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Glass drinking jars filled with ginger kombucha that's fizzy at the top, next to a large ginger root.

Ginger Kombucha: Second Ferment

Ginger kombucha is a simple second ferment that is easy to make at home. This flavored kombucha recipe only takes a few ingredients, is quick to put together, and is perfect for beginners. It turns out fizzy, refreshing, and full of probiotics! Flavored Kombucha Ginger kombucha is one of the easiest flavors to make using…

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Strawberry Kombucha: Second Ferment

Strawberry kombucha is a classic flavor made with a second fermentation process. It has bubbly probiotic goodness and a sweet and sour flavor, perfect for any fermenting enthusiasts. Strawberry kombucha is one of the best kombucha flavors and is a super easy one to make! Kombucha Second Fermentation To flavor kombucha, it takes a second…

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A big jar of kombucha with a cloth secured to the top.

How to Brew Kombucha

This basic kombucha recipe is the best way to learn how to brew kombucha at home. Full of probiotics and fueled by a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast (SCOBY), this is a simple, bubbly, and delicious fermented drink! A Simple Kombucha Recipe This kombucha recipe is a perfect starting point for anyone who wants…

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Strawberry Water Kefir Soda: Second Ferment

Strawberry kefir soda is an easy and delicious way to flavor water kefir with a second fermentation. This recipe is made with a simple strawberry puree that will fuel the fermentation process to make a fizzy, refreshing probiotic drink! Flavoring Water Kefir Water kefir is a bubbly, easy-to-make fermented drink that is full of probiotic…

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How to Make Water Kefir

Water kefir is a delicious drink rich in probiotics. Also known as kefir soda, this is an easy recipe made with water kefir grains and minimal ingredients. Mostly, what you need is time, as with most ferments! Water Kefir Benefits Water kefir is a fizzy, fermented, probiotic-rich drink that is easy to make and delicious….

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13 Early Spring Edible Wild Greens

Edible wild greens start popping up in early spring and, across most regions, are plentiful and easy to forage. They’re nutritious, delicious, and free! Learn which edible weeds to look for when spring starts in your area. Edible Common Weeds Since I’m from the West Coast (Oregon) and now live in the cold, hard North…

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Quick Pickled Red Onions

You’ll love this quick pickled red onions recipe, from its tangy oniony taste to its lovely color. Making these only takes a few minutes of prep work and a few days of pickling time before you have pink pickled onions to enjoy straight from the jar! Pink Pickled Onions These pickled beauties are just what…

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Fermented Ginger Honey

Fermented ginger honey is a deliciously sweet concoction with a nice ginger flavor that isn’t spicy at all. Ginger and honey are a tasty pair, and this fermented honey recipe is full of probiotics that support your wellness, along with some herbal ginger properties. Ginger and Honey Herbal Uses Fermented honey has long been studied…

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16 Quick Pickle Recipes: Easy Refrigerator Pickles

Quick pickles are a tangy treat that is easy to make with a variety of vegetables. Also known as refrigerator pickles, these recipes are simple to throw together in just a few minutes. Then, it only takes about two or three days until you get to taste the crisp, tangy, flavorful pickle goodness that quick…

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Quick Pickled Garlic

Pickled garlic is here to brighten up your cooking with a mellow flavor that still has some bite. This easy, delicious, quick pickle recipe is simple to make and has many uses in the kitchen and medicinally. Throw these common ingredients together to enjoy all the benefits of pickled garlic! Quick Pickles for All If…

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