Paul Bates

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Interview on A Real Food Journey Podcast

Hey guys, I just wanted to give you guys an update that recently I was interviewed by Heather Ingersoll of A Real Food Journey Podcast. We talked mostly on topics of fermentation and I give a couple recipes in the interview. It was my first time giving an interview so it’s a little shaky but …

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Episode 9 – Mark Campbell Ceramics on Fermentation Crocks, Pots, and Vessels

Mark Campbell who specializes in making artistic and unique ceramics joins us today to talk about his incredible fermentation crocks, fermentation pots, and vessels of all shapes and sizes and how he got involved in providing the fermentation community some of the most beautiful ceramics for making sauerkraut, pickles, kombucha, sourdough, and several other things. …

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Fermented Watermelon Soda and Blackberry Soda in the Works

The other weekend at the farmer’s market yielded some very cheap blackberries that were definitely past their prime, but were selling at quite a discount. The blackberries were 99 cents for a 16 oz container so I figured I’d pick up a couple and try my hand at making some blackberry soda. At the same …

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Episode 8 – Ariana Mullins on Fermented Foods, Drinks, and Living Abroad

Today I have with me special guest Ariana Mullins from the blog AndHereWeAre.net. She’s an American writer, cook, explorer and photographer and shares her family’s stories of challenge and adventure as expats in Europe, as well as inspiration for living a simple and meaningful life. She has a passion for restoring lost kitchen arts and …

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Fermentation in the News 8-19-14

Today’s “Fermentation in the News” covers some of the topics or issues I’ve come across on my search to update you with what’s going on in the world of fermentation. These stories can come from varied sources including newspapers, television, blogs, or videos and include fermentation related stories, a new recipe I might find interesting, …

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Rejuvelac Recipe

Have you wondered ever wondered what rejuvelac is or how to make rejuvelac? Today I’ll walk you though what you need to know, some of the possible health benefits of rejuvelac, how to make rejuvelac and provide you with an easy rejuvelac recipe. There are also some great uses for rejuvelac that you might not …

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Artisan Multigrain No-Knead Bread Recipe

Have you ever dreamed of making artisan bread? Well I have an easy artisan, multigrain, no-knead bread recipe for you! Just as many no-knead bread recipes have been inspired by the original NY Times article with Jim Lahey, so has this one, although I add several whole grains and seeds to it. No-knead bread has …

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Episode 7 – Being Vegan and Fermentation

Can you be vegan and also be involved in fermentation? I go into this and other topics on today’s show. After living a vegan lifestyle for about 10 years now, I think I can talk to a few of the issues that people bring up all the time. I feel this is one of the …

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Fermentation in the News 8-7-14

Fermentation in the news! I’m toying with the idea of making weekly posts on different fermentation stories making it into the news whether it’s a newspaper writing a story on something relating to fermentation, a new recipe I might find interesting, or even health related involving fermentation. You’ll have to tell me what you guys think …

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Episode 6 – Permaculture and Fermentation

In today’s show, I go into the subject of permaculture and what permaculture has to do with fermentation. I’m very passionate about permaculture and I think it’s a system that should be included in every child’s education since it’s a system  that helps you solve problems. It’s basically a troubleshooting methodology that teaches you to observe …

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