As said in my previous post, the most difficult part of making Kimchi is getting the proper ingredients. Even though some people just ferment any veg with ginger and garlic and called it Kimchi, I recommend to be a bit more ambitious and at least use legitimate Nappa cabbage as the base. Continue reading How To Make Kimchi
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What is Real Bread?
Ireland is a great place to live in, but as I already said many times, coming here ten years ago was a bit of a culinary shock for me. Continue reading What is Real Bread?
Should Fermented Food Be Refrigerated?
In my last post, I tried to answer the most frequently asked question about Fermented Food. Having done that, I am proceeding to the next one, i.e. should Fermented Food be kept in the fridge? Continue reading Should Fermented Food Be Refrigerated?
Fermented Food Freak on the Radio
Yes, FFF was on the radio! They allowed me to talk about myself and my blog for over half an hour and it felt awesome, of course. Continue reading Fermented Food Freak on the Radio
Buttermilk – The Irish Treasure
Ireland is a land of many treasures, most of which are smartly monetised in the form of products pushed on American tourists. At the same time, some truly fabulous things are treated with a deep contempt and not valued at all. One of them is Irish Buttermilk. Continue reading Buttermilk – The Irish Treasure
Are All Fermented Foods Probiotic?
Any food made by fermentation can be called Fermented Food. However, not all fermented foods are probiotic. Continue reading Are All Fermented Foods Probiotic?
Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
Besides supplements, lacto-fermented foods are the only source of live beneficial bacteria in the human diet. Eating these products supports the functions the good gut flora performs in our bodies. Continue reading Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
