Food & Ferments

Food & Ferments Makers of naturally fermented kombucha, krauts, kimchi, beet kvass, pickles and more. Makers of traditionally fermented foods and drink.

Working with local farmers, retailers, & restaurants to bring ferments to the table.

As BBQ season enters its final weeks and we're settling this once and for all. If you could only bring ONE jar to the co...
08/21/2026

As BBQ season enters its final weeks and we're settling this once and for all. If you could only bring ONE jar to the cookout — what's it gonna be?

🥬 Classic Sauerkraut — the OG
🥕 Jalapeño Carrots — for the heat seekers
🫙 Dilly Beans — a staff favorite for a reason
🥒 Pickles — a classic for a reason

Drop your pick below 👇 We'll tally the votes.

Ferment storage 101 — save this one. 🫙Good ferments deserve good care. We're breaking down everything you need to keep y...
08/20/2026

Ferment storage 101 — save this one. 🫙

Good ferments deserve good care. We're breaking down everything you need to keep your jars fresh, crunchy, and full of good stuff — simple tips, no overthinking required.

Drop any questions below 👇

Vegetables. Small batches. Good people. That's us. 🥕Making fermented foods in small batches in Cortland, NY since 2013 —...
08/18/2026

Vegetables. Small batches. Good people. That's us. 🥕

Making fermented foods in small batches in Cortland, NY since 2013 — and grateful for every single person who makes it happen.

📸: .littell - thank you so much for capturing our amazing team!

Good fermentation can't be rushed. 💛While live bacterial counts actually peak much earlier, we choose to let our kraut f...
08/10/2026

Good fermentation can't be rushed. 💛

While live bacterial counts actually peak much earlier, we choose to let our kraut ferment for **4–6 months** because that's when some of the most incredible transformations happen.

Over time, fermentation continues to:
✨ Build beneficial postbiotics
✨ Break down antinutrients to make minerals more available
✨ Create a deeper, richer umami flavor
✨ Make the cabbage even easier to digest

It's a slower approach, but we believe time is one of the most important ingredients in truly exceptional fermented food.

Swipe through to see why those extra months make all the difference. ➡️

Just a pickle appreciation post! There’s nothing better on a summer day 🥒
08/08/2026

Just a pickle appreciation post! There’s nothing better on a summer day 🥒

Nothing makes a fermenter smile like some freshly shredded cabbage 😍 In about 4-6 months the fermentation process will ...
08/06/2026

Nothing makes a fermenter smile like some freshly shredded cabbage 😍 In about 4-6 months the fermentation process will transform this veggie into our crunchy and tangy sauerkrauts and our award winning Hearts on Fire!

📸: .littell

Picnic picks, settled. ☀️Crunchy dilly beans. Tangy kraut. Spicy jalapeño carrots. A cold swig of beet kvass. Kimchi on ...
07/31/2026

Picnic picks, settled. ☀️

Crunchy dilly beans. Tangy kraut. Spicy jalapeño carrots. A cold swig of beet kvass. Kimchi on literally everything.

Our ferments were basically made for a blanket in the sun — grab a jar (or five), find some shade, and eat well out there.

You can order this for shipping nationwide or find us at the local farmers markets and retailers - you can find all the details on our website!

07/30/2026

Brine time! 🥒🥕 Summer produce is fermenting and looking good! Now to wait patiently until they're tangy and delicious ⏳

07/29/2026

Have you ever tried Beet Kvass? Or better yet... do you know what it is?

This traditional fermented tonic is made with organic beets, garlic, ginger, and cabbage, then naturally fermented to create a bold, tangy drink packed with live cultures and probiotics that support gut health.

Made locally by Food & Ferments and available at Front Street, it's a simple way to add fermented foods to your daily routine.

Have you tried Beet Kvass before? Tell us what you think below! 👇

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Cortland, NY
13045

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