Posts by Dayanna Ferreira

When I was looking for containers to start my fermentation projects, one question that remained unanswered was if I could use a plastic container, so I just didn't. But some time after this, I saw...

The common conception is that we should use vinegar to pickle and salt to ferment. But those two processes interlace in many aspects, and in the search for deeper, more complex flavours, one question...

Kefir grains multiply quickly, and you are probably aware of that if you ferment them in your home. When deciding what to do you them, one question often comes to mind: Can I eat them? I was in this...

Fermented Hot Sauce is one of the greatest human inventions. It is remarkably delicious and versatile, and easy to make at home. However, one thing seems to confuse people: How much salt should I put...

Rejuvelac is an astonishing probiotic drink made from sprouted grains fermented in water. You can make this beverage with different grains, so I did some research to find out the best grains to use...

If you are reading this post right now, you probably know what kefir is and that we use "grains" to make it. But, like me, you want to know more. What are those kefir grains made of? Are they really...