A good pickle is a very pleasing thing, but branching out from fridge pickles can seem a little intimidating if you’ve never fermented anything before. But lacto-fermentation—which requires nothing ...

Two home cooks have used social media to showcase their paocai, Szechuan pickles that are lacto-fermented in a water-sealed jar. The lacto-fermentation process creates a self-sustaining microbial ...

When I was growing up in the 80s and 90s, the word “fermented” prompted scrunched noses, sickly frowns and gagging. Synonyms might as well have been “putrid” or “gross” — conjuring old, decaying food ...

Merve Ceylan is a dietitian and health writer with four years of experience writing for companies in the nutrition and health industry. Fermented foods can help digestion, metabolism, brain function, ...

This easy lacto-fermented strawberry lemonade recipe is a fun and healthy twist on a classic drink, perfect for a hot day or as a refreshing treat any time of year. Made with simple ingredients you ...

Paocai is a Szechuan pickling tradition that can be passed down for generations. Two home cooks have used social media to showcase their paocai, Szechuan pickles that are lacto-fermented in a ...