Eleanor Brooks

Let’s be honest—bloating is more than just a minor annoyance. It can make your clothes feel tight, drain your energy, and even mess with your confidence. If you’re regularly asking, “Why does my stomach feel like a balloon?”, you’re not alone. And more importantly, there’s a natural way to help ease that discomfort. Enter fermented Read More

Fermentation is magical—you start with humble ingredients and, with a bit of patience, end up with tangy, nutritious, probiotic-rich foods. But like any living process, fermentation has its quirks. Sometimes, that kraut smells a bit off. Or maybe your kimchi has developed a weird film on top. So how do you know if it’s safe Read More

Imagine coming home from a long day, hungry and worn out, only to realise dinner’s already done and it’s packed with gut-loving probiotics. That’s the beauty of make-ahead fermented meals. These dishes aren’t just time-savers; they’re nutrient-dense, flavour-loaded, and incredibly satisfying. Fermented foods have enjoyed a well-deserved revival in recent years, thanks to a growing Read More

We all know and love ketchup. It’s the beloved companion to chips, the secret swirl in burger sauce, and the reason our sandwiches sing. But did you know that your standard supermarket ketchup is often loaded with sugar, preservatives, and barely any nutritional benefit? Enter homemade fermented ketchup — a tangy, naturally preserved, gut-loving twist Read More

Imagine feeling less bloated, having more energy, and staying fuller longer—all by tweaking your daily plate. That’s the power of gut health fermented foods. We often hear about the importance of probiotics, but few people realise just how powerful fermented foods can be in transforming digestive wellness. If you’re tired of digestive discomfort or simply Read More

You’ve chopped, salted, waited, and maybe even whispered sweet encouragement to your jars of kraut, kimchi, or pickles. But now comes a critical moment: how do you actually store those fermented goodies to keep them safe, tasty, and full of probiotic power? Welcome to your ultimate guide to storing fermented foods properly. Whether you’re a Read More

If you’ve ever craved something crisp, zesty, and refreshing—but wanted to skip the sugar and alcohol—look no further than homemade fermented ginger beer. This fizzy beverage isn’t just a flavour bomb; it’s a naturally carbonated, probiotic-rich fermented ginger drink that’s surprisingly easy to brew in your own kitchen. Unlike the mass-produced sodas or commercial ginger Read More

What if you could create delicious, probiotic-rich foods at home without buying a single packet of culture or starter? No powders, no sachets—just vegetables, salt, and time. That’s the essence of starter-free fermentation. This article dives into the world of wild fermenting vegetables—a technique rooted in generations of tradition across cultures. This method uses natural Read More