Fermented tomatoes are a real treat. They are sweet and sour and pop in your mouth with a refreshing explosion. Yum! The only problem is to get them to that stage. I have made fermented tomatoes for years, but to be honest, it was always hit-and-miss. One time they would turn out ...
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Fermented Watermelon Recipe
A yummy watermelon is the best snack on a hot summer day. It's refreshing, contains lots of water, and if you were lucky to catch a good one, delicious. If the watermelon you got isn't as delicious as you like, the fermented watermelon recipe comes to the rescue. Personally, we prefer seeded ...
Fermented pickles for winter
Fermented pickles for winter tick all the boxes. They are naturally fermented, crunchy but still not too salty, and keep well for months. If you love fermented pickles, you know the challenge. They are either very salty or just don't stay crunchy. I certainly do. Since we do not like things ...
Making Homemade Fire Cider
We have been making homemade fire cider for many years using basically the same simple recipe. However, I have never shared it on this blog. If you follow us on social media, you probably have seen it many times. Every fall it goes around. It's time to share it here also. What is fire cider If ...
5 Ways to Preserve Food
Living in a cold climate with a short growing season - food preservation is essential. In order to be able to eat homegrown food all year round, we have to store it away. Here are 5 ways to preserve food that we use. These are the 5 ways that are suited to preserve vegetables, fruit, and ...
How To Make Lightly Salted Half-Sour Pickles
This lightly salted half-sour pickle is a traditional recipe that I learned from my mother-in-law. No family gathering was complete without this yummy treat. Crunchy, mildly sour, lightly salty, they complement nicely a festive dinner as well as a snack in between. For these mild half-sour ...
Fermenting is Simple – Learn the Basics
Here at Northern Homestead, we love fermented foods. We love them because they are delicious, healthy, and simple to make. It is a great way to preserve the harvest. Learn the basics of fermenting food at home. There is a whole science on how food gets Lacto fermented by using just salt ...
Using a Water-Sealed Fermentation Crockpot
If you have followed our blog for any length of time you will know that we love fermented food. If you are new here, welcome! I would assume that you came here to learn about using a water-sealed fermentation crockpot. We have been huge advocates for simple fermenting using whatever pots, ...
How to Make Homemade Sour Cream (Creme Fraiche)
Sour cream (Creme Fraiche) is just so delicious, creamy, sour, fresh - a must-have in the summer as a dip, topping for a fried potato, or just simply as a bread spread. Mmh, yummy! Note: This is an older recipe. We have since changed to a plant-based diet and make plant-based cream sauces. Why ...
How to make Homemade Sauerkraut the Simple Way
How to make homemade sauerkraut the simple way, or one could also call it the poor man's way. It is a great way to start with fermentation. The result is a great-tasting sauerkraut that will make you want to make more. What is homemade sauerkraut Real homemade sauerkraut is raw, fermented, and ...
