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   desert dirtbag abby version (vapaad@wandering.shop)'s status on Monday, 27-Jan-2025 00:14:03 JST desert dirtbag abby version

   I started this sourdough thing because my partner and I need more pre/probiotics in our life via fermented foods (remember, probiotic supplements are like one step above homeopathy on the proof scale)

   Now I'm feeling interested in making my own kombucha. Idk if I'll be able to get to the farmers market as regularly this year to get my growler refilled.

   My apple cider vinegar is almost (finally) finished so I'll have my large cold brew jar back again I can use.

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     Rocketman (slothrop@chaos.social)'s status on Monday, 27-Jan-2025 00:14:02 JST Rocketman

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     @vapaad Not currently, but I made kombucha for a while. It’s fun to experiment with different teas etc.

     The last thing I tried was hibiscus tea. I filled maybe two liters into pop-top glass bottles, and put them in the basement, thinking we’d drink them next week.

     Then I forgot about them for two years or so. Pulled them out, and they tasted really good! Sparkling, with complex aromas, a bit tart.

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     Rocketman (slothrop@chaos.social)'s status on Monday, 27-Jan-2025 00:17:31 JST Rocketman

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     @vapaad You can make kimchi out of a surprising number of vegetables. We mostly use Chinese cabbage (if that’s what it’s called in English), but lots of other cabbages will work fine.

     If you can find chili powder and soy sauce, you’re good to go. You don’t need anything too special, really.

     I’d advise working in small iterations. Do one head of cabbage. Takes a week. Try the results, improve as needed.

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     desert dirtbag abby version (vapaad@wandering.shop)'s status on Monday, 27-Jan-2025 00:17:32 JST desert dirtbag abby version

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     I'd make kimchi but without an Asian store in a 45 minute radius of me idk how I'd make it any good unless I somehow become an excellent cabbage gardener and increase the amount of online shopping I do. All possible, but probably not this year.