Kombucha, Kefir, and Beyond

Kombucha, Kefir, and Beyond
Author: Alex Lewin
Publisher: Fair Winds Press
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2017-02-15
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 159233802X

Kombucha, Kefir, and Beyond contains healthy, innovative recipes and instructions to show you how to brew your own delicious, probiotic beverages in your own kitchen. Fermented foods have taken the world by storm due to their health and real food benefits. They help improve digestion, enable us to better assimilate vitamins and minerals, and strengthen the immune system. And of all fermented foods, drinks are some of the most versatile—and tasty! You may be able to buy many fermented trips in stores, but making them at home is simple, economical, and makes them even better for you. With just a few ingredients and materials, you can start brewing your own delicious beverages for your family. Kombucha, Kefir, and Beyond is packed with innovative drink recipes, from healthy homemade sodas to traditional kvass and cider, that you can make in your home kitchen and enjoy all year long! Inside, you’ll learn: Why to ferment your drinks The history of fermentation and the value of traditional foods The benefits of fermented drinks to your health All the basics: the process, the tools, and how to get started Five-minute recipes for lassis, fermented lemonade, and more How to use starters to make kombucha, kefir, root beer, wine, and others again and again Age-old recipes for kvass, switchel, vinegar, and mead Everything you need to know about why the recipes work, why they are safe, what to do if they go wrong, and how to modify them to suit your taste Raise a glass to good health with Kombucha, Kefir, and Beyond.

Traditionally Fermented Foods

Traditionally Fermented Foods
Author: Shannon Stonger
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Total Pages: 227
Release: 2017-05-09
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1624143458

Harnessing traditions from previous generations to preserve food is not only a passion for Shannon Stonger, but a way of life. Shannon walked away from a career in chemistry to raise her family. Shortly thereafter, she and her husband moved their family off the grid to discover a more simple, agrarian life. With only minimal solar-powered electricity, Shannon relies on practical food preservation techniques, such as fermentation, to provide nutritious food for her family while cutting food costs. In Traditionally Fermented Foods, Shannon shows readers how to preserve food using traditional fermentation techniques, often without refrigeration. An alternative to canning and freezing, traditionally fermented foods do not require modern technology to preserve. You can learn Shannon’s authentic preservation technique, which she depends on daily to put food on the table, so you know they work. You can also learn how fermented foods work, how to make fermented foods and how to use fermented foods in recipes. This book contains over 80 recipes with corresponding photos.

Real Food Fermentation

Real Food Fermentation
Author: Alex Lewin
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Total Pages: 177
Release: 2012-07-01
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1610584171

Discover how to preserve your favorite foods in every season with the easy techniques and recipes in Real Food Fermentation: Preserving Whole Fresh Food with Live Cultures in Your Home Kitchen. Learn the process of fermentation from start to finish, and stock your pantry and refrigerator with delicious fruits, vegetables, dairy, and more. Fermenting is an art and a science, and Alex Lewin expertly takes you through every step, including an overview of food preserving and the fermentation process. Get to know the health benefits of fermented foods, and learn the best tools, supplies, and ingredients to use. Then start making wholesome preserved foods and beverages with step-by-step recipes for sauerkraut, kombucha, kefir, yogurt, preserved lemons, chutney, kimchi, and more, getting the best out of every season’s bounty. The book is filled with beautiful photos and clear instructions help you build your skills with confidence. It’s no wonder people are fascinated with fermenting—the process is user friendly, and the rewards are huge. Inside you’ll find: ·an overview of the art and craft of home preserving ·why fermented foods are good for you ·how to troubleshoot recipes, and how to modify them to suit your taste ·which vegetables and fruits are best for fermentation ·the best seasonings to use ·how to ferment dairy products to create yogurt, kefir, and buttermilk ·how to create fermented beverages, including mead, wine, and ginger aleWith this book as your guide, you’ll feel in control of your food and your health. See why so many people are discovering the joys of fermenting!

