Fermenting For Foodies
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Emillie Parrish (she/her)
Author of Fermenting Made Simple and associated blog Fermenting For Foodies.
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Author of Fermenting Made Simple and associated blog Fermenting For Foodies.
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From my other blog... a favorite holiday recipe! Gluten-free fruit cake. 😀
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Gluten-free fruit cake has been our family's tradition since 2012. Here's our favorite recipe.
Gluten free fruit cake has been our family's tradition since 2012. Here's our favorite recipe, along with some fruit and flavor variations.
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December 1, 2025 at 7:39 PM
From my other blog... a favorite holiday recipe! Gluten-free fruit cake. 😀
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#glutenfree #fruitcake #recipe
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#glutenfree #fruitcake #recipe
Sourdough panettone? Yes, please!
Here is my take on this seasonal treat. If you've never had panettone, it's a cross between bread and cake and is lightly flavored with citrus and dried fruit.
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#sourdough #fermentation #Xmas
Here is my take on this seasonal treat. If you've never had panettone, it's a cross between bread and cake and is lightly flavored with citrus and dried fruit.
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#sourdough #fermentation #Xmas
Sourdough panettone is a flavorful homemade holiday treat.
Sourdough panettone is a cross between cake and bread. This citrus-flavored cake is typically served at Christmas and Easter.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Sourdough panettone? Yes, please!
Here is my take on this seasonal treat. If you've never had panettone, it's a cross between bread and cake and is lightly flavored with citrus and dried fruit.
www.fermentingforfoodies.com/sourdough-pa...
#sourdough #fermentation #Xmas
Here is my take on this seasonal treat. If you've never had panettone, it's a cross between bread and cake and is lightly flavored with citrus and dried fruit.
www.fermentingforfoodies.com/sourdough-pa...
#sourdough #fermentation #Xmas
Not a fermentation recipe... but another project I've been working on! I'm now up to 4 beeswax bowl covers. 😀
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How to make beeswax bowl covers. A sustainable, plastic-free, and zero-waste alternative!
Learn how to make homemade beeswax wraps specifically designed to go on your bowls! They are a plastic-free, DIY alternative!
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November 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Not a fermentation recipe... but another project I've been working on! I'm now up to 4 beeswax bowl covers. 😀
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I have a bunch of posts that are based on Frequently Asked Questions about fermentation or fermented foods. This is one of them... I was even asked it by my physiotherapist. 😂
How can you fix a ferment that is too salty to enjoy?
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How can you fix a ferment that is too salty to enjoy?
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4 Ways to decrease the salt in a too salty ferment. Works for pickles and sauerkraut!
Need to fix a too salty ferment? Here are four ways to reduce salt after fermentation so you don't have to worry about the sodium content.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:42 PM
I have a bunch of posts that are based on Frequently Asked Questions about fermentation or fermented foods. This is one of them... I was even asked it by my physiotherapist. 😂
How can you fix a ferment that is too salty to enjoy?
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How can you fix a ferment that is too salty to enjoy?
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This recipe came from my husband's Danish coworker. It needed a bit of adjustment to work with local ingredients. The results are delicious! If you're into a hearty, Scandinavian-style sourdough rye bread, then this recipe is for you!
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#sourdough #rye
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#sourdough #rye
Danish Sourdough Rye (Rugbrød) - A High-Fiber, Protein-Packed Bread
Rugbrød is a dense, sourdough rye bread traditional in Scandinavian countries. This recipe is made with wholegrain flour and seeds.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This recipe came from my husband's Danish coworker. It needed a bit of adjustment to work with local ingredients. The results are delicious! If you're into a hearty, Scandinavian-style sourdough rye bread, then this recipe is for you!
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#sourdough #rye
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#sourdough #rye
In addition to blogging, I'm also a food writer/columnist for two parenting magazines. 😁 This pumpkin and cream cheese recipe was something I developed for the magazines last year. And a year later, I published it on my blog. 🎃
Happy Halloween! 👻
#pumpkin #pumpkinmuffins
#glutenfreebaking
Happy Halloween! 👻
#pumpkin #pumpkinmuffins
#glutenfreebaking
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins (GF Option)
Pumpkin muffins are a fun and delicious seasonal snack. This is a low-sugar recipe that features a dollop of cream cheese in the center.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
In addition to blogging, I'm also a food writer/columnist for two parenting magazines. 😁 This pumpkin and cream cheese recipe was something I developed for the magazines last year. And a year later, I published it on my blog. 🎃
Happy Halloween! 👻
#pumpkin #pumpkinmuffins
#glutenfreebaking
Happy Halloween! 👻
#pumpkin #pumpkinmuffins
#glutenfreebaking
Has anyone gotten into the cottage cheese bowl trend? I decided to make a flavor-boosted version with Cajun-spiced sweet potatoes and ferments!
