CHIBA, JAPAN & ASHEVILLE, USA – December 2016 marked a pivotal moment for fermentation enthusiast Sandor Katz, a journey that would culminate in a successful and remarkably simple home brewing experiment, resurrecting an ancient sake-making technique known as Bodai Moto-Zukuri. His pilgrimage to the renowned Terada Honke Brewery in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, provided not only […]

CHIBA, JAPAN & GLOBAL KITCHENS – In a world increasingly dominated by industrialized food production, the pursuit of traditional, naturally fermented culinary arts offers a profound connection to history, craft, and microbial biodiversity. Such a journey recently led renowned fermentation revivalist Sandor Katz to the venerable Terada Honke Brewery in Chiba Prefecture, Japan, an institution […]

Introduction: A Symbol of Affection, Easily Achieved In the realm of culinary expression, few shapes convey warmth and affection as universally as the heart. Whether celebrating Valentine’s Day, a birthday, an anniversary, or simply wanting to brighten someone’s day, a heart-shaped cake stands as a timeless symbol of love and care. For many home bakers, […]

CHIBA, JAPAN & GLOBAL FERMENTATION COMMUNITY – In a world increasingly dominated by standardized industrial processes, a quiet revolution is brewing, quite literally, in the realm of traditional fermentation. At the forefront of this movement stands Sandor Ellix Katz, the revered fermentation revivalist and author of seminal works like "The Art of Fermentation." His recent […]