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Start Your First Ferment

These beginner-friendly recipes will get you fermenting confidently in just a few days

fermented watermelon

A sacred summer ferment from Eastern Europe with serious flavor, gut-healing power, and fizzy crunch.

fermented apples

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fermented tomatoes

Every spring, I make one special batch of fermented tomatoes — not for snacking, not for slicing, but for something much bigger.

Master Fermentation with My Proven Guide

Step-by-step systems that eliminate guesswork and guarantee success

fermented tomatoes

Everything you need to start fermenting today. 10+ recipes, troubleshooting guide, and safety protocols.

2-Step Method Mastery

My signature method that makes fermentation foolproof. Advanced techniques and flavor combinations.

30-Day Gut Reset

Everything you need to start fermenting today. 10+ recipes, troubleshooting guide, and safety protocols.

Hey, I'm David

Father of 3, fermentation nerd, and real food creator. After years of gut issues and failed diets, I discovered the healing power of fermentation.

Now I teach people how to ferment with flavor and heal their gut naturally. My 2-Step Method has helped thousands of families transform their health through real, traditional foods.

No complicated science. No expensive equipment. Just simple, proven techniques that work.

Fermentation Tips & Deep Dives

Master the science and art of fermentation with my latest guides

fermentation safety guide

Everything you need to know about safe fermentation practices. Debunking myths and sharing proven protocols.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

White film? Soft pickles? I solve the most common fermentation problems with simple fixes.

Essential Fermentation Gear

My tested recommendations for jars, weights, and tools that make fermentation easier and more successful.

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Free Fermentation Starter Guide

3 beginner recipes + my 2-Step Method