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This probiotic cottage cheese bowl is a gut-healthy take on the TikTok trend!
This cottage cheese bowl focuses on flavor! It features fresh and fermented vegetables, and umami-rich probiotic sauce.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Has anyone gotten into the cottage cheese bowl trend? I decided to make a flavor-boosted version with Cajun-spiced sweet potatoes and ferments!
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I've been woefully bad at keeping up with this account. But I'm once again determined to ween myself off of the other social media platforms. It's hard being the first to transition!
Meanwhile, here is a post about my favorite ferment of this past summer. Fermented wild foraged fruits!
Meanwhile, here is a post about my favorite ferment of this past summer. Fermented wild foraged fruits!
Fermenting Wild Berries & Fruits
Fermenting wild berries and fruits reduces the tartness while packing in the flavor. It's an easy and delicious to preserve foraged fruits.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:29 PM
I've been woefully bad at keeping up with this account. But I'm once again determined to ween myself off of the other social media platforms. It's hard being the first to transition!
Meanwhile, here is a post about my favorite ferment of this past summer. Fermented wild foraged fruits!
Meanwhile, here is a post about my favorite ferment of this past summer. Fermented wild foraged fruits!
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"All I did was swap the all-purpose flour for whole wheat—no big deal. And I think eggs are gross, so I used soaked chia seeds instead, which was a major improvement to this recipe I had never made before."
I Didn’t Follow the Recipe, and I’m Appalled It Turned Out So Awful
ONE STAR. If I could, I’d give it zero stars. I cannot believe I wasted six hours making this so-called banana bread. I did everything right. I fol...
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August 18, 2025 at 5:21 PM
"All I did was swap the all-purpose flour for whole wheat—no big deal. And I think eggs are gross, so I used soaked chia seeds instead, which was a major improvement to this recipe I had never made before."
Fermented currants are probably one of my favorite fermented condiments. The flavor is perfect with savory meals (particularly BBQ).
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Fermented Currants
Fermented currants are a tart and flavorful condiment, perfect for serving at a barbecue, on a salad, or with a cheese board.
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July 10, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Fermented currants are probably one of my favorite fermented condiments. The flavor is perfect with savory meals (particularly BBQ).
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#fermentingforfoodies #fermentedfruit
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#fermentingforfoodies #fermentedfruit
My latest blog post is all about drying herbs in paper bags. 😂 It's such an easy concept that it probably didn't need its own blog post... but I was hoping to encourage others to try it.
It's a sustainable and zero-waste option!
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It's a sustainable and zero-waste option!
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The Easiest & Tastiest Way To Dry Herbs (Paper Bag Method)
Learn how to dry herbs the easy way! This zero waste, no-fuss, paper bag method is my go-to for all freshly harvested herbs.
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July 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
My latest blog post is all about drying herbs in paper bags. 😂 It's such an easy concept that it probably didn't need its own blog post... but I was hoping to encourage others to try it.
It's a sustainable and zero-waste option!
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It's a sustainable and zero-waste option!
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My garlic scapes are forming! So excited for my favorite June ferment.
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Fermented Garlic Scapes
Wondering what you can do with garlic scapes? Try making fermented garlic scapes! This delicious recipe is a simple, no-fuss option.
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June 11, 2025 at 12:21 AM
My garlic scapes are forming! So excited for my favorite June ferment.
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A new post on my blog. After discussing these issues with friends who run small businesses, I decided to write about how we can help support small businesses without spending any money (+ few cheap ways to support too).
If I've missed anything out, please let me know
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If I've missed anything out, please let me know
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How to support small businesses for free - Stephanie Hafferty
Ten ways to support small businesses for free, five ways to help support them for a little money and why we need small businesses!
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June 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A new post on my blog. After discussing these issues with friends who run small businesses, I decided to write about how we can help support small businesses without spending any money (+ few cheap ways to support too).
If I've missed anything out, please let me know
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If I've missed anything out, please let me know
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What are you fermenting?
Fermented radishes are in my larder this week. 😀
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Fermented radishes are in my larder this week. 😀
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Fermented Radishes (Lots Of Flavor Options!)
Fermented radishes are delicious as a snack or condiment. They can be made with garden radishes, daikon radish, and more!
