Cow’s milk in fluid drinking form was not introduced in America until the 17th century, and quickly gained popularity. Before long it was promoted as a science-backed dietary necessity even though a large portion of the population was lactose intolerant and could not digest it. Despite this, culinary historian and...

This week on Fuhmentaboudit, it's a Halloween Special! Mary, Chris, and Rachel tell us about "freaky ferments" including hoppy brown ale, homemade candy corn kefir, and Brett brux.

Start where you are. Feed yourself. Do your best, and then let go. Be helpful. Slow down. Don’t be afraid of food. This week on Eat Your Words, Cathy Erway is in studio with Alana Chernila, author of The Homemade Kitchen: Recipes for Cooking with Pleasure, talking why home cooks...

Fuhmentaboudit is getting cheesy this week as author and natural cheesemaker David Asher is on the line with Chris and Mary. Talking about what constitutes natural cheesemaking as well as other items that David regularly ferments, he explains that a popular item he produces is kefir: a traditional yogurt culture...

This week on Fuhmenaboutdit!, Chris Cuzme and Mary Izett recount some of their favorite recipes from their recent "Chocolate Spice" competition! Tune in to hear from Suzanne Abaza of Divine Chocolate, as she shares her favorite chocolate fermentations, and explains some of the economic workings of fair trade organizations...

This week on Fuhmentaboudit!, Chris Cuzme and Mary Izett share some interviews from this year's Belgium Comes to Cooperstown Festival! Hear from Brewery Ommegang's Justin Forsyth, Tony Cordova, and Scott Veltman! Learn their respective histories in homebrewing and professional brewing. What are their favorite Ommegang brews? Find out what hops...

Listen to some beautiful music and grab a bottle of your favorite hot sauce! This week on The Morning After, Jessie Kiefer and Jen Tullock share a drunken "Front of House" story, and invite Tiffany Topot and Claire Wellin of Glad Fanny into the studio to play some tunes! Hear...

Learn all about milk kefir on this week's episode of Fuhmentaboudit! Chris Cuzme and Mary Izett are joined in the studio by Angela Davis of the NYC Ferments meet-up group to talk about the milk kefir-making process. But first, Nick Harbour from the New York City Homebrewer's Guild stops by...

Learn about authentic, traditional Polish cuisine with author Danielle Crittenden on this week's episode of Let's Eat In! Cathy Erway calls up Danielle, who recently co-authored From a Polish Country House Kitchen: 90 Recipes for the Ultimate Comfort Food. Hear how North American perceptions of Polish cuisine are influenced by...

Mary Izett and Chris Cuzme continue to identify off-flavors on this week's episode of Fuhmentaboudit! Once again, Mary and Chris are joined by BR Rolya, and also by newcomer and brewer extraordinaire, John Naegele. Hear about the importance of sanitation in homebrewing. How does clean equipment prevent against acetobacter? Tune...