http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/ Fermented Foods, Probiotics, Gut Health. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:22:07 GMT Ross McKay http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9329 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9329 G'day Maarten, ... Sounds fabulous! I think Dominic in Adelaide did something like this too; it all sounds good! Stinky tofu is very nice - lifts a boring meal Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:18:27 GMT Ross McKay http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9328 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9328 G'day Ronni, ... AFAIK, fava beans are problematic for a set genetics leading to low levels of a specific blood enzyme; if your boy doesn't have that problem, Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:10:29 GMT Ross McKay http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9327 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9327 G'day Karen, ... Same way you make any miso :) She's best off getting one of the great books on making miso, especially "The Book of Miso" by William Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:20:53 GMT April McCart http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9326 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9326 I just got a batch of sauerkraut going following the directions from the Nourishing Traditions book. It says to let it sit on the counter for three days, then Sun, 06 Jul 2008 06:20:37 GMT creationsgarden1@... http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9325 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9325 You know, the estrogenic effects of soy are true of most other beans. Genestein is found in most of them. I wouldn't overdo them, even fermented. Karen S. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 00:08:40 GMT Heather Twist http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9324 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9324 Frozen shrimp are fine. I would pulverize them though (put them through a blender) esp. if this is your first batch. Incorrectly fermented seafood can be very Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:47:35 GMT ronnimike http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9323 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9323 I, too would love to hear from your experiences. I would love to do Natto but can't because of soy allergies and the estrogenic effect of soy beans on my Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:47:21 GMT ronnimike http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9322 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9322 One of the big reasons kombachu is reccommended for gut issues is the butryic acid. It heals and help the gut to regenerate new tissues. Also it has pros and Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:39:14 GMT maartendeprez http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9321 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9321 Susan, you got me interested to try sufu (fermented tofu). My first try is with soy, but can try later with peanuts or beans. I'm sharing what i did so that Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:52:01 GMT maartendeprez http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9320 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9320 ... whey out. Wikipedia states that rennet is used to coagulate it. You can also try cardoon flowers (only the purple leaves, green would giove off too much Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:46:15 GMT maartendeprez http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9319 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9319 ... And can seaweed be used instead of salt, or just additionaly? Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:45:02 GMT maartendeprez http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9318 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9318 Thanks, Heather. I've not too much fennel left, so it will just give some taste. I've read the kimchi pdf in the files section; hadn't realised it is ready Sat, 05 Jul 2008 15:36:27 GMT Karen Vaughan http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9317 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9317 ... -- Hi Sharon, Slippery elm has a taste that you either like or hate. Pill form isn't great, better to get the powder and stir it into applesauce or a Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:28:06 GMT Heather Twist http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9316 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9316 It's a bit of a challenge to do all that your first time out AND take a long trip! I'd suggest doing one or the other, for the first kimchi. I have taken Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:59:07 GMT creationsgarden1@... http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9315 http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Microbial_Nutrition/message/9315 Thanks, Ross, How do you make it? I'd like to give her instructions. Karen S. Vaughan, L.Ac., MSTOM Licensed Acupuncturist, and Herbalist