Tag: fermentation

Israel’s first cloned milk hits cafés as Remilk and Gad Dairies launch “The New Milk”

I once lived on a kibbutz in Israel for a year. The saddest sound I ever heard was a...

Pea pod wine recipes are making a comeback with allotment gardeners

Yes, pea pod wine is a real thing, an old-fashioned, home-brewed country wine made from the leftover pods after shelling fresh peas. It is a sustainable, no-waste practice, often popular among allotment gardeners.

Poo beats pills? Norway backs poop transplant as safer treatment for gut-wrecking infection

Now, with Norwegian researchers giving the royal flush to vancomycin, we may soon be saying goodbye to antibiotics and hello to artisanal, farm-to-bum therapies.

Sandor Katz – a conversation about fermentation for the future

At Green Prophet, where we’re constantly exploring the beautiful dance of ecology, culture, and innovation in the Middle East and beyond, we spoke to Sandor Katz about the ancient roots and modern relevance of fermentation—especially in water-scarce regions like ours.

All About Ancient Mesopotamian Beer

The Sumarians’ brewing methods developed over the ages into the beer we know today. Yet making alcohol from bread mashed into liquid has never left people’s minds. We have a funny note on that: jailbird booze.

Are black olives safe to eat?

The store bought olives are often made with lye and other chemicals you might not want to eat.

Fermented Foods Can Heal Your Gut

How can you tell if a food is probiotic and good for your guts? Green Prophet gives a general guide.

Gazoz: Cafe Levinsky’s delicious summer time beverage

This story is about Cafe Levinsky and owner Benny Briga. The cafe is famous for its gazoz, a fermented bubbly soda made from all-natural ingredients. The cafe also practices sustainable measures of service and gardening.

Hard Kombucha, The New Eco-Cocktail

Hard kombucha, a healthy alternative to beer and wine.

A fermentation retreat

A group of young Jewish ecologists and spiritual teachers are creating a 3-day virtual workshop, starting Sunday. You will get 20 workshops for $15. 

How to make naturally fermented sauerkraut, without vinegar

You can make variations of sauerkraut and all sorts of winter sauces, using natural fermentation

Make home-fermented olives

The tastiest olives are the ones you pickle yourself. Read on for ways of upgrading store bought olives too.