Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Countertop yogurt-making is simple and tasty. You only need a culture and countertop to make an easy batch every day. This variety of yogurt is an heirloom culture that can last for generations with basic care.
Kahm yeast appears as a thin layer, sometimes called a pellicule, on fermented pickles when there has been a bit too much air exposure. Identify it and learn all you need to know about the wrath of Kahm.
Cukes aren't the only thing you can pickle! By fermenting your grains, you make them sour (just like fermented pickles) and delicious but also much healthier to consume!
Making kir royale is as simple as making creme de cassis. But why infuse when you can ferment? This blackcurrant wine makes bubbly bubblier and more beautiful.