July at home, Akhuni and Fermented Bamboo Shoot in (virtual) Nagaland

Of water and smoke, of Desi Cultures and the work of Dr. Dolly Kikon, a rabbit hole, and does fermentation help keep produce safe from Cyclospora?

Jul 20 • Kirsten K. Shockey

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Cloudy Brine-Is the sediment okay? Pickle Juice-Is it all the same?

Reader questions about brine answered

Jul 12 • Kirsten K. Shockey

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Desi Cultures, online fermentation festival from India

What can fermentation knowledge, practices, and innovations from the Indian subcontinent contribute to the future of food and culture globally?

Jul 3 • Kirsten K. Shockey

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June 2026

Is Black Garlic Fermented?

How it is made, where was it created, why it is tasty and good for you, the week in pictures, and more

Jun 9 • Kirsten K. Shockey

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May 2026

Carrots 🥕🥕are a gateway ferment

Teaching fermentation, a 🚌 school bus greenhouse, and 3 carrot recipes

May 24 • Kirsten K. Shockey

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Learn to Make Your Own Apple Cider Vinegar

At the 5th Annual Hudson Valley Fermentation Festival at Twin Star Orchards + Recipe

May 19 • Kirsten K. Shockey

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Is my ferment safe? Is this mold?

Fermentation help desk looks at mold and yeast on top of ferments, and how to use fermented vegetables regularly

May 12 • Kirsten K. Shockey

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April 2026

Convert Your Favorite Sourdough Starter to Gluten-Free

The science behind the transformation

Apr 30 • Christopher Shockey

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Pushing Forward: The week in words and pictures

The view from here, small joys, the garden, some ferments, and alive corn seeds

Apr 24 • Kirsten K. Shockey

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Is Fermentation Friction-maxxing?

Musings and reflections, friction-maxxing, and a viral kimchi study

Apr 7 • Kirsten K. Shockey

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March 2026

Fermenting White Potatoes

Healthier? A look at Andean chuño and tocosh, recipe for lacto-fermented fries

Mar 29 • Kirsten K. Shockey

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How to Ferment Onions + Recipe

Springtime on the farm, onion fermentation tips, and recipe for Red Onion Mango Ferment

Mar 15 • Kirsten K. Shockey

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