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How to Thicken & Flavor Homemade Yogurt
There are many options for sweetening and flavoring yogurt including natural sugars such as honey or maple syrup and sugar-free options such as all-fruit jam and flavor extracts.
Read about how to thicken and flavor homemade yogurt for your family. 

Choosing the Best Tea for Making Kombucha
Did you know that the type of tea you use can make a significant difference in how your Kombucha tastes?
Learn more about choosing the best tea for making Kombucha.

Make Delicious Feta Cheese at Home
Remember cheese is a cultured food too!  Feta makes a wonderful addition to salads and other dishes--even a little adds big flavor.
Learn how to make Feta Cheese

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Pickled Green Beans
No vinegar required!  These lacto-fermented beans are delicious and a quick treat to grab on the go.  Be sure to add lots of garlic for a real kick. 

Basic Sourdough Bread
Sourdough bread makes a wonderful addition to any meal.  Try this simple recipe for a basic loaf of bread           

Sourdough Chocolate Chip Cookies
Go beyond bread! Use your sourdough starter to make these delicious cookies

Apple Pie Smoothie
Cool, delicious and easy to make. Use kefir, yogurt or buttermilk as the base for this creamy smoothie         

 
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