One of the oldest food preparation techniques known to man is back. At a recent Science on Tap event at National Mechanics restaurant in Philadelphia, scientists and interested participants gathered ...

Fermented drinks like kombucha, kefir, and amazake contain live bacteria and other compounds that may help support gut health ...

Fermented garlic and honey is one of the most well known herbal remedies! It has roots in traditional medicine as a wellness ...

Inspired by his Southern childhood, Kevin West presents 220 sweet and savory recipes for jams, pickles, cocktails and more in Saving the Season (Knopf, 2013). From the novice to the professional, ...

Wild Fermentation (Chelsea Green Publishing, 2003) by Sandor Ellix Katz explores the variety of dishes that can be made via fermentation. This excerpt comes from chapter 9, “Fermented-Grain Porridges ...

Between fad diets, workout routines and an ever-growing list of supplements, Americans are looking for the best way to take control of their health. Registered Dietician Laura Buxenbaum, of the Dairy ...

Sauerkraut is one of the most common fermented foods. It’s traditionally made only with cabbage, caraway seeds, and salt, but you can also add other fruits or vegetables, such as carrots or apples.

PRESERVING THE HARVEST: A simple mixture of fresh vegetables, salt and time can yield delicious fermented results. The kitchen of Janelle Lucido-Conate’s West Asheville home is literally bubbling with ...

The Thanksgiving table doesn’t leave a ton of room for real innovation if you’re sticking to the classics. What I feel the spread often lacks is hits of brightness and slaps of deep flavor amongst the ...