Fermentation

Offer: Kombucha Mother 7 Replies

Hi, I have a new Kombucha mother to offer. Pick up in Danby on Thurs. or Friday, or on the Commons this weekend.

Started by Liz Kitney. Last reply by Tim Shenk May 13.

Kefir Grains and Kombucha SCOBYs Available 8 Replies

HI,I have more milk kefir grains than I can use and I'd be happy to share them with anyone who needs some.  Also I have lots of SCOBYs and would be happy to share them too.I come into town on…Continue

Tags: SCOBY, kombuch, grains, kefir, milk

Started by IthacaNancy. Last reply by Ruth Williams Apr 6.

Sourdough starter

My friend Lena accidentally killed her sourdough starter.  If anybody has some they can share with her, please email her at lenamasur [at] hotmail [dot] com.  Thanks!Continue

Tags: sourdough

Started by KMR Sep 14, 2012.

Start your own active yeast 1 Reply

I have been producing my own active yeast that I use in baking and brewing. This is a recipe from Back to Basics, by Readers Digest (1981). Mix together in 1 quart glass jar1 c. mashed potatoes1/4 c.…Continue

Started by Catherine VanVleet. Last reply by IthacaNancy Aug 13, 2012.

Fermentation Successes 6 Replies

Hi,I'm curious how others have done preserving their harvest via fermentation this year.  I'm finding I really enjoy the flavors and texture of the foods I've made.  I have high hopes for continued…Continue

Started by IthacaNancy. Last reply by Jayne Port Dec 31, 2011.

Sauerkraut: anaerobic? 10 Replies

Hi all: My sauerkraut went into its five gallon food grade plastic pail one week ago.  I punched down the shredded cabbage with plenty of salt and it made its own plentiful brine easily.  Actually, I…Continue

Started by Nicole Tedesco. Last reply by Nicole Tedesco Nov 5, 2011.

Well this mother and daughter are REALLY close... (kombucha question) 8 Replies

I started some kombucha, did the first fermentation on one batch and put it in bottles.  Starting first fermentation with another batch.But scoby is not making a baby!  The mother (well, actually the…Continue

Started by Nicole Tedesco. Last reply by IthacaNancy Oct 21, 2011.

Food Preservation teacher wanted!

Are you an experienced food preserver looking to share what you know? The Dryden Community Garden wants YOU!! The Dryden Community Garden Association is looking for a seasoned home food preserver to…Continue

Tags: home, lacto-fermenting, oil, preservation, freezing

Started by Rachel Firak Aug 2, 2011.

CSA Preservation Share- HELP! 2 Replies

Know anything about doing a CSA food preservation share?? My husband and I have an organic farm business called Ithaca Organics which offers a CSA. Every year I do a fair share of preserving since…Continue

Started by Monica Sherman. Last reply by persephone doliner Apr 13, 2011.

Kefir Grains? 4 Replies

Anyone know where a local source of kefir grains is?Can't see paying $20-30 online for some! eek!There has to be someone local who's willing to part with some, no?:)Continue

Tags: kefir

Started by Laura Woinoski. Last reply by Jase Feb 24, 2011.