WELCOME TO OUR BLOG: THE FERMENT DIARY
A personal diary of Alexis’ latest fermented explorations and foraged discoveries.
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Explore our ethical foraging guidelines to understand, respect and honour the environment that nourishes us • Tips for mindful foraging Read more

To better understand how health, taste and sustainability are rooted in Edible Alchemy’s philosophy, we must first examine the individual roles of each, both in broader areas of society and in our day-to-day fermentation practices. Read more

The Bacteria Bar is an excellent chance to meet and taste microorganisms in the form of natural sodas, water kefir, ginger beer and kombucha… artfully rounded off with a splash of boozy deliciousness. Read more

A conversation with our 155 year old sourdough starter culture, Cornelius. #CorneliusTheSourdough Read more

Exploring cultural practices and traditional fermentation techniques on Crete, Greece. Did you know that olives are fermented? Read more

Candied Lemons & Moroccan Style Salted Lemons In this episode, we preserve the lemony flavors for months to come. Read more

How artist Xijing Xu has mastered the art of sending friendly microbes Read more

Ethical foraging on Crete – learn what kinds of plants we can pick and use for medicine, salads, teas and cooking. Learn how to become an ethical and mindful forager Read more

Check our some of our best picks from our library Read more

what to Expect from our Academy Course Read more

This is how your foods’ nutrients are UNLOCKED through the process of fermentation Read more

– Sourdough chapati on the fire – Outdoor evaporation fridge – How to make Greek yogurt Read more
Fermentation
Delve deeper into fermentation’s wild and wonderful world
Recipes & Tips
Dive straight into using your cultures with these recipes
Summer days are best spent in the garden soaking up the sunshine and helping things GROW. When
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Think of all the good properties both Honey and Garlic have! Thing of the Probiotic Possibilities – combined all together
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Pico de Gallo is a traditional Mexican ‘fresh salsa’ (i.e. uncooked). Here we are giving the salsa a probiotic
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Kimchi has been gaining its popularity for its extreme flavours in fusion cooking and also for its great health benefits.
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Foraging
Join us as we set out to explore the beauty and abundance of our local landscapes!
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Philosophy
In this series of in-depth essays, we venture further into health, taste and sustainability topics to provide you with food for thought
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On The Road
Follow us on our travels as we expand our horizons and soak up new knowledge in distant lands
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Online courses
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Your destination for self-paced online courses on the world of DIY probiotics and natural fermentation.
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