Elderberry season has arrived again, and I left it a little late; some berries have already dried up. Knowing how nice they are as wine, I was motivated to pick them just after the rain had stopped. As

Inspired by the traditional Japanese drink Amazake, I recreated this recipe using a pineapple and carrot peel yeast water starter. The result was absolutely delicious—with a pleasant tang and subtle sweetness.

Fermenting Veggies is an easy, inexpensive process that has been in use for thousands of years. Fermenting preserves vegetables raw and without heat, thus retaining their vitamins, minerals, and enzymes.