FermUp - The Fermented Food Podcast
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 8 years ago - ★★★ - 18 ratingsFermUp is a weekly conversation about the art, science and history of food fermentation brought to you by two fermentation enthusiasts. We cover the what, why and DIY how-to. Learn ways to ferment common food items such as sauerkraut, kimchee, and kombucha, kefir and yogurt. We also explore cultures of fermentation from around the world. If it is fermentable and edible, we will discuss it.
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101: Sandor Katz
November 06, 2015 06:00 - 21.1 MBWe talk with Sandor while Tara camps out at his Fall fermentation residency program. Show notes: 88: Fermentation Residency Program Sandorkraut: A Pickle Maker Wild Fermentation Sandorkraut on Twitter Sandor Katz on Facebook The Art of Fermentation - Audiobook The Art of Fermentation - Amazon Wild Fermentation - Amazon archive.org/download/fermup-2/fermup-101.mp3 Wild Fermentation: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Cultural Manipulation - Amazon The Revolution Will Not Be Microwaved Rat...
100: Bill Shurtleff
October 09, 2015 05:00 - 21.1 MBWe talk with Bill Shurtleff of Soy Info Center about food, the world, and his tofu, miso, and tempeh books. Show notes: SoyInfo Center Book of Tofu The Book of Miso The Book of Tempeh Eating Animals by Jonathan Safron Foer Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.
99: Umeboshi Plums with Ozuke's Willow and Mara
October 02, 2015 05:00 - 18.1 MBWe talk about last weekend’s Oregon Fermentation Festival with Austin Durant and Brent Sanada of Fermenters Club. Show notes: Ozuke - The Best Pickled Things Ume Ceasar Salad Dressing Umeboshi cocktails 6th Annual Portland Fermentation Festival Reedsburg Fermentation Festival Boston Fermentation Festival Berkshire Fermentation Festival Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.
98: Oregon Fermentation Festival
September 25, 2015 05:00 - 20.1 MBWe talk about last weekend’s Oregon Fermentation Festival with Austin Durant and Brent Sanada of Fermenters Club. Show notes: Episode 59 with Austin Durant From April 2014: We talk with Austin Durant about fermentation, his upcoming and past workshops, and plenty more. Oregon Fermentation Festival It’s already over, but bookmark it for next year! Fermenters Club The t-shirt The shirt is not yet available as of the time of posting this episode, but it may be available to order now. R...
97: Fruit Fly Eggs
September 18, 2015 05:00 - 22.6 MBThis week we talk about the latest travels of Fermentation on Wheels and then we talk fruit flies in kombucha. Yum! Show notes: Helsing Junction Farm Oly Kraut Fido Glass Jars Fermentation on Wheels Oregon Fermentation Festival Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.
96: Condiment Conduits
September 10, 2015 05:00 - 23 MBThis week we follow up on exploding ferments, talk fermentation illustration, and discuss fermented condiments as a conduit for different cuisines. Show notes: NYC Ferments Korea in the House - The Register-Guard Ferment Illustration - Dribbble Oregon Fermentation Festival Boston Fermentation Festival - Boston Ferments Reedsburg Fermentation Fest Classes Fermentation on Wheels Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with us on...
95: Fermentation Explosions
September 04, 2015 05:00 - 37.8 MBThis week we start our listener question segment, talk about kombucha, exploding bottles, and the numerous upcoming fermentation related events. Show notes: Iggy’s Live & Cultured Killer Pickles Fail of the Week: Exploding Fermentation Wild Fermentation Events Heritage Harvest Festival Hex Ferments Oregon Fermentation Festival Fermentation on Wheels Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or Googl...
94: Revisiting Fermentation on Wheels
August 28, 2015 05:00 - 18.9 MBWe’re back with a new co-host! Welcome Tara Whitsitt of Fermentation on Wheels to the show! Show notes: Fermentation on Wheels Episode 51: Fermentation on Wheels She's the Johnny Appleseed of Pickling - NY Times Fizzeology Fermentation on Wheels on Facebook Fermentation on Wheels on Instagram Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.
93: Researching Fermentation
December 12, 2014 06:00 - 22.1 MBThis week’s special guest is Geoffrey Tolle. We talk research and science. We also talk about Geoffrey’s latest fermentation project. Show notes: Immobilized Microbe Fermentation Kopsahelis, Nikolaos; Panas, Panayiotis; Kourkoutas, Yiannis; Koutinas, Athanasious A. “Evaluation of the Thermally Dried Immobilized Cells of Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus on Apple Pieces as a Potent Starter Culture”. Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. V 55, n 24: 9829-9836 (2007). DOI 10.1...
