Fermenting & Culturing

probiotic mint chocolate

Probiotic Mint Chocolate Chip Popsicles (dairy-free option!)

Creamy and naturally sweet, studded with chocolate chips, these mint chocolate chip popsicles are the perfect homemade treat on a hot day! Probiotic milk kefir and hidden veggies like spinach (and avocado… technically a fruit!) make them extra nutrient-dense and healthy! [by Jamie Larrison]

lactofermented mustard recipes

3 Lacto-Fermented Mustard Recipes (zippy, zingy flavor!)

Zippy, zingy homemade mustard is easy, delicious, and lacto-fermented! Whip it into potato salad, salad dressing, or deviled eggs… dollop it on hamburgers or hotdogs… or use it as a dip for soft pretzels. You’ll never buy store-bought mustard again! [by Erin Vander Lugt]

sourdough pesto pizza

Sourdough Pesto Pizza (sourdough discard recipe!)

Homemade pizza night is the quickest (and easiest) it’s ever been with this sourdough pesto pizza! A “no wait” sourdough recipe using up sourdough discard, it’s flavorful, savory, and *sooo* easy. Simply top with fresh basil pesto, sliced tomatoes, and mozzarella… and dig in! [by Melissa Posey]

manakish middle eastern

Manakish (Middle Eastern Pizza)

With savory, toasty za’atar seasoning and triple-rise, chewy sourdough pocket bread, this Middle Eastern pizza recipe (also called manakish or manaqish) is a favorite recipe from my childhood. Enjoy it as a make-ahead snack, appetizer, dinner, or even brunch! [by Wardee Harmon]

ultimate milk kefir

The ULTIMATE Milk Kefir Guide (how to make it, troubleshooting tips & MORE!)

Fresh, tart, and effervescent, milk kefir is a living food teeming with beneficial bacteria and yeasts for gut health! This ultimate guide to all things dairy kefir will answer your burning questions — how to make it, which milk to use, what to do if it’s too sour… plus troubleshooting and my 3 best culturing tips! [by Wardee Harmon and Haniya Cherry]

won8217t sourdough bread

Why Won’t My Sourdough Bread Rise? How To Know When Your Starter Is Strong Enough For Bread-Baking

Have you tried baking sourdough bread time and time again… only to end up with small, dense, hard loaves? Maybe your starter just wasn’t ready. Here are some sourdough troubleshooting tips — and how to know when your starter is strong enough for bread-baking! [by Wardee Harmon with Melissa Norris]

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