In fermentation recipes, the biggest mistake is letting veggies float above the brine. They get moldy and taste awful! You need a weight or a smaller jar to keep everything submerged. My easy brine recipes work best this way. Save this for your next batch! 🥒
Homemade elderflower champagne in these glass bottles on the deck – that golden fizz under red caps is the coziest summer mood. The garden blur in the back makes me want to sip it right there 🍃 Save this for your next batch! #elderflowerchampagne #homemadebubbly #summerdiy #gardenrecipes #cozyliving
These pickled Brussels sprouts (aka frog balls) are the snack I didn’t know I needed. That jar in the photo? Cinnamon stick and star anise in the brine give ’em a gentle spiced kick – so good straight from the fridge. Make a quick batch or water bath can a few jars. Get the recipe here! #pickledbrusselsprouts #frogballs #picklingrecipes #brusselsproutspickles #refrigeratorpickles
Herbal bone broth is my favorite thing to simmer when the weather turns chilly. I toss in rosemary, thyme, and a few garlic cloves with my chicken bones – it smells amazing and tastes even better. This slow-simmered broth is so nourishing for immune health and perfect for sipping by the mugful. Save this for your next batch! 🍲
Making homemade fruit kvass is way cheaper than you’d think, plus it’s super easy! This jar was made with leftover blackberries and sugar, and that gorgeous orange-red color is all natural. no fancy equipment needed, just a swing-top bottle and some patience. Save this budget-friendly ferment recipe for your next DIY attempt 😋
This is my go-to pickling cucumbers recipe for summer – slice fresh cukes and pink onions straight into a Mason jar, cover with brine, and pop it in the fridge. They come out crunchy and colorful, perfect for salads and avocado toast. Saving this for your next garden harvest? 🌿 #picklingcucumbers #refrigeratorpickles #pickledonions #masonjarrecipes #summerpreserving
Naturally fermented homemade cola is a real thing and it’s wild! 🫧 This fermented drink uses a fermentation recipe with plant-based ingredients, fizzy and fun. Save this for your next fermenting project. #homemadecola #fermenteddrinks #fermentationrecipe #fermenting #plantbased
The biggest mistake with fermenting herbs and proteins? Adding fresh herbs too early into a long brine — they turn bitter and slimy. I learned this the hard way. Save fresh herbs for the last few days of the ferment, or swap in dried for the long haul. Your fermented snacks taste so much brighter! Try it next batch 🌿
This prebiotics vs probiotics infographic is so helpful for cozy meal planning! It shows exactly which everyday foods fit into each category – bananas, garlic and cocoa for prebiotics, sauerkraut and raw cheese for probiotics. I’m saving this to my healthy gut board for easy reference on grocery day. 🥑🧀