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Jerilee Auclair

By Chris Johnston / February 22, 2016

Donna, I cannot THANK YOU enough! I am so amazed. I ALWAYS knew the answer was in the food but could not figure out which ones. I was on anti-depressants…

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Rosemary Acorn Squash

By Maci / January 24, 2016
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Meal Planner

By Chris Johnston / January 20, 2016

Menu Member’s Area Videos Sorted Alphabetically Ask for directions: Can I have kefir if I am lactose intolerant? Ask for directions: Can you eat too much cultured food? Ask for…

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Cultured Food For Health

By Donna Schwenk / January 5, 2016

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Cultured Food in a Jar

By Chris Johnston / January 5, 2016

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Grains Popup

By Chris Johnston / December 7, 2015

As you know, it’s hot outside. I can’t stress enough that if you order my live kefir grains, it’s your responsibility to make sure you will be home when they…

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Acorn Squash with Wisdom Kraut

By Maci / November 8, 2015
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Mercury Needs Wisdom

By Donna Schwenk / November 8, 2015

I couldn’t figure out what was wrong with me. I felt off, kind of loopy in the head and couldn’t think straight, and not myself. I was tired and wanting to rest a lot and didn’t want to exercise. This was not like me, and it scared me. Then I got a cold. […]

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Prebio Plus

By Donna Schwenk / October 10, 2015

Description Outside the USA? Prebio Plus is food for your bacteria. Prebio Plus has three different strains of prebiotics, making it three times as effective as other prebiotics on the…

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Acai Kombucha

By Maci / October 8, 2015
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Cindy Lou

By Chris Johnston / September 24, 2015

3 years ago I experienced what is called trigger finger! My fingers were locking up and not bending any longer but locking into a closed position. I had a CK…

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My Grandparents Knew

By Donna Schwenk / August 30, 2015

They knew the grandkids were eating badly. They fussed at our parents but nobody listened, because the foods we were eating were so addictive. We reasoned that they were the older generation and they were just being cranky. They didn’t like it when we ate sugar-laden cereals for breakfast or soda pop with lunch and dinner. […]

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Cultured Food for Health

By Chris Johnston / August 29, 2015

You will my new book   Cultured Food for Health explores the science behind the benefits of cultured foods and shows how incorporating “The Trilogy”—kefir, kombucha, and cultured vegetables—into our…

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Kombucha Treats For Your Dogs

By Donna Schwenk / August 1, 2015

Scoby treats 2I get an overabundance of kombucha SCOBYs (Symbiotic Colony of Bacteria and Yeast). Every time you make a pot of kombucha you get another SCOBY. So what to do with them? I usually just put them in my garden. The plants love the B vitamins in the kombucha SCOBYs and they seem to nurture the soil and keep the bugs away. […]

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Cultured Carrot Coins and Celery Sticks

By Donna Schwenk / July 11, 2015
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Red, White, and Blue Smoothies

By Donna Schwenk / July 4, 2015

Many years ago, I was desperate to feel better. I had no one to help me get started with cultured foods. In fact, everybody I talked with told me I was crazy and not to consume them. But I had an overwhelming desire to figure it out. Little did I know they were calling me to wellness. […]

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Three Patriotic Probiotic Smoothies

By Maci / June 27, 2015
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Double Probiotic Broccoli Salad

By Maci / June 11, 2015
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Worldwide

By Chris Johnston / June 2, 2015

I’m sorry, but I don’t ship outside of the United States. If you are from another country and want to find cultures, here are some resources that might help. http://www.cuttingedgecultures.com/…

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Tom Ribel

By Chris Johnston / May 31, 2015

Dear Donna, Three years ago I was so sick I didn’t think I was going to live much longer. I was diagnosed with cirrhosis of the liver caused by the…

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Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired

By Donna Schwenk / May 31, 2015

Why on earth am I writing about bacteria? A few years ago I was nearly non-functional. I felt terrible. I had zero energy. All food made me sick – especially healthy food. I didn’t want to go anywhere or do anything and was seriously thinking I would end up going on disability at work. […]

