
Beet Kvass With Ginger And Mandarin
Beet kvass tastes of the earth, faintly reminiscent of mineral-rich soil with a mild sweetness that fades to sour as

Beet kvass tastes of the earth, faintly reminiscent of mineral-rich soil with a mild sweetness that fades to sour as

A traditional fermented tonic of Russian origin, kvass tastes both sweet and sour at once, and, like many traditional foods,

MAKES: 2 PINT-SIZE BOTTLES INGREDIENTS: 4 cups water, preferably filtered 4 star anise pods 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 cinnamon

MAKES: 2 PINT SIZE BOTTLES INGREDIENTS: 4 cups water, preferably filtered ¼ cup chopped fresh mint ¼ cup white granulated

Traditional fermented sodas need a starter—beneficial bacteria and wild yeasts that help to convert sugars into acids and, more importantly,


Water kefir is a light lemon-flavored fermented tonic that can serve as the base for other fermented drinks. It offers

MAKES: ABOUT 2 CUPS INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon rose petals 1 tablespoon violets 1 tablespoon chamomile flowers 1 tablespoon lavender flowers

Vinegar, like oil, absorbs the flavor of fresh herbs with time. Herbal vinegars, like herb-infused oil, help to preserve the

MAKES: ABOUT 2 CUPS INGREDIENTS: Handful of fresh herbs 2 cups extra-virgin olive oil INSTRUCTIONS: Rinse the herbs well,