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Holly Howe

Want to use fermented foods to improve your health? Hi, I'm Holly and I teach fermentation. Learn how to safely transform everyday vegetables into superfoods. Join our 12,000+ subscribers and enjoy delicious sauerkraut, pickles, kimchi, and... more.

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​7 Health Benefits of Fermented Vegetables

Fermentation Made Easy! @ MakeSauerkraut Hey Reader, My taste buds never did a happy dance 💃 when I saw an assortment of fermented vegetables on my dinner plate many years ago. I was teaching 👩🏫 at a military base in Germany back in the late 1980s, and just about every meal that I ate out at our local Gasthaus included a bland-looking assortment of pickled vegetables. Fast-forward to where I eagerly await each vegetable 👩🌾 as it comes into the season so that I can transform it into a...

17 days ago • 1 min read

HeyReader, Are you ready to learn about prebiotics and their benefits for digestive wellness? I've just republished my post: Best Prebiotic Foods for Gut Health {15 Clever Ways to Eat Them} There, you can discover 9 key prebiotic foods, from asparagus to chicory root, and learn how these nutrients support gut health. My post also offers 15 practical ways to include prebiotic foods in your meals. If you're looking to improve your gut health through diet, my updated guide offers straightforward...

30 days ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader, I'm jumping into your inbox to share a few of my readers' favorite sauerkraut recipes. I was without sauerkraut for a few weeks this winter when my gut became sensitive to eating any sugar; I realized—once again—the powerful benefits of including this delicious food in my daily diet. Some great locally-made sauerkraut saved the day as I waited for my new batches of sauerkraut to ferment. Restock your fridge with some homemade sauerkraut, or check out these favorites: Easy...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader, I thought I'd share with you some of the reasons why sauerkraut is such a great fermented food to include in your daily diet. Even if you are already eating sauerkraut—and other fermented foods—on a regular basis, sometimes we forget how power-packed these foods are. 💥 Not only are they loaded with 🍊 vitamin C and beneficial bacteria, but they are also rich in: Digestive enzymes, Vitamin K2, and Antioxidants. Discover all the details!...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader, I've just updated my guide on "How Much Sauerkraut to Eat Per Day." Sauerkraut isn't just a tasty addition to your meals—it's a powerhouse of probiotics, vitamins, and minerals that can significantly improve your gut health, boost your immune system, and much more. But, like all good things, balance is key. That's why I updated my guide to help you find the perfect daily amount of sauerkraut for your diet. Whether you're a fermented food enthusiast or new to probiotics, this...

2 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader, Discover the simplicity of making kimchi sauerkraut 🌶️🥕🧄 with my recipe that bypasses traditional complexities like soaking cabbage and crafting kimchi paste. Perfect for those with a busy schedule or anyone keen to dive into homemade fermented delights, this recipe promises traditional kimchi flavors in a fraction of the time. 👉 Easy Kimchi-Style Sauerkraut {Traditional Flavors in No Time} In this recipe, we make Kimchi-Style Sauerkraut which has the flavors of kimchi 😋 without...

3 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader, My signature post, How to Make Sauerkraut in a Jar {The Ultimate Beginner's Guide}, has just been updated. 🥬🥕🧄 My step-by-step guide to making sauerkraut in a jar doesn't just leave you with a delicious batch of sauerkraut; it equips you with a skill set 🛠️ that transforms everyday vegetables into probiotic, gut-healing wonders. 🦸♀️ All the other sauerkraut recipes out there give you a few quick steps and many unanswered questions. 🤔 But, in my 'Ultimate Sauerkraut Guide'... you...

3 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader, Do you have smells from sauerkraut, fermented garlic paste, or onions lingering on your favorite fermentation lids or weights? A solution to your woes is in my latest updated blog post: How Best to Remove Smells from Plastic & Silicone Kitchenware {2 Key Tips} I have a powerful nose👃 and detest any whiff of noxious smells on any kitchenware. My favorite fermentation weight for pickles is made from plastic. It works like a charm for keeping my ferments below the brine. However,...

3 months ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader, Does that jar of sauerkraut you just made—or bought—still sit in your refrigerator untouched? Do you feel guilty knowing about all the health benefits of sauerkraut that are just one impossible bite away? Do not despair. You are about to learn endless, easy ways to eat that delicious sauerkraut. When I first published this post in 2014, I listed just seven ways. We're now up to 50! This includes some delicious cooked dishes and desserts. Sauerkraut Brownies anyone? 50 Tasty Ways...

4 months ago • 1 min read

My Gosh, Reader! How is it already 2024? I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to a new year with a fresh start and a new focus! (I don’t set goals but instead set a one-word intention for the year, with “GROWTH” being my intention for 2024.) And you? As a little “thank you” 🤗 for being part of my world in 2023, I’ve put together my top ten most popular posts for last year. So take a moment to check out these posts and see if you can find one or two treasures to put to good use and...

4 months ago • 2 min read
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