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Cultured Vegetables Using a Starter Culture

By Donna Schwenk / May 4, 2015
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Fruity Cinnamon Kraut

By Donna Schwenk / May 2, 2015
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Chimp Mint Smoothie

By Donna Schwenk / April 19, 2015
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Camp Trilogy

By Chris Johnston / March 27, 2015

Have you heard about The Trilogy? Kefir, kombucha, and cultured veggies are three cultured probiotic foods that can change you life and your body. These are three of the most powerful superfoods you can eat and Donna wants to teach you how to make them a part of your life.

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Magic Chocolate Topping

By Donna Schwenk / March 25, 2015
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Cultured Asparagus

By Donna Schwenk / March 25, 2015
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Cultured Carrots

By Donna Schwenk / March 25, 2015
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Sprouted Sandwich Rolls

By Donna Schwenk / March 25, 2015
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Fermented Cocktail Grapes

By Donna Schwenk / March 25, 2015
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Fermented Jalapeno Dip

By Donna Schwenk / March 25, 2015
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Apple Kraut

By Donna Schwenk / March 25, 2015
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Kombucha with Whipped Coconut Cream

By Donna Schwenk / March 23, 2015
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Coconut Milk

By Donna Schwenk / March 18, 2015
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The Jury Case and Carpal Tunnel

By Donna Schwenk / March 1, 2015

My husband was called for jury duty this week and found himself in jury selection for a case involving a very popular restaurant. The complainant was a woman who said she got carpal tunnel syndrome on the job, was treated, and then six months later was fired. My husband was picked as Juror Number Two. […]

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The Healing Power of Cultured Foods

By Chris Johnston / January 1, 2015

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The Probiotic Powerhouse

By Chris Johnston / January 1, 2015

I have made it my mission to help you find who you’re meant to be: happy, healthy, and well.  This is why I created my online course The Probiotic Powerhouse:…

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Steve Kirkbride

By Chris Johnston / December 14, 2014

Hi Donna, I live in the county of Yorkshire in the UK. l purchased a magazine called, “What Doctors don’t Tell You.,” and your story was in the magazine. What…

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Amanda Zbitniff

By Chris Johnston / December 1, 2014

I wanted to say how grateful I am to you and your quest for the whole world to experience the power of cultured foods! I began reading your blog and…

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Tuscan Zucchini Dip

By Donna Schwenk / September 12, 2014
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Shelley’s Cultured Vegetables

By Donna Schwenk / September 11, 2014
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Maci’s Cultured Carrots

By Donna Schwenk / September 11, 2014
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Golden Beet Sauerkraut

By Donna Schwenk / September 11, 2014
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Flu Prevention: Cultured Veggies

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Wisdom Kraut

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Probiotic Pickle Poppers

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Parmesan Crisps with Kraut and Cheese

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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More Than Taco Salad

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Cultured Broccoli Salad In a Jar

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Christmas Kraut

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Jicama If You’re Sicka-ma

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Dilly Beans

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Sweet Potato with Cultured Toppings

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Baked Sweet Potato Chips

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Zucchini Sweet Potato Cultured Vegetables

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Shelley’s Cultured Veggies – The Original Recipe

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Salad in a Fermenting Jar

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Red, White, Blue and Cultured Too

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Orangeade Kraut

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Cinnamon Dill Pickles

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Mexican Carrots

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Root Beer Kombucha Float

By Donna Schwenk / September 10, 2014
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Fermented Cherry Tomatoes

By Donna Schwenk / September 9, 2014
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Fermented Jalapenos

By Donna Schwenk / September 9, 2014
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Fermented Garlic

By Donna Schwenk / September 9, 2014
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Cultured Peach Pico Salsa

By Donna Schwenk / September 3, 2014
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Kombucha Yogurt Smoothie

By Donna Schwenk / September 3, 2014
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Summer Cultured Squash

