This homemade natural ginger ale recipe uses a culture to create a traditional fermented drink that contains probiotics and enzymes.
Transfer back to the mason jar or another airtight container, and transfer to the fridge to chill. You can also leave your shrub mixture at room temperature in a cool, dry place because the sugar and vinegar should preserve the fruit. Make a Shrub Mocktail Pour an ounce of the shrub over...
Ginger ale or ginger beer Lemon juice (with our without sugar) Slices of any citrus fruit (lemon, lime, orange, etc.). Apple slices are also nice, though be careful not to turn your Pimms Cup intosangria. Of course, the Pimm's Cup isn't the only way to enjoy the liqueur—from tro...
Native to areas in southern China, ginger found its way into European kitchens in the first century A.D., thanks again to the lucrative trade of the spice route. Ginger readily spread to other regions of Asia, the Spice Islands, and West Africa, and eventually made its way on to the Ca...
If you aren’t familiar with naturally fermented beverages, you might be asking what the heck a ginger bug is and why you should make one… A ginger bug is a culture of beneficial bacteria made from fresh ginger root and sugar. It is similar to a sourdough starter for bread or a kombuc...
We love to make flavored and infused syrups based off of the simple base recipe of homemade simple syrup. A one to one recipe, meaning equal parts 1 cup sugar to 1 cup water and you have simple syrup! Try our Watermelon Syrup, too!
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You can see why the trend to homemade root beer is making a comeback with such nasty ingredients! While some versions call for processed extracts made in a factory, it is more healthful to make it the traditional way using unprocessed herbs and roots. The result can be alcoholic or non-...
Homemade sweet and sour mix will last 2 to 3 weeks in the refrigerator. You can easily make large or small batches following the 1:1:1:1 rule Nutrition Serving:1cupCalories:222kcalCarbohydrates:59gProtein:1gFat:1gSaturated Fat:1gSodium:5mgPotassium:134mgFiber:1gSugar:52gVitamin A:30IUVitam...
Homemade bird feeder ornaments and garlands made of popcorn make excellent solstice tree decorations! Ready to decorate a living tree with food for the animals? Learn how to decorate an outdoor edible Yule tree for the animals over at Wilder Child. 2. Visit Stonehenge, New Grange, Goseck ...