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Farm Kitchen:  What's Fermenting at Your House?  |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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 Posted - Aug 10 2016 : 10:53:32 AM
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Yesterday I started a batch of green beans in a crock. Today I added a red onion, thyme, and rosemary.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
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Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 10 2016 : 11:22:01 AM
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Oh! that sounds super good!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy!!!!
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
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MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
USA
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Posted - Aug 10 2016 : 5:00:02 PM
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We baked fermented (naturally leavened) bread today. It rose like a champ. My mother used to ferment green beans in a crock. Yum. Your additions sound great.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 10 2016 : 5:13:43 PM
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Thanks Marly.
MaryJane, is fermented bread the same as sour dough?
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
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MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
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Posted - Aug 10 2016 : 6:42:59 PM
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Yes it is. I have 7 mothers (starters) that I feed twice daily. Today, DIL Ashley baked bread using heirloom wheat.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7292 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 10 2016 : 7:01:01 PM
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Will one loaf of bread a week keep a mother going?
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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MaryJane
Queen Bee
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MaryJane
Moscow
Idaho
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Posted - Aug 10 2016 : 8:58:18 PM
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For sure.
MaryJane, Farmgirl #1 Plowin' Thru ~ giving aprons a good wrap for 45 years and counting ~
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7292 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 11 2016 : 04:58:29 AM
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Thanks. When it cools down around here I may start a mother and fire up the oven.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2016 : 09:54:23 AM
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The bread process sounds fascinating, something I would love to try someday. I currently have Mexican pickling carrots sitting on the counter for the past two days, tonight the go into jars and refrigerator. 
Jana
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http://www.emhardt.com
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7292 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2016 : 10:05:16 AM
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Jana, tell me about your Mexican pickling carrots. I been thinking about fermenting carrots and need a good recipe.
Jana, Welcome and I'll be looking for you around the Farm.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
Edited by - YellowRose on Aug 12 2016 10:07:15 AM |
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jana
Southern California
USA
1022 Posts |
Posted - Aug 12 2016 : 10:31:14 AM
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Mexican Pickling Carrots
15-20 Large Carrots, peeled and sliced (1/4 - 1/2" diagonal slices)
6 Japanese Chiles, leave whole
6 Jalapeno Peppers, sliced and seeds removed (lengthwise)
4 Cloves Garlic, whole but slightly smashed to remove peel
1 Onion, sliced
2 Tbsp Dried Oregano
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups White Vinegar
2 cups water
Place everything in large glass bowl, cover container but not airtight, let stand at room temperature for 2 days, stirring mixture two - three times a day, then refrigerate.
Jana
#7110
http://www.emhardt.com
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7292 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2016 : 10:55:36 AM
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Jana, it sounds really good. Got another question - how hot are Japanese Chilies? I've seen them dried in store. Do you use dried or fresh chilies?
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2016 : 11:29:14 AM
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I have only found dried Japanese chilies in the market here and if you bite into them after soaking they are rubbery, I usually discard before refrigeration. Japanese chilies probably add flavor but not much heat since I don't cut into them. I think heat is coming from jalapeno peppers. I like the carrots mild to medium, so I don't add seeds or membranes from jalapeno peppers to my mix, but if you like heat add everything.
Jana
#7110
http://www.emhardt.com
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7292 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 12 2016 : 1:41:23 PM
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Thanks.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7292 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2016 : 10:26:22 AM
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I have a new book "The Art of Fermentation" by Sandor Ellix Katz. It's 500 pages explores the concepts and processes of fermentation around the world.
I have been skimming through it ~ reading a little here and there. Some of the topics have covered Eastern European, Japanese, Chinese fermentation methods to fermenting in pumpkins. I will have to keep that in mind when it's pumpkin season. I have learned more about sourdough mothers; making Miso; and fermenting potatoes. Never thought about fermenting potatoes but I may give it a try.