By Donna Schwenk / September 3, 2014
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Fairest Salad in the Land

By Donna Schwenk / September 3, 2014
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Tuscan Tomatoes

By Donna Schwenk / September 3, 2014
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Cultured Chile Salsa

By Donna Schwenk / September 3, 2014
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Cultured Border Salsa

By Donna Schwenk / September 3, 2014
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Donna’s Dill Pickles

By Donna Schwenk / September 3, 2014
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Coconut Hot Chocolate

By Donna Schwenk / September 2, 2014
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Brownie Cupcakes (Gluten Free)

By Donna Schwenk / September 1, 2014
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Sprouted Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Skillet

By Donna Schwenk / August 31, 2014
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Vanilla Extract

By Donna Schwenk / August 31, 2014
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Sweet Pickle Relish

By Donna Schwenk / August 25, 2014
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Fermented-Cucumber-Tomato-Salad

By Donna Schwenk / August 24, 2014
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Rosemary Sage Lemon Pickles

By Donna Schwenk / July 29, 2014
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Getting Started Guide

By Donna Schwenk / July 19, 2014

Click on a pot to download the guide!

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Gallon Jar

By Chris Johnston / April 7, 2014

One gallon see-through glass food storage is perfect for fermenting kombucha, kefir, and also for fermenting vegetables. Comes with a plastic continuous thread lid, ideal for multiple purposes and company…

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Butter Muslin

By Donna Schwenk / January 24, 2014

Description Butter Muslin is used to drain soft cheeses. It’s wonderful for making kefir cheese, Chevre cheese, or cottage cheese. 100% Cotton Thread count 90 per inch Re-usable Machine washable…

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Question & Answers

By Donna Schwenk / December 13, 2013

I posted a blog and asked for your questions on cultured foods. I am going to attempt to answer these questions in short videos and blog posts. Helping you have…

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Bulgarian Yogurt Starter

By Donna Schwenk / November 23, 2013
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Can Rejuvelac Help with Alcoholism?

By Donna Schwenk / November 16, 2013

Have you heard of the fermented probiotic drink called Rejuvelac? The first time I heard of it I was just beginning with all things fermented and this drink intrigued me. […]

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Tara Belderok

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

I am thankful that my husband made it out alive from Tower 1 on 9/11 (with 8 minutes to spare). I am also very thankful for you, Donna, because he…

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Jolene Taranto

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

“Donna, this is so emotional! I can’t believe I was privileged enough to be the mother of a miracle – and YES, I truly believe he is a miracle! I…

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Jody Brantley

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

Hello Donna! I’m so thankful for you! Your positive attitude and love for life are contagious. I’ve been on a healing journey for about 3 years now. Severe Adrenal Fatigue,…

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Brooke Sahni

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

My dog had urinary tract infections since puppyhood that we could never clear with antibiotics prescribed by the vet. after a year of dealing with her incontinence issues from the…

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Buttons

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

Funny story, the first time I made Kefir cheese my tiny silky dog (15 yrs old and 4kg)) stood by the bowl catching the whey. I had the kefir hanging…

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Diane Ryan

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

Our family has just started on the probiotic food journey. my 7-year-old son has had lots of health issues for years. A holistic dr ordered a test that revealed that…

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Jeremiah England

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

Donna, I really can’t say thank you enough for introducing me to cultured foods. Nothing is harder for a parent than watching your child be sick. My son, Daniel, was…

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Lisa Sadler

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

Poor Bennett woke us up at 1 am after not quite making it to the bathroom ~ nasty vomiting & cramps from a stomach virus. Thanks to Donna Schwenk he…

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Kim Ireland

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

My wife and I are so excited about our new found friends…..all 100 trillion of them. We feed ’em kefir and kimchi, and soon your trilogy, as often as we…

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Jada Rhodes

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

I was introduced to Kefir about 6 months ago while pregnant with my 6th baby. After my first 1/4 cup, I felt so energized and my nausea went away!! I…

