How to Make Kombucha at Home: A Simple Guide to Continuous and Batch Brewing
Kombucha is a naturally fermented, lightly fizzy drink made from sweet tea and a SCOBY—a living culture that transforms the tea into a tangy, probiotic-rich beverage. It’s been part of traditional health practices for centuries, and now it’s made a big comeback in home kitchens for its gut-healing benefits and refreshingly tart flavor.
Once you get your rhythm down, it’s easy—and incredibly rewarding—to make your own kombucha. Here’s exactly how I do it at home, whether I’m brewing in a simple glass jar or using a continuous brew setup with a spout.
How to Make Fermented Pickles: My Step-by-Step Guide
If you’ve never made fermented pickles before, this recipe is a perfect place to start. Unlike traditional pickles made with vinegar, these are lacto-fermented using a salty brine and beneficial bacteria. The result? Crunchy, tangy pickles that are teeming with gut-loving probiotics—and totally customizable.
How to Make Milk Kefir: My Step-by-Step Guide
Milk kefir has been a daily staple in my kitchen for a while. This tangy, probiotic-rich drink is incredibly easy to make and has countless health benefits for your gut and beyond. Today, I’m sharing exactly how I make milk kefir, plus some tips and ideas to help you incorporate it into your daily routine!
A Beginner’s Guide to Fermented Foods
If you read my last post on simple ferments for gut health, you already know I’m a big fan of milk kefir, water kefir, and kombucha. But maybe you’re still feeling a bit hesitant—like, how do you even get started? or what else can I try?
Let’s break it down!
My Gut Healing Journey: The Breakthrough (Part 2)
In Part 2 of my gut healing journey, I’m diving deeper into why gut health is the foundation of overall wellness and how small changes can lead to big transformations.
If you’re struggling with skin issues, digestion problems, or even anxiety, your gut could be the missing link!
My Gut Healing Journey: From Frustration to Freedom (Part 1)
My gut healing journey started back in 2021. At the time, we had been working with a functional medicine practitioner for about a year to help one of our children, and we were successfully putting their epilepsy into remission by detoxing their body from all sorts of toxins—bacteria, mold, heavy metals, etc. (That’s a powerful story for another time!) But through that process, I became fully convinced of the benefits of functional medicine—which focuses on identifying the root cause of health issues rather than just masking symptoms with pharmaceuticals.
My Gut Healing Journey: How Fresh Milled Flour is Changing My Health
For years, I struggled with dyshidrotic eczema — painful, itchy blisters on my hands that no doctor could fully explain or heal. I tried creams, steroids, elimination diets, and nothing gave lasting relief. What I didn't know then is that my skin was trying to tell me something about my gut health — and that God's design for whole, unprocessed foods would be the key to my healing journey