The Treasure of the Kohl Rabi

Farmers markets have returned to the Rochester area, and with farmers markets come seasonal treasures like the delicious kohlrabi.  Not the prettiest thing to look at, but they can be delicious when eaten raw, cooked in stir-fry's, or fermented.  And ferment them I did, to bring you The Treasure of the Kohl Rabi! 

The Krautfather

If  your going to run a pretend fermentation business and make different sauerkraut's that are named after movies, it only makes sense that eventually you name one after your favorite movie.  So with that, I give you The Krautfather!

"No Sicilian can refuse any sauerkraut on his daughter's wedding day."

The Towering Kimferno

Kimchi is back, and its been renamed The Towering Kimferno!

Is that building shaped like a napa cabbage that has caught on fire?  You betcha

The task of keeping two kids under the age of 2 alive for the past 5 months has significantly slowed down my fermentation output, but when I came across some organic napa cabbages at Abundance Co-op last week I couldn't resist buying them.

A Krautwork Apple

Infringing on two copyrights, I bring you A Krautwork Apple!

Kimchi

 Good news, Fridge Top Ferments has expanded into the wide world of kimchi!!!

Nightmare On Maple Street

I had an opportunity to ferment more hot peppers, so joining the group of cayenne pepper products with Sauspiria and Apocalypse Kraut is my latest hot sauce, Nightmare On Maple Street!

Freddy's new gloves are a little less dangerous than they used to be.

Apocalypse Kraut

Fridge Top Ferments Presents:  Apocalypse Kraut! 

If you stare long enough, you can hear the helicopter blades whooshing by.

Sauspiria

When a coworker presented me with a boat load of hot peppers, it only made sense to try a fermented hot sauce.  And with this being so close to Halloween, naming it after a horror movie seemed fitting.  So I present to you, SAUSPIRIA!!

Banana Stand Redux

A kraut so nice I made it twice!  Banana Stand was such a big hit the first time that it sold out by the time I was done jarring it (and I jar fast!).  So with an Oktoberfest party coming up at my house I decided to bring it back to delight the taste buds of even more Fridge Top Ferments fans!


Home grown, just like the rappers sing about!

Banana Stand

Meet the latest kraut creation from the kitchen of Fridge Top Ferments:  Banana Stand!

Ginger Carrots

In my yard I have two 4' x 4' "square foot" gardens, and in two of the 32 squares I planted carrots.  I like carrots, who doesn't, but the whole reason I planted them is because they're red carrots!

Sour Cherry Pickles

On Thursday I came home from the South Wedge Farmers Market, started throwing things into a jar, and ended up with Sour Cherry Pickles!

Dylan Beans

Meet Dylan Beans!!!

Licence to Dill

It's grilling weather, and few things go better on food off the grill than sauerkraut and dill pickles.  And when sauerkraut and dill combine you get Licence to Dill! 

L. Red Hubbard

Meet L. Red Hubbard, a delicious red kraut fermented with green and red cabbage, carrots, beets, ginger, and salt! Named after the founder of Scientology, it shares more than just his cult like following. 

Jalapeno Hare

After having success with a traditional kraut in January(retro actively named "The Krautfather"), it was time to venture out and try a kraut with some added ingredients. A few hours of drooling over the different krauts available out there later, and I settled on a roasted jalapeno kraut. In addition to the jalapenos(which I seeded and roasted in the oven), I added carrots, garlic, and a bit of ginger....because ginger makes everything better!