I have been brainstorming and experimenting with fermentation, and it totally blew my mind how much we can benefit from it.
Fermentation is more than just an old way of preserving food—it might have helped shape human evolution. Scientists believe that fermented foods played a role in how our ancestors developed larger brains.
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Rice wine maturing
Blackberry wine brewing
Fermented Wild Garlic
Yeast leavened doughnuts
Sourdough bread
Kombucha Brewing
Fermentation breaks food down into simpler nutrients, making them easier to digest and providing extra energy when food is scarce.
Imagine early humans finding fermented fruits or honey. These foods were full of nutrients and didn’t require much effort to eat, which could have been a big advantage during tough times.
When you see bubbles forming in your jar of fermenting fruits, vegetables or herbs, that’s science in action.
Those bubbles are carbon dioxide created by beneficial microbes as they break down sugars and release energy.
This process not only preserves food but also creates new compounds like vitamins, probiotics, and enzymes that benefit our health.
Fermenting vinegar with the vinegar mother formed on top.
Today, we still rely on fermentation, whether it’s making vinegar, crafting herbal oils, or wine.
These same natural processes improve flavour, extend shelf life, and create nutrient-rich products.
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It’s incredible to think that this simple, natural process has been helping us for so long and continues to be supported by science.
Every time I see those bubbles, I’m reminded of how fermentation connects us to nature and to our ancestors.
(squeezing wild garlic) Fermenting wild garlic
Fermentation has helped us evolve by making food more nutritious and easier to store, and it continues to inspire how we make and enjoy food today.
It’s proof that science and tradition can work hand in hand, creating something that’s good for both us and the planet.
Have a wonderful day, everyone!
Mariah 🍃😊
Awesome. inspiring. thank you 🙏
You're welcome 😊
Love this!! All the pictures are so beautiful. I am inspired to get back into fermenting after a break from kefir. I actually activated the nodulos earlier today and might try out veggie ferments too.
Thank you. It's lovely to know you are inspired to get back into fermenting. Yes, try the veggie ferments - they are delicious and come in handy. I eat them every day, and they enhance a simple meal. 😊🍃
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