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June 3, 2025 at 11:32 PM
What are you fermenting?
Fermented radishes are in my larder this week. 😀
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Fermented radishes are in my larder this week. 😀
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This is a medical look at what a lot of people who eat a microbiome focused diet already know.
You are what you eat.
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You are what you eat.
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How much does your gut health impact your overall health? A lot, doctors say | CBC News
Doctors are tapping into to the emerging field of the gut microbiome to try to treat some diseases differently.
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June 1, 2025 at 1:12 PM
This is a medical look at what a lot of people who eat a microbiome focused diet already know.
You are what you eat.
www.cbc.ca/news/health/...
You are what you eat.
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Super excited to be leading a private workshop on how to ferment vegetables this afternoon! We're making a jar of carrots and radishes, and a jar of fermented onions. 😄
I love it when people realize how easy and delicious fermentation is!
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I love it when people realize how easy and delicious fermentation is!
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Simple & Delicious Fermented Onions
Fermented onions are crisp and crunchy. They are mild enough for anyone sensitive to raw onions. Delicious with cheese or sliced into a salad.
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May 27, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Super excited to be leading a private workshop on how to ferment vegetables this afternoon! We're making a jar of carrots and radishes, and a jar of fermented onions. 😄
I love it when people realize how easy and delicious fermentation is!
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I love it when people realize how easy and delicious fermentation is!
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Does anyone have a different culinary use for dandelion root?
I typically use it for tea mixes (or I guess a coffee substitute, but I'm not a coffee drinker).
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#dandelion #tea #forage
I typically use it for tea mixes (or I guess a coffee substitute, but I'm not a coffee drinker).
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#dandelion #tea #forage
Roasted Dandelion Root (Advice & Recipes)
Freshly roasted dandelion root is a delicious coffee alternative. It is simple to make and the perfect way to make use of dandelions!
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May 21, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Does anyone have a different culinary use for dandelion root?
I typically use it for tea mixes (or I guess a coffee substitute, but I'm not a coffee drinker).
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#dandelion #tea #forage
I typically use it for tea mixes (or I guess a coffee substitute, but I'm not a coffee drinker).
berriesandbarnacles.com/roasted-dand...
#dandelion #tea #forage
I was photographing for a new blog post (featuring the mean green ferment below) and decided a group shot was needed. This is about 1/4 of what is stashed in my fridge at the moment. 😂
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May 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I was photographing for a new blog post (featuring the mean green ferment below) and decided a group shot was needed. This is about 1/4 of what is stashed in my fridge at the moment. 😂
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Not a fermentation recipe... but I've started making jam with gelatin so that I can control the added sugar (or use a sugar alternative). 😄🍓
It's super easy and quick. And I love it because my kids get their after school PPJ without a heap of sugar.
#jam #food #foodsky
It's super easy and quick. And I love it because my kids get their after school PPJ without a heap of sugar.
#jam #food #foodsky
Sugar-free Jam (100% Fruit Jam With Gelatin)
Learn how to make a sugar-free jam set with gelatin. This quick and delicious, whole-fruit jam is sure to be a favorite!
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May 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Brad wanted to brew a lower alcohol beer, something that would fall between near-beer and regular brews. So we developed a Spring Session Ale! Named for our springtime brewing period.
It's patio perfect. ☀️😎
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#ferment #homebrew #beer
It's patio perfect. ☀️😎
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#ferment #homebrew #beer
Spring Session Ale: A Low Alcohol Beer (3% ABV)
This spring session ale was designed as a low alcohol beer. It's a flavorful and refreshing beer, perfect for patio season.
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May 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Brad wanted to brew a lower alcohol beer, something that would fall between near-beer and regular brews. So we developed a Spring Session Ale! Named for our springtime brewing period.
It's patio perfect. ☀️😎
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#ferment #homebrew #beer
It's patio perfect. ☀️😎
www.fermentingforfoodies.com/spring-sessi...
#ferment #homebrew #beer
My strawberries are blooming bright and starting to set fruit, which means it's time for strawberry ferments! I usually make a simple, sweet ferment.
The berries are served like jam or sauce... but the liquid is my favorite part. It's delicious mixed into sparkling water. 🍓😃
The berries are served like jam or sauce... but the liquid is my favorite part. It's delicious mixed into sparkling water. 🍓😃
Fermented Strawberries (For Jam, Cordial, or Topping)
Fermented strawberries are easy and delicious. This recipe includes options for turning fermented strawberries into a sauce or jam.
