When asked to host a fermentation demo for Suzie’s Farm‘s 2013 Strawberry Jam here in San Diego, I had to think about all the ways strawberries are preserved. The most obvious is, well, preserves. Since that does not involve fermentation, that was a non-starter. … Read more
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Book Review: “Good Morning, Kimchi!”
Good Morning, Kimchi! is a 128-page paperback, glossy volume, translated from Korean author Dr. Sook-ja Yoon. Part recipe book, part cultural lesson, it serves a great primer on kimchi, the ancient Korean fermented dish. The translator is Dr. Young-hie Han. … Read more
Pickled Green Strawberries
When asked to host a fermentation demo for Suzie’s Farm‘s 2013 Strawberry Jam here in San Diego, I had to think about all the ways strawberries are preserved. The most obvious is, well, preserves. Since that does not involve fermentation, that … Read more
Fermented Hollow Chocolate Bunnies
Warning: Images may not be suitable for young children. Q: Did we really try fermenting chocolate Easter bunnies? A: No. But this guy spent a few hot days in the back of a U.S. Mail truck before reaching his destination. … Read more
Fermenting Eggs: a Discussion
Spring has sprung! What better way to celebrate the beginning of the season of rebirth and fertility than by paying homage to the humble egg? In his latest book, The Art of Fermentation, author and fermenting guru Sandor Katz writes about … Read more
Spicy Radish Kimchi
In my never-ending quest to become more familiar with kimchi, I tried a simple recipe. This classic kimchi is made with spicy paste and just cubed daikon radish for the veg. It’s much simpler prep, since you’re just chopping one vegetable, … Read more
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Several people have asked me about what I buy and where I shop for “real food”, so I decided to complie a list of resources and provide some definitions. Much of my nutritional paradigm is informed by the Weston A. … Read more
Movie Review: “Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle”
Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle is a wonderful, complex and nuanced film about family, love, motherhood, restaurants, and of course, kimchi, a source of pride for the Korean people. It is in Korean with English subtitles. The plot revolves … Read more
Kimchi Guacamole (Gua-Kim-ole!)
Here’s another great way to enjoy kimchi. Avocados and kimchi play VERY well together. The unctuous, creaminess of the avocado are a perfect counterpoint to the spiciness of kimchi. So naturally guacamole, or should we say, gua-KIM-ole, is a great … Read more
Eat more sauerkraut!
In the midst of winter’s cold short days, the ancients knew that eating traditionally fermented foods was a way to stay healthy, by providing vitamins that couldn’t be had from fresh fruit, which is long out of season. So when … Read more