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A Pint of Mustard
The Hunger
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Beyond Fear
Video (50:17). There’s no Absolute Dirt. On the one hand, in traditional environments, processes are developed from ancient civilizations and practices…
14 hrs ago
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zizinia
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Ken Fornataro
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Ginger Bombs
(Video 6:19). From The Rice Koji Systems Series (February, March, April 2026)
15 hrs ago
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Ken Fornataro
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Tomato Marmalade
(Video 4:44) All tomatoes, even those in tins or cartons work. But San Remo Pomodoro are a blessing. Whole. Firm, Tasty. Eve Jazmati presents. Make…
Jan 8
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Ken Fornataro
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How to Make a Sourdough Starter
Everything You Need to Know Starter Guide. by David Asher of www.milklab.ca and Black Sheep School of Cheesemaking.
Jan 8
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Ellie Markovitch
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Ken Fornataro
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Koji Idlis and Dosas
(Video 4:07) Two breads Enhanced by Fresh Koji. By Maya Seetharaman
Jan 8
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Ken Fornataro
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Adaptive Fermentation
Koji, Milpa Maize, and the Semi-Wild Larder. And Amazing News! Look up!
Jan 7
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Ken Fornataro
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Justin Tyler Tate
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Dr Tejas Sameer Oundhakar
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Kirsten K. Shockey
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LIA
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Emily Meseck
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Anthony DELFAU
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Melissa Hoffman
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Sandor Katz
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Soirée-Leone Sinclair
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zizinia
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Ellie Markovitch
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Dawn Woodward
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Genevieve Bardwell
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Haruko Uchishiba
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Flavors and Experience
Taste does not equal flavor. Flavor is an experience. Have you ever been experienced? It involves all sensory perceptions. It’s an experience. Learn to…
Jan 1
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Ken Fornataro
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CulturesGroup Substack Posts #4
Posted once a month. A sample listing of posts at the website, always accessible to paying subscribers. Sometimes we write about posts in Notes. $5 USD…
Dec 31, 2025
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Gochujang. Improved. Applied.
Video (7:57) Video (21:01) Video (1:56). Make it Quick and Better. Pratap Chalal. Ken Fornataro. Four Weeks Later and further refinemennts.
Dec 31, 2025
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Ken Fornataro
Sweet and Hot and Sour Calabaza Pickle
Video (4:15) With Peppers - spicy or sweet- and Ginger and Spices. Like a German Achaar.
Dec 31, 2025
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Ken Fornataro
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zizinia
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Germary Maigua
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Better Salt
Rethinking salt. A unique, powerful flavor tool anyone can make.
Dec 31, 2025
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Ken Fornataro
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Herb Preserving
From Shio Koji to Pickles. Mint, Basil, Dill, Cilantro, etc.
Dec 30, 2025
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Ken Fornataro
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Labne(h)
Video (9:15) Yogurt, or Milk Kefir Cheese, Marinade, or Flavor Train. How to Turn Fermented Dairy into a Versatile Year-Round Staple
Dec 30, 2025
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Date Yeast, Rye, and Honey Kvass
It's a Sensory Trip with Dr. Maria Ricatti. Video (10:39). Plus the new Events calendar for 2026.
Dec 29, 2025
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Ken Fornataro
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Fruit Kvass
An extensive video on Kvass that uses fruit, explaining how different fruits require different procedures to achieve the best outcomes.
Dec 28, 2025
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Ken Fornataro
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Struffoli
The Italian (Neapolitan) Christmas-time, honeyed version of the Mediterranean tradition of sweets fried in oil, shaped directly by Greek, Roman…
Dec 24, 2025
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Ken Fornataro
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Cultures
Brown Rice Sourdough Starters and The Hungry Ghost Bread Book
Dec 13, 2025
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Melissa Hoffman
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Ken Fornataro
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Fermenters Guild
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Anthony DELFAU
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zizinia
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Doen Chetin
Doen Chetin, Kashmiri Walnut Chutney. A taste that brings me home every time. Video (2:54)
Dec 7, 2025
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Renu Anshie Dhar
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