What “Bubbling” Means in Fermentation (A Simple Pickle Recipe)

As the Pacific Northwest gardening season winds down, our focus shifts from the garden beds to the kitchen counter. The harvest is in, and now the quiet, magical work of preservation begins. One of our favorite methods is lacto-fermentation, and there’s no better visual for this living process than a jar of pickles, happily bubbling away. Many people who are new to fermenting get nervous when they see this activity. Is it safe? Is it […]

No-Waste Recipe: How to Make Kimchi from Beet Greens

A large glass jar filled with vibrant, red beet green kimchi, fermenting on a kitchen counter.