Horchata is a lovely lovely drink if you haven’t ever had it. There are actually two versions of Horchata that I have seen, there is a version you can find in Spain made from tiger nut, and there is the version that is common in North and Central America, made with rice. We are going to be making the latter here. The recipe is extremely simple and has a lot of tuneability so you really can make this however you want so let’s jump into it.
Read MoreTepache is a fermented pineapple drink originating from Mexico. This drink is really awesome and unique and perfectly suited for those hot days where you want to quench your thirst. This is a great drink to get you started into the world of fermentation. If you wanna work yourself up to making beer, mead, or cider, this is a good first step if you aren’t ready to dive just in. It’s really nice because, besides the pineapple, I am pretty sure you have all of the other stuff you may need lying around. The reason for this is because, the drink is fermented from the natural yeast that exists on the skin of the pineapple, along with some additional sugar to kickstart the process.
Read MoreLet’s make some cheddar cheese soup! This is one of my favorite soups, especially when the weather is a little chilly outside. I am not a fan of the super heavy gloopy gloop punch you in the stomach with cheese version of this soup, but rather am a fan of a lighter version that showcases the sharpness of the cheddar, and honestly it’s pretty quick and simple.
Read MoreSo today let’s make some beer! Beer making can be a super-intensive process, so I have chosen this very simple style 1-gallon all-grain brew in a bag IPA as a recipe to make this as easy as possible. The recipe I am going to make is for a smaller quantity, something manageable if you just want to try to make beer for the first time. The total amount of time should take 6 hours to make, with an additional 2 weeks of fermentation. This beer is nice and smooth, and honestly was one of the best beers I have ever made.
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