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The Power of Probiotics (+ 2 Kombucha Recipes)

Editor’s Note: Effervescent and salubrious, kombucha is a perfect summer thirst quencher. In “Delicious Probiotic Drinks,” Julia Mueller introduces the art of fermentation with easy-to-follow fun recipes you can brew at home. From kombucha to kefir and ginger beer—there’s a whole world of tasty fermented refreshers to be explored. The following is an excerpt about probiotics and…


The Benefits of Probiotics: Boosting Immunity With Homemade Fermented Foods

Many individuals spend significant amounts of money on probiotic supplements to boost their immune systems and improve digestion. However, many naturally fermented foods already contain probiotics. Yogurt and kimchi are prime examples of nutrient-rich superfoods that offer these benefits. In this article, we will delve into traditional methods for preparing homemade fermented foods, which serve…


Fermented Foods Improve Brain Health: Study

Fermented foods, which we all know are good for the gut, are also beneficial for our brains, preliminary findings from a new study out of Ireland suggest. Foods can significantly impact our mental health, and certain foods in particular can positively affect the brain. For example, according to a review published in Preventive Nutrition and Food Science,…


Top 10 Superfoods of 2023 as Recommended by Nutritionists

Superfoods are foods rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. They offer numerous health benefits for the human body, including strengthening the immune system and helping to prevent disease. Amy Fischer, a registered dietitian from the United States, has recently shared on Good Housekeeping’s website her list of the top 10 superfoods: 1. Fermented Foods  Fermented…


Mind the Rind: Bay Area Cheese Classes Offer Deep, Delicious Dive Into Curds

By Jessica Yadegaran From Bay Area News Group San Francisco—“Always taste from mild to wild,” proclaims Caitlin O’Neill, a certified cheese professional with The Cheese School of San Francisco. We scribble the edict in our tasting notes, next to “cheddar is a noun and a verb” and “don’t eat the rind, if it smells like cat box,” trying…


How to Make Homemade Kimchi (Recipe + Video)

By Chef Bao This is a simple and traditional cabbage-style kimchi that incorporates the crunch of apples and radishes, along with the tanginess of pears, for a burst of flavors and textures that will beat anything you’ve had at your favorite Korean restaurant. Kimchi is a dish that’s made from a variety of seasoned and fermented…


No Knead Einkorn Sourdough Bread

I am so excited to add this amazing recipe for no knead einkorn sourdough bread to the catalog of nearly 400+ Real Food recipes (including 16 bread recipes) on this blog! This authentic, yeast free sourdough creation comes from Carla Bartolucci, one of the world’s foremost experts in the cultivation and traditional preparation of einkorn, the only nonhybridized…


5 Minute Fermented Salsa Trick

The fermented cilantro salsa and super raw salsa recipes I posted awhile back are incredibly delicious and far healthier alternatives to jarred shelf-stable salsa from the store. What if you are so schedule crunched that you don’t even have the time to chop up all the ingredients? In that case, let me share how to make 5 minute fermented…


Fermented Salsa Takes Your Favorite Condiment to the Next Level

Fresh salsa is delicious, but it can be leveled up by fermenting it to create another layer of flavor. The process of fermentation melds the ingredients together and gives the salsa an effervescence that otherwise wouldn’t exist. I’ve been told by some people lacking fermentation experience that when they think about fermentation, they often think…


Easy to Make Sourdough Starter Recipe

When I first got into Traditional Food in 2001, I pretty much had to make anything and everything myself. The reason is because there were few companies (and none in my local area) that made the type of food I was seeking. Worse, few people understood what I was even talking about! This was true…