Here is my ever-growing list of flavor combinations and I'm continually updating it. I honestly have yet to be disappointed in a batch. This year I hope to experiment more with spice and heat...so far I've mainly used fruit in combination with herbs. If you're wanting to learn how to Brew Kombucha - check my...
Recipes
Kombucha FAQ - Precautions & Troubleshooting
There is a bit of a learning curve with the first few batches of brewing kombucha. I've put together an FAQ that might help you with some of the more common questions. I'm still developing this post and will update the Precautions and Troubleshooting sections. If in the meantime you have a question, please contact...
Kombucha Terminology - What is that exactly?
Fortunately, there are only a few terms to learn before you get going on your first batch. I'm the last person to teach a science class on how this all works and I am trying to explain this in my own words. Basically, I know how to steep tea, add it to a jug, add...
Kombucha Supplies - What you need
A list of everything you need with links. It's pretty simplified, actually. I got set up for $50 with all of it (except the heating mat, filter, and scale - and those things are essential). I've easily made a return on my money by not buying kombucha from the store. We would go through 14...
Why do I drink kombucha?
Believe it or not, I get this question all the time. Kombucha is a fermented tea that has been around for thousands of years. It's tart but also sweet - kind of like a combination of lemonade and sweet tea. It's usually carbonated, not big bubbly burpy type carbonation like beer. Kombucha fizz is soft,...
Beginner Tartine Sourdough Video and Recipe
Welcome to Beginner Tartine Sourdough! I'm excited you're here. I've got a beginner loaf video for you and the recipe. Here are also a few other beginner loaves using the exact same recipe. Just different shapes & scores. I know how it feels to get started with a project, but learning how to bake sourdough...
Feeding & Maintaining a Starter
With a brand new starter, I keep it on the counter and feed it 1:3:3 twice a day for about a week. I've probably used it to bake a few times. See below for my video! If I plan to keep baking - maybe twice a week, then I'll keep it on the counter but...
Sourdough Resources
Sourdough bread people are cool. Really chill, usually - and friendly as heck. They'll share tips and techniques and their secrets because they want others to succeed. If you have any questions on your bakes, or if you're new, or have a suggestion - PLEASE send a note or an email. Look me up on...
Sourdough Basic Principles and Terminology
Sourdough seems complicated but it is unbelievably forgiving. It would have to be because even I can manage it. People have been making it for thousands of years. There are hundreds of ways to make sourdough with different techniques and varying percentages but it really helps to know some basic terms. When there are literally...
Sourdough Scores & Bakes Gallery
Here is a just for fun, hodge-podge collection of pictures in my Sourdough Scores & Bakes Gallery. I hope it gives you some inspiration! I have a video tutorial below the picture gallery of how to actually slash and score the bread. It shows you a 'functional' score which allows the steam to escape, and...
Sourdough Gear: Need to Have & Nice to Have
So, what do you reeeeallly need to make sourdough. The honest answer. Here's a handy list of some good equipment and clickable links. With our budget, I think about 'need to have' and 'nice to have'...you might be the same. I also have a video with a quick explanation you can find here. Sourdough Gear...
Pico de Gallo
Throwing together a garden fresh Pico is something we do a few times a week during tomato season. Some of our favorite toms last season were these Tangerines and they were perfect in salsa. A lovely mellow and slightly sweet tomato, meaty texture and not too seedy. A great performer and producer, also grows really...