This post is the first in a series called Fearless Fermentation where I will be addressing some common topics, questions & concerns regarding fermentation!

In this post we’re going to walk through the steps of creating a sourdough starter from scratch

This is going to be a practice in patience but I whole heartedly believe you can do this!

In this post we are going to be making some stock the pantry recipes which are all going to be 6 different types of dry gravy mixes. 

You are about to make cooking supper that much easier!

In this post we are going to talk about how to make vanilla extract.  

I will be going over the different alcohol types you can use including an alcohol free version, different grades of vanilla beans, what each type has to offer & which one is the best for making vanilla extract.

In this post we are making a cooling salve you can use for congestion.

This formulation is easily customizable depending on which essential oils you choose to add & I will be giving some suggestions as well!

In this post we are stocking the pantry but this time we’re making brown sugar.

We’re going to talk about what brown sugar is & then you will see how easy it is to make it!

In this post we are making homemade butter from heavy whipping cream!

In this post we are going to be making homemade bouillon powder. 

It can be used in place of store bought vegetable or chicken bouillon!

In this post we are learning how to ferment herbs as a way of preservation! 

You can use any fresh herb you have, whether you grew them in your garden or bought them at the grocery store.

In this post we are making pumpkin sourdough bread just in time for Canadian Thanksgiving.

Enjoy it as it or with my favorite cranberry & spice inclusions!

In this post we are walking through the steps on baking your first loaf of sourdough bread.

Even if you’re already a seasoned baker you may still learn something new!!

In this post we are going to be walking through the process of rehydrating a San Francisco Sourdough starter that was purchased online

Come learn about what makes this bread extra special & super tasty!

In today’s video we are going to be making pectin stock out of apples, specifically crap apples, but you could use any unripe green apple!

In this post we will be making lacto-fermented onions.

They are a delicious way to add probiotics to your favorite meal

Let’s make a stick balm to help combat dry, cracked or damaged skin!

It can be used on surface wounds, scrapes & scratches & with one simple change in ingredients it can also be used as a paw balm for your furry family members.

In this post we'll be making an all natural herbal deodorant with just 8 indigents that is completely baking soda free!

In this post we’re going to go over how to read an herbal formulation & then I’ll share some tips on how to write your own!

In this post we are going to be talking about all things Lavender.

Once we learn about the amazing properties of this herbal ally I will be sharing a formulation for a cooling, lavender cocoa butter face cream. 

In this post I walk you through how to make a cold or hot glycerite compound. The main difference is the hot compound is done in under 4 hours & the cold process takes 4-6 weeks.

The recipe shared is for a digestive system support, but you can totally customize this formulation to meet your needs, just follow the same directions!

Today we’re making a garlic oxymel to help support our immune system as well as combat inflammation. 

Come learn about this medicine with its roots in ancient Greece!