
Cultured Vegetables
I am very excited about the new veggie starter […]
Video - How to Make Kombucha
Kombucha
Here is one of the very first videos I […]
Kombucha Margarita and Strawberry Too!
Kombucha
Last year on my thirtieth wedding anniversary we took […]
Cultured Vegetables Made Stronger - Cutting Edge Culture
Cultured Vegetables
I am very excited to introduce you to Cutting […]
How Many Cultured Foods Do I Eat In a Day?
Cultured Vegetables, Kombucha, Milk Kefir
People have the mistaken idea that I only eat […]
Your Microbes Want This Coffee
Health and Wellness
When we were healing my daughter’s Irritable Bowel […]
Non-Dairy Kefir Wants a Date
Dairy Free Kefir
Kefir grains love to eat the sugars (lactose) in […]
The Jury Case and Carpal Tunnel
Health and Wellness
My husband was called for jury duty this week […]
Video: How to Make Kefir
Milk Kefir
A few weeks ago I had a dream about […]
My New Love - Probiotic Soup!
Health and Wellness
It’s January and it’s cold here in […]
It's Not the SCOBY That Makes Kombucha
Kombucha
Kombucha, pronounced kôm-bo͞o-CHA, is a beverage produced […]
Cashew Kefir
Dairy Free Kefir, Milk Kefir
This is a cashew apple tree. Cashew nuts are […]
Video: Is Your Kefir Separating?
Milk Kefir, Q&A
Is your kefir separating into whey and curds? Is […]
Wisdom Kraut
Condiments, Cultured Vegetables
Many of you write to me and ask how […]
Fizzy Blender "Juiced" Apple Kombucha
Kombucha
My daughter Maci got married and moved to a […]
Sweet Pickle Relish
Cultured Vegetables, Summer Food
Every year I plant my garden, anxious for my […]
Kefir Made Easy
Health and Wellness, Milk Kefir
When your feet hit the ground in the morning […]
Summer Cultured Squash
Cultured Vegetables, Summer Food
One of my favorite things about summertime is the […]
Fermentize This Salad!
Cultured Vegetables, Kombucha, Uncategorized
This is a favorite summertime salad made with cucumbers, […]
Make Cultured Veggies - But in What Kind of Jar?
Cultured Vegetables, Summer Food
I often make fermented vegetables using a canning jar […]
Do Cultured Veggies Need a Starter?
Cultured Vegetables
You do not need a starter culture to make […]
Your Body Was Designed to Heal You
Health and Wellness
How did I get here? I was a new […]
How to Travel With Kefir and Be a Pioneer
Health and Wellness, Kombucha, Milk Kefir, Summer Food
This last month my husband and I had our 30 […]
Scary Delicious Seaweed Dip
Appetizers, Condiments, Cultured Vegetables
As a kid, I spent many summer vacations in […]
Kombucha Always Brewing Method
Kombucha
Kombucha is growing in popularity and for good reason. […]
The Fairest Salad in the Land
Cultured Vegetables, Entrees, Salads
I have been making this salad a lot lately. […]
Can Rejuvelac Help with Alcoholism?
Health and Wellness, Other Recipes, Q&A
Have you heard of the fermented probiotic drink called […]
Should Babies and Children Have Cultured Foods?
Health and Wellness, Milk Kefir
Having babies is a big event. For me, it […]
Coconut Almond Kefir Ice Cream
Dairy Free Kefir, Desserts, Milk Kefir, Summer Food
The End of My Culturing Career
Condiments, Cultured Vegetables
Salad in a Fermenting Jar
Cultured Vegetables, Entrees, Milk Kefir, Salads, Summer Food
Walnut Kefir & Chocolate Fig Pudding
Dairy Free Kefir, Desserts, Milk Kefir
Have you tried making your own nut milks? Walnut […]
Pumpkin Kefir Cheese Ice Cream
Desserts, Milk Kefir, Summer Food
Sauerkraut Without a Culture
Cultured Vegetables
This is something special to know about sauerkraut. You […]
Don't Rinse Your Kefir Grains!
Milk Kefir, Q&A
Popeye and Olive Oyl Kefir Ice Cream
Desserts, Milk Kefir
The Dog That Kefir Saved
Health and Wellness, Milk Kefir
Some of the best friends I have today came […]
Chocolate Cherry Sourdough Bread
Sourdough
Kefir Ice Cream Sandwiches
Desserts, Milk Kefir, Sourdough