Delicious Probiotic Drinks

Delicious Probiotic Drinks
Author: Julia Mueller
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2014-02-04
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1628738944

The health benefits of probiotics are no secret—doctors from both the Western and Eastern medicine camps sing the praises of probiotics for their positive effects on digestion, metabolism, and the immune system. Enthusiasts of kombucha—a bubbly probiotic drink now sold regularly in stores from Manhattan delis to Seattle food co-ops—point to its high levels of B vitamins and amino acids, improving mood, energy levels, joint function, ligament health, and skin health. Now you can learn to make kombucha, as well as numerous other probiotic drinks, at home! With clear step-by-step directions, beautiful photographs, and more than seventy-five recipes, this is the ultimate guide to homemade probiotic drinks. You’ll find numerous recipes for: Kombucha Jun Kefir Lacto-fermented lemonade Ginger beer Cultured vegetable juices And more! In addition, you’ll find recipes for making yogurt, smoothies, and kefir ice cream. Fermenting drinks may seem daunting, but Julia Mueller shows how it can be fun, much more cost-effective than buying ready-made drinks from the store, and delicious! Skyhorse Publishing, along with our Good Books and Arcade imprints, is proud to publish a broad range of cookbooks, including books on juicing, grilling, baking, frying, home brewing and winemaking, slow cookers, and cast iron cooking. We’ve been successful with books on gluten-free cooking, vegetarian and vegan cooking, paleo, raw foods, and more. Our list includes French cooking, Swedish cooking, Austrian and German cooking, Cajun cooking, as well as books on jerky, canning and preserving, peanut butter, meatballs, oil and vinegar, bone broth, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.

Kombucha!

Kombucha!
Author: Eric Childs
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2013-11-05
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1101620269

The complete guide to kombucha— the wildly popular probiotic tea. Kombucha is lauded worldwide by healers, athletes, yogis, and other health-conscious souls, and is now going mainstream. Kombucha, a fermented tea beverage, has many cleansing, healing, and detoxifying effects. Eric and Jessica Childs, founders of Kombucha Brooklyn and experts on the wonders of kombucha, share their knowledge in this complete guide to kombucha. In addition to the science and culture of ‘buch, Kombucha! includes recipes and reveals inventive uses for the beverage in cooking, cocktails, and beauty products, tapping the benefits of probiotics for radiant rejuvenation.

The Big Book of Kombucha

The Big Book of Kombucha
Author: Hannah Crum
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
Total Pages: 401
Release: 2016-03-17
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1612124356

2016 Silver Nautilus Book Award Winner Brew your own kombucha at home! With more than 400 recipes, including 268 unique flavor combinations, you can get exactly the taste you want — for a fraction of the store-bought price. This complete guide, from the proprietors of Kombucha Kamp, shows you how to do it from start to finish, with illustrated step-by-step instructions and troubleshooting tips. The book also includes information on the many health benefits of kombucha, fascinating details of the drink’s history, and recipes for delicious foods and drinks you can make with kombucha (including some irresistible cocktails!). “This is the one go-to resource for all things kombucha.” — Andrew Zimmern, James Beard Award–winning author and host of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods

Fermented Probiotic Drinks at Home: Make Your Own Kombucha, Kefir, Ginger Bug, Jun, Pineapple Tepache, Honey Mead, Beet Kvass, and More

Fermented Probiotic Drinks at Home: Make Your Own Kombucha, Kefir, Ginger Bug, Jun, Pineapple Tepache, Honey Mead, Beet Kvass, and More
Author: Felicity Evans
Publisher: The Experiment, LLC
Total Pages: 307
Release: 2018-02-20
Genre: Cooking
ISBN: 1615194495

