How to make Kombucha (first ferment)
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How to make Kombucha (first ferment)

You might have heard of kombucha, the lightly fermented tea that has achieved considerable popularity among the healthy-eating crowd. Traditionally associated with Asia, Russia, and Germany, kombucha became a popular drink globally by the late 1990s. Advocates claim it enhances cognition, stimulates immune function, supports weight loss, can be applied as a therapy for almost any…

How to Make Crème Fraîche {2 Ingredients}
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How to Make Crème Fraîche {2 Ingredients}

We can harness probiotic bacteria to make many wonderful things, but crème fraîche is by far the easiest. This nutty, buttery, soured cream can be frustratingly hard to find in prepared form and—if you do happen to find it—can cost you as much as a dollar an ounce. Crème fraîche can be sweetened and whipped…