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What is Kimchi?
Rebecca Ghim is the Founder of vegan, zero-waste Korean fermentary The Ferm @the.ferm.london We caught up with Rebecca at Chefs’...
Jun 17, 2024


Fermented Favourites
So many of our favourite foods are fermented, and you might not even realise it.
May 21, 2024


Foraged Plantain Buds on Toast
Plantain buds, also known as ribwort or plantago, are abundant in the UK throughout spring and summer. This ‘weed’ tastes just like...
Apr 16, 2024


Demystifying Pressure Cooking
Have you ever tried Pressure Cooking? We’re so excited about it and want to bring more awareness to this efficient and energy saving way...
Apr 5, 2024


Wild Garlic Salt
Here’s a really simple way to preserve wild garlic and enjoy it throughout the year, by Josephine Marchandise, Head of our Creative and...
Mar 28, 2024


Magnolia Flower Pickle
We love seeing Magnolia trees in flower, a welcome sign of Spring and sunnier days! But did you know you can also eat them? They pack a...
Mar 21, 2024


What is Umami?
Umami in Japanese means ‘pleasant savoury taste’. Fermentation is a natural and simple way to bring out umami flavours into plant-based...
Mar 14, 2024


Why do we keep Kimchi in a cold environment?
Allowing kimchi to ferment at temperatures between 16 and 21 degrees helps to keep it crunchy and zesty. Traditionally, in Korea, local...
Feb 14, 2024


Grow your own Microgreens
If you’re keen to get growing again, why not try microgreens. These little seedlings are hyperlocal and packed full of nutrients, ready...
Jan 26, 2024


Pickle vs Brine. What's the difference?
A pickle is not fermented. It’s a great way to preserve foods using vinegar. Brine is a salty solution that kills off harmful bacteria,...
Jan 19, 2024


Low Waste Top Tip: Leftover Brine
Leftover brine is like liquid gold and has so many uses to add a flavour punch to your dishes! We’re bringing in the new year with a...
Jan 2, 2024


How to make a festive ferment?
Here’s Jo with a simple method to make delicious fermented seasonal vegetables. And a lovely homemade low waste gift idea! Recipe &...
Dec 8, 2023


Diva's Pressure Cooker Dal Recipe
OmVed Garden’s Events Manager Diva demonstrates some of the many benefits of using Electronic Pressure Cookers.
Nov 30, 2023


Infinity lacto fermented green sauce recipe by Melanie McIntosh
Following on our previous Fermentation Celebration experts tips, today we share a versatile recipe that fermentation expert Melanie...
Nov 17, 2023


Fermentation Celebration Experts Tips
Our in-house photographer and filmmaker Will Hearle caught up with some of the experts who were part of our Fermentation Celebration....
Nov 1, 2023


How to keep fermented veggies nice and crunchy
Have you had your pickled and fermented veggies gone mushy? Our Chef Jo has a simple nature hack to prevent this: Simply add some leaves...
Oct 19, 2023


Apple Crisps
Have some spare apples? Fancy a healthy snack? Try making some apple crisps. Our apple orchard surrounds the kitchen garden creating a...
Oct 2, 2023


Beetroot Tartare
It’s beetroot season! This delicious Beetroot Tartare recipe uses the whole plant - from root to leaf. Method 1) Boil your beetroot for...
Sep 4, 2023


Strawberry & Green Bean Ceviche
Our Head Chef Jo shares a colourful, seasonal, plant-based twist on a classic ceviche to upper your summer starters: Method Step 1 In a...
Aug 21, 2023


Nettle seed balls
Nettle seed heads can be harvested this time of year in the UK and used to make delicious energy balls. Check out this recipe from the...
Aug 11, 2023

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