This blog wasn’t originally supposed to be about chocolate, but then I started eating a chocolate bar…and the rest is history, literally. I realized, mid-candy, that I don’t know much about chocolate, its origin and the process of turning a tiny cacao seed into this delicious snack in my hand. “Why is chocolate so amazing?!” […]
Monthly Archives: August 2015
My journey in to the world of fermentation has become more exciting and educational than I could have ever imagined. Not only am I trying new things I would have never discovered on my own, but I now have new foods and beverages that have become staples in my home! In addition to making […]
1. Kimchi’s original ingredients were simply cabbage and salt. It wasn’t until after around 1400 AD that fish paste, hot peppers and seasonings were added. 2. Fermenting kimchi and other vegetables led to the discovery of fermented soy beans and the birth of soy sauce. 3. Kimchi can be made from more than just cabbage. […]