92: Cultured Foods for Your Kitchen
December 05, 2014 06:00 - 12.9 MBThis week Leda Scheintaub talks about her new fermented food cookbook as well as her new South Indian food truck called Dosa Kitchen. Show notes: Cultured Foods for Your Kitchen - Amazon Leda’s Kitchen Cultured Foods for Your Kitchen on Facebook Dosa Kitchen on Facebook Leda Scheintaub on Twitter Leda Scheintaub on Instagram Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.
91: Firefly Kitchens
November 21, 2014 06:00 - 17.1 MBThe founders of Firefly Kitchens have a new fermented vegetable cookbook. Julie O’Brien and Richard J. Climenhage talk recipes, realities of fermenting at scale, and t-shirts. Show notes: [Fresh & Fermented Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1570619379/fermup-20) [Local Producer Firefly Kitchens Whole Foods](https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/blog/whole-story/local-producer-firefly-kitchens) Firefly Kitchens Website Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Send your fee...
90: Kombucha Kits
November 14, 2014 06:00 - 18.5 MBWith special guest Kate Tecku, the founder of The Kombucha Shop. This week’s discussion is about kombucha kits, fermentation businesses, shipping glass, and more. Show notes: The Kombucha Shop Amazon - Kombucha Starter Kit with Organic Kombucha Scoby Abe’s Market - Kombucha Brewing Kit Etsy - Organic Kombucha Brewing Kit Facebook - The Kombucha Shop Twitter - @thekombuchashop) Instagram - thekombuchashop Pinterest - The Kombucha Shop Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Sen...
89: Ancient Kefir Cheese
November 07, 2014 06:00 - 15 MBExplore the ancient world of dairy fermentation. This week’s guest is Danielle Shelton, a historian of ancient and medieval textiles and fashion and we talk about the recent analysis of 3,600 year old kefir cheese found around the necks of mummies. Show notes: Archaeology: Ancient cheese found with mummies : Nature : Nature Publishing Group [The World’s Oldest Cheese Fermdamentals](https://fermdamentals.com/?p=99) [Cheese Chunks Adorn Ancient Mummies Chinese Academy Of Sciences](https:...
88: Fermentation Residency Program
October 31, 2014 05:00 - 18.5 MBJoined by special guest S.E. Nash, one of the eleven participants in Sandor Katz’s 3-week long Tennessee summer residency, we discuss fermentation, Tennessee, art, and teaching fermentation to children. Show notes: Images copyright S.E. Nash S.E. Nash Website [NYC Ferments Meetup](https://www.meetup.com/NYCFerments/) [Obsolescence Curious Matter](https://curiousmatter.org/obsolescence/) nashse on Instagram Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Send your feedback to podcast@fe...
87: New Fermented Vegetables Cookbook
October 24, 2014 05:00 - 18.6 MBBranden is joined by the authors of Fermented Vegetables. Kirsten and Christopher Shockey have been fermenting at home, and commercially, for a long time and their experience shines in their new book featuring sixty-four vegetables and herbs in krauts, kimchis, brined pickles, chutneys, relishes, and pastas. Even if you have been fermenting vegetables for years, be sure to listen in for tips on using leafy greens and herbs (fermented shiso leaves are delicious) and more. Show notes: Excerp...
86: Weeds and Fermentation
October 17, 2014 05:00 - 17.5 MBEdible weeds are a free resource ready for the picking and the pickling. Branden is joined by Katrina Blair, the author of The Wild Wisdom of Weeds, to inspire you to incorporate weeds into your diet and home fermentation. Show notes: [The Wild Wisdom of Weeds: 13 Essential Plants for Human Survival by Katrina Blair Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1603585168/fermup-20) Get your copy of the book on Amazon or your local bookstore. Turtle Lake Refuge - Durango, Colorado Vi...
85: To Starter or Not to Starter
October 03, 2014 05:00 - 26.5 MBWhy would anyone want to use starter cultures when fermenting vegetables? Branden is joined by fellow fermenter, Jason Spencer, to discuss the differences between starter cultures and wild or spontaneous fermentation. Show notes: S.E. Nash Making Cultured Vegetables at Home.mov - YouTube [Kinetic Culture Create Your Own Fermented Foods](https://products.mercola.com/kinetic-culture/) [Effects of Leuconostoc mesenteroides starter cultures PubMed](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1799...
