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How to Keep Your Ferments Happy While You’re on Vacation
Going on vacation and worried your ferments will go wild in the fridge? Here’s exactly how I prepped my bottles before a 7-day trip — and how to revive them when you return. Plus, tips on storing your ginger bug and keeping that fizz alive.
Kiwi Spice Ferment for Your Luteal Phase
This hormone-supportive ferment blends kiwi, cinnamon, and clove for a fizzy gut tonic that aligns beautifully with your luteal phase. Learn how to make it using ginger bug, why it supports your estrobolome, and how to connect with your womb’s rhythm—one sip at a time.
Tropical Pineapple Lemonade Ferment (With Blueberry Syrup)
This pineapple lemonade ferment is more than a summer drink—it’s a wellness ritual. Infused with pineapple skins, lemon peel, spices, and blueberry syrup, it’s crafted to support your ovulatory phase with antioxidants, gut-loving probiotics, and that soft, magnetic glow your body naturally leans into mid-cycle.
How to Make a Fermented Hibiscus Pineapple Drink for Cycle Support
Discover how to make a tangy, refreshing fermented hibiscus pineapple drink that supports your cycle. Packed with natural ingredients like hibiscus, pineapple peel, and ginger, it helps reduce inflammation, improve digestion, and balance hormones, especially during the luteal phase.
Apple & Pear Ferment — A Sparkling Autumn-Inspired Cycle Support Drink
Some fruits were made to ferment with ease. Others… need a little more intention. In this post, I share how pairing apple and pear — two fruits that never quite worked for me alone — led to one of my fizziest, most comforting brews yet. Learn why it works, how it supports your luteal phase, and how to recreate this sparkling, cycle-friendly ferment at home using your ginger bug.
Spiced Berry Ferment: A Gut-Friendly, Cycle-Supporting Brew
Looking for a delicious, naturally fizzy drink that supports digestion and menstrual health? This Spiced Berry Ferment is packed with probiotics, antioxidants, and hormone-balancing ingredients like raspberries, pomegranate peel, cinnamon, and ginger bug. Learn how to make this easy homemade fermented drink to improve gut health, reduce bloating, and support your cycle naturally.
Beet Peel Fermented Soda: A Nourishing Drink for Your Menstrual Phase
Don’t throw out your beet peels—ferment them into a naturally fizzy, probiotic-rich soda! This Beet Peel Fermented Soda is packed with nutrients to support your menstrual phase, helping with circulation, digestion, and hormone balance. Plus, it’s made with a ginger bug for a gut-friendly boost.
Sencha Serenity: A Fermented Green Tea for Clarity & Gut Health
Green tea has long been valued in Asian medicine for its antioxidants, mild caffeine, and brain-boosting benefits. Fermented with honey, rosemary, and chamomile, Sencha Serenity becomes a gut-friendly, lightly fizzy drink that supports digestion, mental clarity, and overall well-being—perfect for your morning or mid-day routine.
The Simplest Way to Master Fermentation: Ginger Bug Basics
Struggling with fermentation? You're not alone! Discover the simplest way to master fizzy, probiotic-rich drinks at home with a ginger bug. This easy-to-make starter is perfect for creating consistent, delicious sodas while supporting your gut health and cycle. Plus, grab my Fizz & Flow Recipe Cards for endless inspiration!
Probiotic Cucumber Mint Refresher: Hydration With Intention
Hydration goes beyond plain water! This Probiotic Cucumber Mint Refresher is a light, fizzy drink crafted to nourish your body from the inside out. Made with cucumber, lemon, mint, and a ginger bug, it’s packed with antioxidants, probiotics, and vitamins to promote glowing skin, balanced energy, and a healthy gut. Whether you’re syncing with your menstrual cycle, navigating menopause, or simply looking for a refreshing way to hydrate, this drink is for everyone. Learn how to make it and why it’s a must-have for your wellness routine!
How to Make and Use a Ginger Bug for Fizzy Fermented Drinks
If your fermented drinks keep turning out flat, a ginger bug is your secret weapon for consistent fizz and gut-friendly probiotics. This simple starter made from ginger, sugar, and water can transform any juice or tea into a bubbly delight. Ready to start fermenting? Learn how to make and use a ginger bug, plus tips to keep your fermentation journey smooth!