Frugal Solutions

Fermentation Tips

  • Sourdough Crackers

    This is the recipe that makes keeping a starter genuinely sustainable for a busy household. Every feeding’s discard becomes something…

  • Sourdough Focaccia

    Focaccia is forgiving because the high hydration and generous oil make it nearly impossible to overwork. This is the bread…

Gallery

Snapshots from my Amish-inspired fermentation and pickling adventures.

Two glass jars filled with vibrant red sauerkraut and a bowl of the same cabbage are placed on a gray surface. The jars feature metal latch lids, and a spoon is sticking out of the closer jar.
Multiple shelves filled with numerous jars of preserved vegetables and pickles inside what appears to be a wooden pantry or storage area. The jars contain a variety of colors and types of vegetables.
A white colander filled with fresh cucumbers sits on a dark wooden surface. Next to the colander is a bunch of fresh dill, adding a vibrant green contrast to the scene. The lighting casts a natural, rustic ambiance.
A pair of hands wearing red gloves is preparing kimchi by mixing cabbage with a red chili paste. The image features napa cabbage leaves, some of which are already coated with the spicy mixture, while a large amount of red chili paste is visible on a plastic surface beneath.
A garden scene with ripe red tomatoes hanging from lush green tomato plants. The plants are staked with blue garden clips for support. The soil is brown and appears dry, surrounded by what seems to be other garden vegetation and some stones.
A glass jar filled with vibrant pickled vegetables, including sliced beets and a small yellow vegetable, immersed in a deep pink liquid. The jar is sealed with a metal clasp and sits on a dark surface.