Fermentation Explanation: The Science of Sauerkraut

Fermentation Explanation: The Science of Sauerkraut

Fermentation is on the rebound! And considering it is probably the oldest form of food and beverage preparation known to mankind, this resurgence is a long time coming. That’s right. Even before the scintillating discovery of fire, our bumbling ancestors had...
Seeded German sourdough bread

Seeded German sourdough bread

UPDATE 2022: This article originally appeared in spring 2015, when more of our content focused on healthy habits and sustainable lifestyles indirectly related to bamboo. Since then, the website has evolved and now concentrates on the multifarious aspects of bamboo...
Centrally Grown: it’s what to eat around here

Centrally Grown: it’s what to eat around here

Heading up the coast anytime soon? You probably should. Gonna get hungry on the way? I bet you will. Have you tried Centrally Grown? You absolutely must! Yes, the first turn after Cambria, just across the highway from Moonstone Beach, there’s a charming little...
Recycled Frisbees come full circle

Recycled Frisbees come full circle

UPDATE: As of January, 2019, the Recycled Frisbee is out-of-stock and discontinued. Last week I waxed rhapsodic on the dignity and utility of the reusable bamboo spork, and some of our other travel-friendly utensils. But then I remembered one more essential item for...