Transform your health with fermented probiotic drinks—bubbly and creamy, sweet and tart, and always delicious. It’s no secret that probiotics—the gut-friendly bacteria found in fermented foods—are a powerful superfood. They’ve been used for centuries to improve digestion, immunity, mood, and hormonal health. Plus, they’re uniquely healthful and perfect to enjoy any time of day and in any season. This beautifully illustrated cookbook makes it easy and fun to fit probiotics into your busy routine with refreshing fermented drinks you can make at home. It turns out there’s much, much more to enjoy beyond premade kombucha and kefir. Here are 50 recipes for eight different elixirs—from Chinese Jun to Mexican Pineapple Tepache—that will bring surprising flavors from around the world right to your table. Step by step, self-taught fermentation guru Felicity Evans explains how to: Stock your kitchen with expert tools and affordable ingredients Try your hand at both cultured fermentation (Pretty Vanilla, Rosewater and Chia Water Kefir) and wild fermentation (Beautifying Blueberry Beet Kvass) Recognize a successful ferment and troubleshoot when needed Confidently brew and enjoy a diverse menu of presentation-worthy drinks. With this complete resource at your fingertips, you’ll become a master of these handcrafted, healing drinks in no time.

Cultures in Bubbles

Cultures in Bubbles
Author: Barrett Williams
Publisher: Barrett Williams
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2024-04-08
Genre: Cooking
ISBN:

Unleash the effervescent world within "Cultures in Bubbles"! Embark on a voyage through time and tradition as you immerse yourself in the ancient and noble art of home fermentation. This comprehensive guide is your essential companion to mastering the creation of your very own probiotic-rich beverages, each brimming with vitality and flavor. Dive into the heart of fermentation science in our opening chapter, where you'll uncover the foundational knowledge that transforms humble ingredients into living, health-infusing elixirs. Revel in the historical significance of fermented beverages and their integral role in civilizations past and present, while discovering the extraordinary health benefits they boast, including probiotic fortification and beyond. As you advance, equip yourself with the necessary wisdom to navigate the intricacies of the fermentation process through our thorough exploration of tools, techniques, and safety measures. Become adept in the fine craft of temperature control and troubleshooting, turning potential stumbling blocks into stepping stones towards your fermentation finesse. "Cultures in Bubbles" features deep insights into bespoke brews—starting with the mystical Kombucha, the ancient "Elixir of Life," and moving through the creamy marvels of Kefir, to the spirited zest of Ginger Beer. Each chapter serves as a blueprint for brewing, flavoring, and savoring these bubbly treasures, helping you to shape them with your personal touch. Elevate your skills with advanced techniques that will teach you to carbonate like a pro, dabble in secondary fermentation, and develop complex flavor profiles that will dance on your palate. Pair your flavorful concoctions with meals, learn the art of mixology with fermented beverage cocktails, or even bake with these versatile libations. Exceed the realm of fermentation as you explore nutritional insights, learn how to build a community through sharing cultures, and grasp the intricacies of sustainable practice in your new passion. Here, tradition meets innovation—where treasured global practices inspire, and market trends are made clear, setting the stage for you to leave a personal hallmark on the fermented landscape. Whether you're nurturing beloved cultures or crafting a refreshing original, this treasure trove of knowledge will guide your hand and inspire your spirit. Join us in "Cultures in Bubbles" to not just create drinks, but to ferment a legacy brimming with life and community—one bubble at a time!

Kombucha and Beyond

Kombucha and Beyond
Author: Jamie Grey
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-06-11
Genre:
ISBN:

Kombucha and Beyond is an exciting exploration of the world of fermented foods and their incredible health benefits. In this comprehensive guide, you will discover the many varieties of fermented foods available, from traditional fermented vegetables like sauerkraut to trendy beverages like kombucha and kefir.Fermented foods have been used for centuries to promote good health, and recent research has shown that they are packed with probiotics, enzymes, and other nutrients that can improve digestion, boost the immune system, and even promote weight loss.Kombucha and Beyond covers everything you need to know about fermented foods, including the history and science behind the fermentation process, the health benefits of consuming fermented foods, and tips for incorporating fermented foods into your diet.You will also find a wide variety of delicious recipes, including probiotic-rich smoothies, fermented vegetable dishes, and even desserts made with fermented ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned fermenter or new to the world of fermented foods, Kombucha and Beyond is the ultimate guide to improving your health and well-being through the power of fermentation.