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April 29, 2025 at 4:27 PM
My strawberries are blooming bright and starting to set fruit, which means it's time for strawberry ferments! I usually make a simple, sweet ferment.
The berries are served like jam or sauce... but the liquid is my favorite part. It's delicious mixed into sparkling water. 🍓😃
The berries are served like jam or sauce... but the liquid is my favorite part. It's delicious mixed into sparkling water. 🍓😃
Hey #YYJ! There's still room in my Simple Sourdough course.
When: April 30, 6:15 to 7pm
Where: James Bay Community Centre
I will have bread to taste and starter to take home, along with a lot of helpful tips and tricks.
Sourdough is easier than you think!
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When: April 30, 6:15 to 7pm
Where: James Bay Community Centre
I will have bread to taste and starter to take home, along with a lot of helpful tips and tricks.
Sourdough is easier than you think!
www.jamesbaycentre.ca/leisure-recr...
April 24, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Hey #YYJ! There's still room in my Simple Sourdough course.
When: April 30, 6:15 to 7pm
Where: James Bay Community Centre
I will have bread to taste and starter to take home, along with a lot of helpful tips and tricks.
Sourdough is easier than you think!
www.jamesbaycentre.ca/leisure-recr...
When: April 30, 6:15 to 7pm
Where: James Bay Community Centre
I will have bread to taste and starter to take home, along with a lot of helpful tips and tricks.
Sourdough is easier than you think!
www.jamesbaycentre.ca/leisure-recr...
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Sauerkraut may help decrease inflammation in the GI tract. "…intestinal barrier‑protective compounds are consistently enriched during cabbage fermentations, irrespective of the scale or microbial additions." #Medsky apple.news/A9Nm1mxSxRKm...
Is This Tangy Condiment the Secret to Gut Health? Science Says Yes — FOOD & WINE
Science says it’s more than just a flavor boost for your lunch.
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April 22, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Sauerkraut may help decrease inflammation in the GI tract. "…intestinal barrier‑protective compounds are consistently enriched during cabbage fermentations, irrespective of the scale or microbial additions." #Medsky apple.news/A9Nm1mxSxRKm...
My latest recipe is designed to use up extra sourdough starter.
Anyone who follows me knows I don't believe in sourdough discard. Instead I have recipes that use sourdough in place of flour like this oatmeal muffin recipe! 😎
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#sourdough #baking #ferment
Anyone who follows me knows I don't believe in sourdough discard. Instead I have recipes that use sourdough in place of flour like this oatmeal muffin recipe! 😎
www.fermentingforfoodies.com/oatmeal-sour...
#sourdough #baking #ferment
Oatmeal Sourdough Muffins (6 Flavors!)
These oatmeal sourdough muffins are a simple and delicious snack. Perfect for using up excess sourdough starter or sourdough discard. Yum!
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April 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
My latest recipe is designed to use up extra sourdough starter.
Anyone who follows me knows I don't believe in sourdough discard. Instead I have recipes that use sourdough in place of flour like this oatmeal muffin recipe! 😎
www.fermentingforfoodies.com/oatmeal-sour...
#sourdough #baking #ferment
Anyone who follows me knows I don't believe in sourdough discard. Instead I have recipes that use sourdough in place of flour like this oatmeal muffin recipe! 😎
www.fermentingforfoodies.com/oatmeal-sour...
#sourdough #baking #ferment
Another spring ferment is coming to my kitchen really soon! Excited to see that my garlic scapes are forming. 😀
If you haven't tried fermented scapes... then you're missing out. It's possibly my favorite harbinger of summer.
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#garlicscapes #fermentation
If you haven't tried fermented scapes... then you're missing out. It's possibly my favorite harbinger of summer.
www.fermentingforfoodies.com/fermented-ga...
#garlicscapes #fermentation
Fermented Garlic Scapes
Wondering what you can do with garlic scapes? Try making fermented garlic scapes! This delicious recipe is a simple, no-fuss option.
www.fermentingforfoodies.com
April 15, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Another spring ferment is coming to my kitchen really soon! Excited to see that my garlic scapes are forming. 😀
If you haven't tried fermented scapes... then you're missing out. It's possibly my favorite harbinger of summer.
www.fermentingforfoodies.com/fermented-ga...
#garlicscapes #fermentation
If you haven't tried fermented scapes... then you're missing out. It's possibly my favorite harbinger of summer.
www.fermentingforfoodies.com/fermented-ga...
#garlicscapes #fermentation