Food & Ferment
Welcome to the Food & Ferment page! Use the drop down menu to browse sub-categories of your interest - such as sourdough, kombucha, fermented foods, or just regular old "recipes".ย The things you will find here, like us, are 100% vegetarian but not entirely vegan - but I try to include vegan variations. Happy eating!
Creamy Potato Leek Soup Recipe (Vegan)
Please enjoy our favorite homemade potato leek soup recipe! It is creamy, hearty, absolutely delicious, and happens to be vegan too. The soup is also freezer-friendly - meaning it is the perfect way to preserve some of our homegrown harvest, while…
Use Leek Greens! Make Dried Leek Powder
Don't throw out those leek greens! Homemade dried leek powder is sweet, herbaceous, and versatile - adding an awesome pop of flavor to dang near any meal. It is the perfect way to use leek greens or leek tops, is easy…
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde Recipe (Green Salsa)
Please enjoy our bright and tangy roasted tomatillo salsa verde. It is delicious, versatile, can easily be turned into chile verde sauce, and is freezer-friendly! This is the perfect use for homegrown or farmer's market tomatillos this summer. Roast them in…
How to Ferment Chicken Feed for Better Hen Health & Eggs
Fermenting chicken feed is an easy and inexpensive way to improve the nutritional value of your chickens food, leading to overall better health - and quality of eggs! It takes very little supplies and time to do. Come learn how!
How to Store & Wash Fresh Eggs: Best Practices for Backyard Chicken Eggs
What is the best way to store fresh eggs? Do you have to wash backyard chicken eggs? Do fresh eggs need to be refrigerated? How long are eggs good for? This article will answer all of those questions - and more!…
Preserving Basil: How to Dry Basil in a Dehydrator or Oven
Come learn how to dry basil two ways: either using a food dehydrator or in the oven. It is a very straightforward process, but I definitely have some tips to share on how to create the most fresh-tasting, nutritious, and long-lasting…
Tangy Beet Pickled Eggs Recipe (with Fresh Beets)
Please enjoy our recipe for easy homemade beet pickled eggs. They are tangy, savory, just a tad sweet, and as spicy as you want to make them! In addition to being delicious and healthy, beet pickled eggs are downright gorgeous. Naturally…
Baked Sourdough Tortilla Corn Chips Recipe (Discard or Fresh Starter)
Come learn how to make baked sourdough corn chips! The recipe is easy to make, has flexible timing, and can be used with either sourdough starter discard or fresh active starter. Crunchy, flaky, and delicious - these sourdough tortilla corn chips…
