Mustard Pickles

(Using long-brined vegetables) 2 quarts sliced cucumbers 1 quart snap beans, cut in 1/2 inch pieces 1 quart sliced green peppers 1 quart onions, quartered 1 quart cauliflower, cut in sections 1 cup sliced sweet red pepoers Freshen the brined vegetables in the usual way to remove the excess salt, and pour over them the …
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Homemade Pickles And Relishes

From the United States Agricultural Department 1935 Four types of pickles and relishes are made at home. The easiest to make are the fruit pickles such as whole pickled peaches, crabapples, or pearas, cooked in a spicy sweet-sour syrup. Then there are quick-process pickles made from vegetahles salted down overnightand comhined with spices and vinegar …
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Brined Vegetables

From the United States Agricultural Department 1935 Brined vegetable pickles are liked particularly for the crisp texture and characteristic flavor developed during the brining process. The vegetables may be prepared either by the short or the long brining process. In the short brine a 5 percent salt solution is used. This permits rapid fermentation and …
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Probiotics

These days, it is very common to hear the word probiotics. Probiotics are available to consumers mainly in the form of health supplements and in food products. Even the famous cultured milk drink contains probiotics. But what is probiotics? Is probiotics really safe to consume and what is the usual amount of probiotics that we …
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5 Things To Know About Probiotics

Probiotics are live microorganisms (e.g., bacteria) that are either the same as or similar to microorganisms found naturally in the human body and may be beneficial to health. If you picture the human body as a “host” for bacteria and other microorganisms, you might have a better understanding of probiotics. The body, especially the lower …
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The Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle

The Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle Inflammation is one of the body’s natural ways of protecting itself. It involves many chemical reactions that help to fight off infections, increase blood flow to places that need healing, and generate pain as a signal that something is wrong with the body. Unfortunately, as with any process in the body, it …
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Downfalls Of ‘Detox’

It seems everyone is talking about “detoxification” (detox) diets and regimens. These products are also called “cleanses” or “flushes”. This terminology refers to a means of removing toxins from your body or losing weight. These diets can be dangerous, especially since your body already comes equipped with a detoxification system. Understanding how detox works, may …
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The Fermented Foods Of Tohoku

Tohoku is home to many food products made from locally harvested ingredients that have been fermented. Initially produced out of necessity in response to the challenges of its harsh winter climate, the fermented foods of Tohoku have become an essential part of the region’s dietary culture. All over the world, there are many foods made …
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Tempeh Fermentation

What is Tempeh? Tempeh is a fermented food, originating from Indonesia, which came about as a by-product of tofu production. It has since arrived in Singapore and formed part of our local cuisine; along with other fermented soy products, such as soy sauce and bean paste. Tempeh is formed when soy beans are packed and …
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Pickled Onions

If you want a few jars of pickled onions to get you through the winter, now is the time to get pickling. Shallots are smaller than onions and have a p articularly papery skin. They taste slightly milder than most onions and are ideal for any savoury dish calling for an onion. But it is …
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Cucumber

Cucumber : Cucumis sativus Introduction The cucumber (cucumis sativus) is one of the most important market vegetables in the tropics and it is also the basis of an extensive pickling industry. It is assumed to be a native of the Northern India. In Sri Lanka, cucumber is best eaten sliced as a salad or as an appetizer …
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