Love them or hate them, pickles are having a moment. The salty, crunchy snack is a refrigerator staple, and it seems like everyone is making their own at home and sharing the results on social media. ...

Maybe you heard somewhere that pickles are a "superfood," and dutifully added them to your shopping list. Unfortunately, you may reach for the wrong jar, because many pickles at supermarkets aren’t ...

The benefits of your pickles can depend on how they’re prepared. Here’s what to know. Fermented pickles contain probiotics that can help support a healthy and diverse gut microbiome. Non-fermented ...

ne major class of foods missing in the Standard American Diet is fermented foods, right along up there with leafy greens and sea veggies. But, I’ll cover those another time. And it’s a shame because ...

Any cucumbers in your fridge that didn't make the cut for your summer salad or flavored water shouldn't go to waste. In fact, the best way to enjoy them for a few extra weeks is by turning them into ...

Originally from Ukraine, this Petaluma farmers market vendor is pursuing her dream of a homemade fermented food business in Sonoma County. “I always wanted to own my own business,” Elena Fortuna said.

At first glance, a jar of bright cucumbers on the shelf might look the same whether it’s pickled or fermented. But ask any food enthusiast or better yet, a vendor at the Loveland Farmers Market and ...

Many cucumber salads are dressed with some combination of salt, acidity (such as vinegar or lemon juice) and something tangy and creamy. This recipe skips the first step of salting by instead ...