fermenting – Muddy Boots, Old Houses and The Farm

Wacky Wednesday

Wacky Wednesday is not a story or letter blog, just something….. odd short things♡. I have been really successful with my sourdough dough the last while, and it’s been fun. I started my starter again…. haven’t named it yet and suggestions are welcomed. Was pursuing pinterest and looking ideas and found a couple. Sourdough sandwichContinue reading “Wacky Wednesday”

Old Houses – Homemade Vinegars

Homesteading is in my mind quite rewarding. It’s like minded thoughts and goals and like a big family. In being part of that community we learn new skills from each other which is so cool. So I am learning a new skill in my fermenting chapter this week. I have watched a few friends onlineContinue reading “Old Houses – Homemade Vinegars”

Old Houses – Saurkraut

We love saurkraut and there is nothing better than making and eating your own fermented kraft. This batch that I have made is just a plain kraut this time around. You can make all kinds of variations: spicy, purple, tangy sweet, fall themed … etc. It’s so easy to make, the health benefits are awesomeContinue reading “Old Houses – Saurkraut”

Old Houses – Fermenting beverages

I restarted my milk kefir the last 2 days and now it’s ready to go. I had it in the fridge for a little while taking a nappie but now I want to be able to get it brewed so we can enjoy it again. Milk kefir grains are pretty forgiving and you can replaceContinue reading “Old Houses – Fermenting beverages”

Old Houses – Fermenting, sourdough starter

Update to the sourdough starter. I am on day 4 and it’s looking amazing and it’s is starting to smell sour….. a beautiful sour… To start your starter you can follow my directions here. For best results you need to begin with: mason jar coffee filter, rubber ban, organic unbleached flour, well water or waterContinue reading “Old Houses – Fermenting, sourdough starter”

The House – Ferments

Got some of our regular ferments going and freshed up. My milk kefir is happy, it was asleep the last couple weeks and I woke it up yesterday. It has some happy grains floating♡ Our green and black kombucha it brewing happily with nice looking scobies…. this is a weekly brew here. I started aContinue reading “The House – Ferments”