84: Sandor's Cabin and Nukadoko
September 26, 2014 05:00 - 17.3 MBBranden is enthusiastic about hopefully some day visiting the most fermented cabin in Tennessee. Danijela just wants a cabin. This is a special episode because the original co-host, Danijela, is back again for a day, after missing out on over 50 episodes! News, events, butchering, and more! Show notes: Fermentation Farm - Modern Farmer [CMU brews up certificate program in fermentation science Crain’s Detroit Business](https://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20140925/NEWS01/140929920/cmu-br...
83: Kahm and Kimchi Fries
September 19, 2014 05:00 - 6.55 MBThis week Branden talks about a new university fermentation program, kahn yeast, loaded kimchi fries, and a dramatic kimchi slap! Show notes: Dairy state to bring beer, cheese to college classroom · The Badger Herald CTF Ep 36 - Fermento: Why we love to eat bacteria by Chewing the Fat on SoundCloud - Hear the world’s sounds [Is this Mold on My Ferment, or Kahm Yeast? phickle](https://phickle.com/index.php/the-wrath-of-kahm/) [RECIPE: Loaded Kimchi Fries Gourmet Ahlan! Live](https://w...
82: The Heal Your Gut Cookbook
September 09, 2014 05:00 - 12.1 MBThis week Branden talks with Hilary Boynton and Mary G. Brackett, the author and photographer of The Heal Your Gut Cookbook. Show notes: The Heal Your Gut Cookbook: Nutrient-Dense Recipes for Intestinal Health Using the GAPS Diet: Hilary Boynton, Mary G. Brackett, Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride: 9781603585613: Amazon.com: Books [Two Authors & A Chef - ftcldf Buy Tickets](https://ftcldf.ticketbud.com/two-authors-a-chef) [Massachusetts 2014 Weston A. Price Conferences](https://conferences....
81: Black Garlic Revisited
September 05, 2014 05:00 - 7.52 MBThis week Branden talks about his most recent exploration into making black garlic at home. Show notes: [Johnson Controls A419ABC-1C Electronic Temp Controller Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0026NDC5O/fermup-20) [Black Garlic Nordic Food Lab](https://nordicfoodlab.org/blog/2013/2/black-garlic) [The Heal Your Gut Cookbook: Nutrient-Dense Recipes for Intestinal Health Using the GAPS Diet Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/The-Heal-Your-Cookbook-Nutrient-Dense/dp/1603585613...
80: Organizing Workshops & Events
August 29, 2014 05:00 - 26.2 MBThis week Branden shares his experience with organizing fermentation related workshops. Show notes: [Kraut Source - Fermentation Made Simple by Karen Diggs and Eric Klein Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1412648491/kraut-source-fermentation-made-simple?ref=discovery) [78: Kraut Source and Karen Diggs FermUp](https://fermup.com/podcast/78/) [77: Chicken Feed Fermentation FermUp](https://fermup.com/podcast/77/) Farm to Fermentation Series Kickoff- Banh Mi and Beer!! [...
79: War on Raw Milk Cheese?
August 22, 2014 05:00 - 7.41 MBThis week Branden talks about the loss of one awesome raw milk cheese from Wisconsin and genetically modified molds. Show notes: Fermentation on Wheels - a Fractured Atlas sponsored project [51: Fermentation on Wheels FermUp](https://fermup.com/podcast/51/) Farm to Fermentation Series Kickoff- Banh Mi and Beer!! Reedsburg Fermentation Fest The Everyday Fermentation Handbook [One of the best cheeses in America came from Wisconsin, until new regulation stepped in Bleader Chicago](htt...
78: Kraut Source and Karen Diggs
August 12, 2014 05:00 - 16.2 MBThis week we have special guest Karen Diggs of Kraut Source. She’s a chef, nutritionist, and she is in the middle of a highly successful fermentation gadget kickstarted campaign. Show notes: Kraut Source Kraut Source - Fermentation Made Simple by Karen Diggs and Eric Klein — Kickstarter Bauman College [Farm to Fermentation Festival August 24th 2014 at Finley Community Center](https://www.farmtofermentation.com/) [Maker Faire The Greatest Show and Tell on Earth](https://makerfaire.com...
77: Chicken Feed Fermentation
August 05, 2014 05:00 - 14 MBThis week we talk about fermenting chicken feed. Even if you don’t have your own chickens, it is interesting to understand the benefits of fermenting food for an animal like the chicken. Show notes: Fermented feed for laying hens: effects on egg production, egg quality, plumage condition and composition and activity of the intestinal microflora. - ResearchGate Fermenting Feed for Meat Birds [Science of Fermented Feed Scratch Cradle](https://scratchcradle.wordpress.com/2012/09/22/science...
