Fermented pickles are an absolute treat loaded with probiotics and a delicious sour pickle taste. These are the original, old-school, traditional, deli-style pickles that are nostalgic for many people. Fermented pickles are the real deal, are easy to make, and are rooted in lacto-fermented history! What’s the Difference Between Fermented Pickles and Regular Pickles? I…
Snacks
Satisfy your cravings and reach for a healthy snack to tide you over until meal time. These snack recipes are made with fresh vegetables and are often fermented to improve digestion with their probiotic goodness. Snacks such as Fermented Cucumber Pickles or Fermented Cherry Tomato Bombs are going to be your new favorite treats!
You'll also find simple cheese recipes like Milk Kefir Cheese and snacks with herbal ingredients like Popsicles with Lavender and Lemon Balm.
Homemade Marshmallows with Marshmallow Root
Homemade marshmallows are a fluffy, squishy, and delicious treat! The best part about this marshmallow recipe is that they are made with real marshmallow root, which is a beneficial herb. Using raw honey, this easy marshmallow recipe is all-natural with traditional herbal ingredients and a super tasty flavor that is amazing in hot cocoa and…
How to Make Refrigerator Dill Pickles
Refrigerator pickles, sometimes called quick pickles, are a fast and easy way to preserve the summer harvest, especially when you don’t have enough produce to justify canning several batches. Learn how to make refrigerator dill pickles! Cucumber Refrigerator Pickles While fermenting is my usual form of preserving foods, every once in a while I crave…
How to Make Sauerkraut: Traditionally Fermented Cabbage
Traditionally made from cabbage and a saltwater brine, sauerkraut is fermented for several weeks. Homemade sauerkraut is amazing and doesn’t resemble store bought at all, plus it’s easy and cheap to make and filled with probiotics. Let’s make homemade fermented sauerkraut! What is Sauerkraut? I don’t know about you, but I hated sauerkraut when I…
Roasted Olives with Rosemary and Garlic
{This post is sponsored by Mezzetta} Olives make the perfect appetizer and I’m always looking for ways to make them fancier. This recipe for roasted olives with rosemary and garlic does exactly that! Made with delicious Mezzetta olives and a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, these roasted olives will be loved…
Dehydrated Pumpkin Pie Leather Roll Ups
These dehydrated pumpkin roll ups taste just like pumpkin pie but without all the sugar! Made with just fresh roasted pumpkin, apples, and spices, pumpkin leather roll ups are a delicious way to celebrate fall. Kids love them too! The Ultimate Guide to Preserving Vegetables Book I got this recipe for pumpkin pie roll ups…
Mini Sourdough Appetizer Pizzas with Goat Cheese
{This post is sponsored by Mezzetta} If you are entertaining, or just want a fun recipe to try, these mini sourdough pizzas are perfect! Kids love them just as much as adults. Made with goat cheese and delicious Mezzetta ingredients, they are a great way to celebrate! Mezzetta Makes it Betta! These mini sourdough pizzas…
Zucchini Chips (made in a dehydrator): Low Carb, Vegan, Paleo, & Whole 30
If you’re like many gardeners, you just might have zucchini coming out of your ears during harvest season. I’ve been there before, and I’m all about new ways to preserve zucchini! I especially love it when I can use my dehydrator for preserving because it’s simple to use and a great way to store food….
Herbal Popsicles with Lavender and Lemon Balm
Sipping a cup of herbal tea is something I like to do throughout the year, but when it’s hot outside I want something cool and refreshing. Of course, I can always make an iced herbal tea like my wildflower infusion or white clover tea, but sometimes a frozen treat is the only thing that sounds…
Traditional Hummus Recipe: How to Make the Best Hummus Ever!
This traditional hummus recipe gives you that authentic texture and flavor of restaurant style hummus. It really is the best hummus ever! Homemade Traditional Hummus I know a thing or two about hummus. I got turned onto the store bought version long before it was popular, and shortly thereafter starting making my own. At first…