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Carolyn Rice

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

Hi Donna, I just wanted to let you know I had my first batch of Kefir tonight. I second fermented with an orange peel as you showed in the video,…

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Sarah Metzler

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

Donna, I want to thank you so much for your incredible website! I can’t even begin to tell you how much you have changed my life! I came to cultured…

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Amber Brunson

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

Hello Donna, I began my fermented food journey a few years ago. I was overweight and having constant yeast infections. I began by fasting a number of times which did…

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Bruce Hood

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

Hi, Donna! I have some exciting news to pass on. I remember reading last summer about how probiotics had helped reduce your allergy symptoms, and thinking how wonderful that would…

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Natalie Schofield

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

Hi Donna, I just have to tell you ( as I hope you’ll be as excited as me considering everyone around me thinks I’m looney) however… I had tickets to…

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Susan W.

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

My life has indeed been touched by fermented foods. I have my 2 children to thank for moving me to this journey. There’s nothing like becoming a mother and it…

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Sandra B.

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

Donna! Thank you so much for educating people on the importance of cultured foods. your story is a real inspiration. I have a short story to tell at this time.…

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Zeus Porter

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

I have been making water kefir for two months now, and have been making milk kefir for about 3 weeks. I started putting water kefir starter in my chihuahua’s water…

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Leigh Porter

By Chris Johnston / November 13, 2013

My beautiful daughter Layla has a great story as well. Layla is recovering and healing with kefir and kombucha, she has autism spectrum disorder. When we found out that she…

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Get your free gift!!!

By Donna Schwenk / October 14, 2013

To get your free gifts: exclusive lifetime access to my newest video: “How to Heal Your Digestion and Allergies” plus a downloadable PDF Guide to go with it, and Twelve printable…

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Should Babies and Children Have Cultured Foods?

By Donna Schwenk / July 6, 2013

Having babies is a big event. For me, it was life-threatening and life-changing. My third pregnancy was actually the catalyst for this blog, my website, and my books. My pregnancy was a scary event – things quickly went from bad to worse and they delivered my baby 7.5 weeks early to save my life and hers. […]

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Cultured Food for Life

By Donna Schwenk / June 27, 2013

Get My First Book Cultured Food for Life What if I told you that not only are these foods easy to make and taste absolutely delicious, they will literally transform…

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Donna’s Cultures

By Donna Schwenk / June 15, 2013

These are my cultures and I love them: Kefir, Kombucha, Cultured Vegetables, and Sourdough. They have brought me years of well being, love, and joy! I hope they will do…

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Salad in a jar

Salad in a Fermenting Jar

By Donna Schwenk / April 27, 2013

Travel Food with Culture I spend almost all of my weekends in the spring and summer out of town at the lake. Because of this, I have to pack coolers…

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By Donna Schwenk / May 14, 2012

Kefir Kombucha Cultured Vegetables Sprouted & Sourdough Starter Cultures Books & DVDs Membership View All Categories If you like this, then please share! Kefir Kombucha Cultured Vegetables Sprouted and Sourdough…

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Become A Biotic Pro

By Donna Schwenk / April 2, 2012

Become a Biotic Pro!!! Whether you have been making cultured foods for a while or are just getting started, you should join our community of Biotic Pro members! View Plans…

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About Me

By Donna Schwenk / October 24, 2011

I believe my second life began when I was 41 years old and I had just given birth to my third child, Holli. I often tell people that she came…

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Pepperpot Soup

By Donna Schwenk / October 12, 2010
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Cream of Vegetable Soup (Thanksgiving Soup)

By Donna Schwenk / October 12, 2010
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Cultured Ketchup

By Donna Schwenk / September 12, 2010
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Fermented Mustard

By Donna Schwenk / September 12, 2010
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What is Kombucha?

By Donna Schwenk / January 24, 2010

What is Kombucha? So what exactly is kombucha? Kombucha (pronounced come-boo-cha) is a living health drink made by fermenting tea and sugar with the kombucha culture. It has been around…

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