Don't let over-complicated recipes fool you: fermentation is not an exact science. There is room for creativity and you don't need any specialized skills to start.
Stop! Put the pumpkin down. There is no need to kick your pumpkins to the curb after Halloween. If they're still fresh and whole—and you're not the "pumpkin-pie-from-scratch" type (we don't judge)—it's time to grab a Mason jar and yourMasontops fermentation tools.
What's more comforting than warming your body from the inside out on a crisp day? Soup is an excellent way to stay warm while maintaining a balanced diet. It's like the salad of winter! We have found 3 fermented soups that will keep you warm, happy and healthy until spring and beyond. why.
Below are three delicious foods you can ferment before Thanksgiving to cut some of the sugar out of your favorite dishes, while still enjoying incredible flavor.
Let the good food and great memory making begin...
The Shockeys live in the Applegate Valley of Southern Oregon where they have been growing vegetables and fermenting for the past 14+ years. They have mastered the art of fermenting vegetables on their rustic farm and, lucky for us, they have kindly imparted their knowledge.
Only eat carrot sticks if ranch is on the side? Us too... until now.
Fermented Dill Sticks look like regular, old, ranch-needing carrots sticks (meh), but they are loaded with more flavor than any ramekin of ranch can hold. The secret? Fermentation.
These delightful Fermented Cherry Tomato Bombs will literally burst in your mouth with flavor. A little sour, a little fizzy, and a little dilly: they are very delicious. If you love tomatoes, you will definitely enjoy this fermented twist.
To honor this special season, Masontops is offering 14% off of ourfermentation products so you can make your own sauerkraut before the Oktoberfest season.
We also want to share with you our favorite Traditional German Sauerkraut Recipe..
Back to school! For a lot of us that means back to the lunch-making grind.
It can be tough to find something kids like, let alone is good for them, so we scouted out kid-approved fermentation recipes to make life a little easier. The best part? Your kids can help make them!
As the summer ends, now is your last chance to ferment the fruit (or vegetables) of your summer labor.