Kombucha is pretty expensive to buy and yet it is so delicious, healthy, and great as an alternative for those of us who are tempted by soda that it becomes an easily justified expense. Well until you realize just how easy it is to make yourself that is. We have now established a pretty efficient brewing method in our home and we have gone from spending $4-5 dollars per bottle at the store to home brewed Kombucha for about .17 cents a bottle. Plus we are reusing all the Kombucha bottles we … [Read more...]
Creating a New Lifestyle in the Garden
A Guest Post From Amanda Learning to garden was a process reflective on my stage in life. The first time I planted a vegetable patch, I worked for hours in the soil, tilling and clearing a space. My knees and the palms of my hands were stained with dirt. I was young and I didn’t have the patience or the softness of heart to tend to vulnerable seedlings, so I bought some plants from the hardware store and planted them. And I left them. I washed my hands and trimmed my nails and came back a few … [Read more...]
How to Make Kombucha Tea
I guess I have been doing a series on fermentation here! Check out my recent articles on Yogurt, Sourdough, and Kefir. Today it is Kombucha... You have likely seen pricey bottles of Kombucha tea in health stores. What is Kombucha exactly and why is it such a hot health food item right now? Kombucha is actually a fermented tea that has been held in high esteem for its healthy and medicinal properties for a long time. It is antimicrobial, hepatoprotective (protects your liver), … [Read more...]
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