Sauerkraut is fermented cabbage, but no alcohol is produced. During this non-alcoholic type of fermentation, harmless bacteria soften and break down the cabbage, releasing acid in the process. This ...

I love fermented foods. I love that you can leave something out on the counter, in the refrigerator — forget about it, even — and it just gets better. But why do some foods improve with age, while ...

These traditional staples have been around for centuries, yet modern science is finally catching up to their benefits.

If you’ve never tried making fermented red cabbage before, this is your sign to go for it! It’s easier than it sounds and healthy for you! All you need is half a cabbage, some salt, and a little ...

Jim Dixon wrote about food for WW for more than 20 years, but these days most of his time is spent at his olive oil-focused specialty food business Wellspent Market. Jim’s always loved to eat, and he ...

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