If you haven’t yet heard of the refreshingly tart drink known as a ‘shrub’, you’re missing out! From the Middle East to Europe, vinegar-based drinks have been around for centuries as a way to preserve fruit and purify water without the need of refrigeration. Shrubs really blew-up in American households during the colonial era, but as refrigeration became commonplace, they were slowly replaced with juice and soft drinks. Little did anyone know, shrubs would be all the rage hundreds of years later. So, what exactly is a shrub?! Shrubs can be made from any fruit that has been macerated in sugar to obtain a deliciously sweet syrup. The syrup is then mixed with apple cider vinegar to hit the perfect...
New to fermenting? Radishes are great place to start. These versatile little jewels just love the ferment action and lose some of their heat when fermented, instead taking on a much more mellow but zingy taste.
This tasty little kim chi recipe is truly maximum reward for almost next to no effort. Wait patiently for a few days for the ferment to take place and you’ll have your taste buds buzzing contentedly and your body will bloody love you for it.
A tasty vego alternative to the meat eaters fav. Best enjoyed with an ice-cold beer and topped with kimchi or pickled daikon. This recipe is finger-licking good in the best kind of way.