76: Amanda Feifer Back Again
July 29, 2014 05:00 - 16.8 MBWe talk with Amanda Feifer of Phickle.com about all the fermenty goodness that has transpired since the last time she appeared on the show more than one year ago. Spoiler alert: she has been one very busy fermentation evangelist! Show notes: [27: Amanda Feifer of Phickle.com FermUp](https://fermup.com/podcast/27/) [Wine and Brine phickle](https://phickle.com/index.php/wine-brine-small-batch-fermentation-classes/) High Street on Market Fair Food Philly [Two-Day Fermentation Intensive ...
75: Boston Ferments & Ogusky Ceramics
July 22, 2014 05:00 - 17 MBThis week we talk with Jeremy Ogusky, founder of Boston Ferments and Ogusky Ceramics. Show notes: [Ogusky Ceramics handcrafted fermentation crocks hand-thrown on the potters wheel by Jeremy Ogusky](https://www.claycrocks.com/) Boston Ferments Boston Fermentation Festival [clay.kraut.connection handcrafted ceramics by Jeremy Ogusky](https://www.claycrocks.com/#!claykrautconnection/c15g1) Boston Ferments on Facebook Jeremy Ogusky on Instagram Jeremy Ogusky on Twitter Jeremy Ogusky o...
74: Koji and Viili Gone Bad
July 15, 2014 05:00 - 14.6 MBThis week we talk about the beautiful world of koji and how sad it is when something goes awry. Also, an update on Allison and her stinky viili. Show notes: No links this week. But please do check out Branden’s upcoming fermentation cookbook here: fermentationhandbook.com Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.
73: The Everyday Fermentation Handbook
July 08, 2014 05:00 - 13.8 MBThis week we talk about Branden’s upcoming fermentation cookbook. Show notes: The Everyday Fermentation Handbook Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.
72: More Than Just Sides
July 01, 2014 05:00 - 9.93 MBThis week we talk about thinking beyond home ferments as side dishes. Show notes: [Skates Research NOAA](https://www.afsc.noaa.gov/species/Skates.php) [Northeast Skate Complex NOAA](https://www.nero.noaa.gov/sustainable/species/skate/) The Everyday Fermentation Handbook Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.
71: Licking Urinals
June 23, 2014 05:00 - 10.1 MBThis week Allison and Branden discuss Hongeo, the fermented skate from Korea. Delicious? Or nauseating? You decide and then get out there and try it. Show notes: The Everyday Fermentation Handbook Check out Branden’s new site dedicated to his upcoming fermentation cookbook. Korea’s Fish Special: A Delicate Mix of Outhouse and Ammonia - NYTimes.com [43: Is That Skunk in Your Ferment? FermUp](https://fermup.com/podcast/43/) [Hongeo - The Hardest Thing to Swallow in Korea ZenKimchi](htt...
70: Cheese Safe For Now
June 17, 2014 05:00 - 15.4 MBThis week we discuss the recent concerns surrounding the FDA, cheese, and aging on wood. While things have settled for the time being, is there still reason for alarm? Show notes: [Congressman Moves to Prevent FDA from Changing Cheese Regulations Food Safety News](https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2014/06/congressman-moves-to-prevent-fda-from-changing-cheese-rules/#.U5-L85RdWLV) [Getting it Right on Spent Grains FDA Voice](https://blogs.fda.gov/fdavoice/index.php/2014/04/getting-it-right-o...
69: Placentas, Microbiomes, and Popular News
June 10, 2014 05:00 - 21.4 MBThis week we discuss recent science reporting on bacteria in placentas and then we talk about the line between speculating and misleading. Show notes: [53: Allisons Fridge FermUp](https://fermup.com/podcast/53/) [Study Sees Bigger Role for Placenta in Newborns Health NYTimes.com](https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/22/health/study-sees-bigger-role-for-placenta-in-newborns-health.html) [The Placenta Harbors a Unique Microbiome ScienceMag](https://stm.sciencemag.org/content/6/237/237ra65) ...
68: Genetics of Yeast
June 03, 2014 05:00 - 17.8 MBThis week we discuss the DNA sequencing of brewing yeast and the impact this could have on the industry and fermentation in general. Show notes: Strange Brews: The Genes of Craft Beer - NYTimes.com Yeast: The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation (Brewing Elements Series): Jamil Zainasheff, Chris White: 9780937381960: Amazon.com: Books Food, Fermentation and Micro-organisms: Charles W. Bamforth: 9780632059874: Amazon.com: Books Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Send your feedb...