This book will be a resource for me as I continue to expand what I ferment.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13732 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7292 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
7292 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2016 : 11:02:45 AM
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CeeJay that's one of the things I like about fermenting too - skipping canning in the heat of summer. I'll save canning for the things I don't ferment. Also I can do a quart or pint at a time which is great for me since I cook for one.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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Kiltie Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jennifer
Bay City
MI
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2016 : 11:13:32 AM
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| We have a large crock of sauerkraut started. It's about one week in right now. We usually freeze it after 6-8 weeks. I tried fermenting dill pickles a couple years ago, but didn't care for how they turned out. |
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janamarieje
True Blue Farmgirl
1022 Posts
Jana
Southern California
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2016 : 11:17:54 AM
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Thank you Sara and everyone on Farmgirl Connection! I have only been a member for a few weeks and already love what a wonderful source of information is here.
Jana
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http://www.emhardt.com
Gardening is cheaper than therapy and you get tomatoes. ~Author Unknown
All I really need is love, but a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt! ~Charles Schulz
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
2954 Posts
Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - Aug 16 2016 : 3:45:16 PM
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Oh Sara! Welcome to the world of fermentation! I always have jars of this and that. Hubs calls it my laboratory. I have that Sandor Katz book as well. I think he was able to rid himself of the AIDS?? virus or something like that and he credits it to fermentation.
Right now I am doing crocks of sour pickles which I love, and want to make the most of the cukes while they are around. I did a bunch of mini cukes and have 4 half gallons in my fridge! Talk about taking up space. I don't care though, I love them. The ones I have in the crock now are HUGE 8-10 inches, and I didn't slice them. They turned out so good! They are still crunchy, but man, I need to buy another fridge! LOL. I will ferment other veges in the fall and winter, but right now it is mainly cukes.
Check out the Cultures for Health website. They have many fermented recipes, as well as starters, if you are so inclined. Last year I did their cherry tomato ferment, and after they are done and in the fridge, when you bite into them they are almost fizzy. So good!
PS, to keep your pickles crunchy, add a few oak leaves or grape leaves on the bottom and top of the jar. Works like a charm.
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7292 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2016 : 4:21:08 PM
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Lisa, how do you clean/sterilize the oak leaves? Are all oak leaves okay to use? I forgot what kind of oak tree is in my back yard. It has small leaves and acorns. The first fall I was here (5 years ago) acorns covered my yard 2" deep but haven't had one since. My neighbor's oak tree has the large oak leaves.
I have pint and 1/2 pint jars and one qt jar fermenting in my refrigerator - can't imagine 1/2 gal jars. I will have to give the cherry tomatoes a try.
Have you tried fermenting lemons? I have a pint in my fridge now. They will last up to a year. I like them in sweet & sour rice dishes.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2016 : 4:46:38 PM
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Sara, how do you ferment lemons?
SinceI started doing refrigerator pickles this year, I won't be canning them anymore.
Right now I have half gallon each, 1 sweet pickles, 1 sweet zucchini pickles, 1 very hot green tomatoes and 1 very hot pickles.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7292 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Aug 16 2016 : 5:10:55 PM
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Recipe from PBS cooking shows - America's Test Kitchen and the
Martha Stewart show.
Darlene, first choose a jar just big enough for the number of lemons you want to ferment. Choose blemish free plump lemons and wash with 1/2 ACV and water. Stand the lemons on the big end and quarter it without slicing all the way through. Fill the lemon with kosher salt and put in jar. Repeat process until jar is full. Leave on counter for 3 days - week or until the lemons release their juices to cover the lemons. If the lemons aren't making enough brine add juice from fresh lemons or non-chorine water to cover the lemons. Place in the refrigerator - ready in a couple of weeks - will keep up to a year.
Hint: All fermenting fruits/vegs have to be kept covered with brine to prevent mold.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth. |
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
13732 Posts
CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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HealingTouch
True Blue Farmgirl
3448 Posts
Darlene
Kunkletown
Pa
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2016 : 6:01:18 PM
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Sara, those lemons sound easy. I will try some.
CJ, I did dilly pickles by canning them but now I do them as refrigerator beans. I like them better and they stay so crisp.
I have an abundance of kale so I am going to freeze it for soups and to make with galic and olive oil this winter. I hope it will freeze well.
Be Blessed and Be a Blessing,
Darlene
Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
When Satan's knocking at your door, just say "Jesus will you get that for me?"
When it gets to hard to stand, Kneel!
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