Ferments (or how I want to spend part of my summer vacation)

We'll soon have (almost literally) tons of veggies to manage - oh the excitement! Mary and I may or may not just have been texting about this.

This year, I am determined not to let this crazy life stop me from making ferments, and below is my dream list. It's modest compared to others.

And it's beautiful to imagine all those jars lining my pantry. Oh man.

Fermented veggies are so good for you, chock full of enzymes that aid in digestion and probiotics that are good for everything, full of flavor, and a great way to preserve summer goodness for use througout the year. (Have I mentioned that good gut flora, aka the goal of taking probiotics, is being linked directly to weight loss?)

My hopes include:
Kimchi
Salsa
Sauerkraut
Dill pickles
Pickled carrots
Pickled garlic

Yum.