67: Letting Go
May 27, 2014 05:00 - 18.8 MBThis week we talk about letting go of starter cultures, losing cultures, and how to cultivate new food traditions in a modern world. Show notes: [FARMcurious Fermenting Set by Nicole Kramer Easterday Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2021939414/farmcurious-fermenting-set) Nicole was on the show a couple of episodes ago and now she has more than doubled her original ickstarter goal. [NessAlla Kombucha, Symbiotic, Sustainable, and Successful! by NessAlla Kombucha Kickstar...
66: Kimchi and In-Laws
May 20, 2014 05:00 - 17.3 MBThis week we talk brides, kimchi, mother-in-laws, and plenty more. Show notes: Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kolackys, Sauerkraut and Bank Robbers: Gettin’ Festive in Southern Minnesota - Southernminn.com: Scene [A look back at the Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food and Wine Cook it, Eat it, Love it - Food blog](https://cookiteatitloveit.com/tag/sandor-katz/) [Speakers The Kerrygold Ballymaloe Literary Festival of Food & Wine](https://www.litfest....
65: FARMcurious & Nicole Easterday
May 13, 2014 05:00 - 13.7 MBThis week we are joined by special guest Nicole Easterday, founder of FARMcurious and creator of the FARMcurious Fermenting Set. Show notes: Kickstarter Update - FARMcurious [FARMcurious Fermenting Set by Nicole Kramer Easterday Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2021939414/farmcurious-fermenting-set) FARMcurious - to educate, inspire and equip the urban homesteader Farmer Nicole @ARMcurious on Twitter FARMCurious on Facebook Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support!...
64: Exploding Cans of Fish
May 06, 2014 05:00 - 21.5 MBThis week we talk about the recent Surstromming incident in Sweden, a beer brewing C02 digester, arsenic in rice bran used for nukazuke, and more. Show notes: [Sweden fire turns cans of rotten fish into exploding missiles BBC News](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-27258303) [Surströmming cans exploded in boathouse fire Hudiksvall](https://helahalsingland.se/hudiksvall/1.7098350-surstromming-cans-exploded-in-boathouse-fire) [Fermented herring explosion causes a stink Radio Sw...
63: NessAlla Kombucha
April 29, 2014 05:00 - 19.5 MBThis week we are joined by two wonderful commercial fermenters located in Madison, Wisconsin: Vanessa and Alla of NessAlla Kombucha. Show notes: NessAlla Kombucha [Darn Farm Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Darn-Farm/345270132249684?sk=timeline) [Booch ‘N Bitch Episode 3: Hannah Crum and the Black Currant, Aronia and Raspberry Margarita YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJFzZdV4F6Y) Sasha Lauren Kombucha Couture [NessAlla’s new Brewery!! YouTube](https://www.youtube.c...
62: Koumis or Kumis?
April 22, 2014 05:00 - 19.1 MBThis week we talk culture, history, and the naming of foods. Show notes: [How to build a Temp Controller with a STC-1000 YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrdOpk10MkE&feature=youtu.be) [FARMcurious Fermenting Set by Nicole Kramer Easterday Kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2021939414/farmcurious-fermenting-set) [There will be slime Nordic Food Lab](https://nordicfoodlab.org/blog/2014/3/there-will-be-slime) Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Send your ...
61: Vinegar the NFL Way
April 15, 2014 05:00 - 21 MBThis week we discuss the amazing five part series on vinegar fermentation from the Nordic Food Lab. Show notes: [Vinegar Science pt. 1: On Flavour & Vinegar as a Process Nordic Food Lab](https://nordicfoodlab.org/blog/2013/10/vinegar-science-a-dispatch) [Vinegar Science pt. 2: Seasonal Summer Vinegars, A Rapid Approach Nordic Food Lab](https://nordicfoodlab.org/blog/2013/10/vinegar-science-pt-2) [Vinegar Science pt. 3: Sensory Analysis Nordic Food Lab](https://nordicfoodlab.org/blog/2...
60: It's Roqueforti Sexy Time!
April 08, 2014 05:00 - 24.1 MBThis we talk the discovery of blue cheese mold’s sexual potential, sourdough, carbonation, and plenty of follow-up. Show notes: [Induction of sexual reproduction and genetic diversity in the cheese fungus Penicillium roqueforti Wiley Online Library](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/eva.12140/full) [Craft Brewery Startup Workshop II Professional and Continuing Education Oregon State University](https://pace.oregonstate.edu/catalog/craft-brewery-startup-workshop-ii) [Craft Ci...
