Fermented, Pickled and preserved

Fermented Garlic

In the past, it was customary to prepare this recipe when a child was born, and to open the jar only when that child turned thirteen. Of course, y...

Bresaola

Curing meat is one of the oldest ways to keep food, drawing out flavors that only time can create. The method is simple. Patience does the rest.

Wine Vinegar

The process of making wine vinegar is very simple, but it requires patience. When I was in Italy, I once stayed with a local family. On their kitc...

Homemade Mead

The honey used to make mead must be natural and unheated.

Fermented Cabbage (Sauerkraut)

It all really starts with cabbage - it’s the easiest thing to ferment. It’s as simple as two ingredients: cabbage and salt.  That’s it!  ...

Apple Cider Vinegar

The sugar in apples ferments easily, which makes apple cider vinegar the simplest homemade vinegar to prepare.This vinegar is excellent for seasoni...

Fermented Lemons

We have two recipes, both keep for three months. Recipe no 1 Ingredients Prepare a medium to large jar. 7 to 8 fresh washed lemons cut into q...