In the pocket of Los Angeles that encompasses Chinatown and Lincoln Heights and surrounds the LA River, a fermentation hub is brewing. In the last four years, a handful of small-batch alcohol ...

When most people think of health food, delicious dishes don’t necessarily come to mind. But Dr. Yasmine Mason and Chef Amy Lebrun from Fermentation Farm in Costa Mesa are working to change that.

No one knows exactly what to call the small strip of land between Chinatown and Lincoln Heights, running along the LA River. Some call it Mission Junction — others, more aptly, the Fermentation ...

Friendly bacteria might not sound too appetizing, but Yasmine Mason says bring ‘em on. About two years ago, after her youngest child had entered kindergarten, Mason launched Fermentation Farm, a ...

Kwang Uh’s eyes register a small degree of consternation when I suggest that his restaurant, Baroo, might be getting a rush of customers due to a positive LA Times review. Considering he usually ...

Culture Club 101 is many things: a fermentation shop, a cafe, a marketplace, a coffee, kombucha and water-kefir stop. But above all else, the Pasadena spot is an education facility. And at the helm is ...

Lacto-fermentation is a method of food procressing. It uses good bacteria, fungi, or yeasts to give food a different aroma, flavor, or texture and extend shelf life. Fermentation is one of the oldest ...

Humans have taken advantage of the metabolism in a tiny fungus called yeast to create beer and wine from grains and fruits. What are the biological mechanisms behind this alcohol production? Aa Aa Aa ...

If there’s one event where a pickup line that weird might work, it’s Sunday's Los Angeles Fermentation Festival, where all kinds of food and drink that have gone through the natural, metabolic process ...

In this video, Mike G provides an introduction to fermentation, covering key topics such as: 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Overview ...

In the selection of specialty coffees, those that score above 80 points in blind tests are free of physical and sensory defects. Greenish-colored beans are known to give the drink an astringent taste, ...

Bond Pet Foods’ prototype chicken protein, one of several emerging products in the fermentation space. In response, the quest for more ethical ways to incorporate vegan foods in our diet is heating up ...