59: Austin Durant of Fermenters Club
April 01, 2014 05:00 - 32.1 MBThis week we were excited to have the founder of Fermenters Club in studio. We talk with Austin Durant about fermentation, his upcoming and past workshops, and plenty more. Show notes: Fermenters Club Website [We’re on TV! Fermenters Club](https://www.fermentersclub.com/savorsandiego2014/) [2014 LIVE Unveiling of One-Year Red Miso YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwxuZxenMQ8) [1-year Miso reveal 2013 YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDkB_OK6Umg) [New T-shirt availabl...
58: Cacao Fermentation and Flavor
March 25, 2014 05:00 - 25.3 MBThis week we talk cacao fermentation, one of the very important steps in the production of chocolate. Without fermentation, chocolate would not develop the flavor characteristics that make chocolate taste so good. Show notes: [CulturedPickle: Tokyo Turnips Fermented in Fennel and Bee Pollen Brine Twitter](https://twitter.com/CulturedPickle/status/446285160174985219) Last Chance Foods: Why You Shouldn’t Eat Raw Chocolate - WNYC Cacao Prieto [Science of Cacao - Preserving the bio-diversi...
57: Good Times
March 18, 2014 05:00 - 24.3 MBThis week Allison and Branden discuss a range of ferments from sourdough to yogurt along with follow-up on how well fermentation was represented at the Good Food Festival in Chicago. Show notes: [Sparkling water lightens foods Chicago Tribune](https://articles.chicagotribune.com/2003-01-08/entertainment/0301080031_1_dough-sparkling-carbon-dioxide) [Carbonating: The Cheap and Easy Way Instructables](https://www.instructables.com/id/Carbonating%3a-The-Cheap-and-Easy-Way/) [Fermented Hot ...
56: Artificial Intelligence
March 11, 2014 05:00 - 32.7 MBThis week Branden and Allison talk about the IBM Watson computer becoming a recipe author and how this could be applied to fermentation. Stop by and say hello to Branden at the Good Food Festival this Saturday! Show notes: [First Annual Zymology Fest Slow Food Madison](https://slowfoodmadison.org/2014/01/first-annual-zymology-fest/) [Good Food “Ferment” Festival FermUp](https://fermup.com/blog/good-food-ferment-festival/) [Festival and Workshops Good Food Festival](https://goodfoodfe...
55: Counter Culture Pottery
March 04, 2014 06:00 - 22.3 MBJoining us this week is special guest Sarah Kersten, the founder and ceramicist of Counter Culture Pottery. Sarah makes beautiful fermentation jars in Berkely, California.. In our interview she explains how these crocks are crafted and her passion for fermentation shows. Show notes: Counter Culture Pottery CCP Blog on Tumblr Counter Culture Pottery on Facebook SarahAnneKersten on Instagram Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect ...
54: Is Home Brewing Frugal?
February 25, 2014 06:00 - 28.7 MBThis week we check in on Tiny, talk about baby poop inspired fermented meats, discuss the economics of home brewing beer, and finish off with a challenging duel of a bake off. Show notes: [Pooperoni? Baby-Poop Bacteria Help Make Healthy Sausages LiveScience](https://www.livescience.com/43465-baby-poop-sausage-probiotic.html) [We’re on TV! Fermenters Club](https://www.fermentersclub.com/savorsandiego2014/) [Mystic Brewery’s Entropy dives deep into brewing arts The Boston Globe](https:/...
53: Allisons Fridge
February 18, 2014 06:00 - 29.7 MBThis week we talk about kefir, sourdough, making fermentation habits, communal aspects to food and ferments, and the rotting food hiding in Allison’s Fridge. Show notes: Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.
52: Will You Be My Ferment?
February 11, 2014 06:00 - 27 MBThis week we talk finger yeast, kombucha clothing, backslopping, and more. Show notes: [Starters: Fermenting With Finger Yeast Scientific American](https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/oscillator/2014/02/07/starters-fermenting-with-finger-yeast/) [Our Starters, Which Art of Earth Wayne and Wax](https://wayneandwax.com/?p=7941) [When science meets sartorial: the skirt and shoe made from kombucha TED Blog](https://blog.ted.com/2014/02/05/the-skirt-and-shoe-made-from-kombucha/) BIOCOUTU...