To me, community is one of the most important aspects of fermentation. There are communities of microbes involved in every ferment, yes, but the community aspects of fermentation include much larger multi-cellular beings, too (aka humans). If you’re involved in the fermentation community, you’ve probably had the joy of seeing “competitors” collaborate along with a remarkable amount of shared food and knowledge. It makes me feel fuzzy and it makes me proud of the fermentation community.
I mention this in part to explain why, although I’m a DIY kinda girl, I am always so happy when I discover new (or new-to-me) fermentation companies popping up, and why I want to do whatever I can to support them. When I spot a fermenty kickstarter, I’m almost sure to contribute (if free of fear-mongering, of course). When the Kickstarter is from one of my new BFFs* (Best Fermentation Friends, of course) I will for sure contribute and I will also recommend that others do the same!
You, dear reader, are one of the “others” in that equation today. I’m very happy to recommend Cauldron to you, since I had the chance to eat and drink some of Bethany’s (one of the three co-founders of Cauldron) ferments at Fermentation Fantasy Camp and they were mighty tasty! Believe me, you want this company to be successful, and you probably want to be a part of that success. Cauldron will be kicking off their Boston-based line of ferments with a few delightfully probiotic, pickled products, and now you have the chance to win them!
In honor of the final week of their already nearly successful Kickstarter, Cauldron is offering up a 26 oz. jar of one of each of their initial line of pickled products to one lucky Phickle winner! Those products are:
- Black and White Kraut: A black pepper sauerkraut.
- Dilly Beans: A classic for good reason.
- Firecracker Carrots: Spicy goodness for your (healthy) guts!
So be part of the community movement and pay yourself back with a gut full of happy, healthy probiotic bugs. The Cauldron Ferments Kickstarter ends in 5 days, so make sure that you join the many who have already supported Cauldron before Sunday, June 14th! They have awesome rewards, and any amount would be appreciated.
This contest is for Continental United States-dwellers only, but everyone can (and should) support Cauldron’s efforts to probioticize Boston! Also, please be aware that this prize will not be shipped until Cauldron has their commercial kitchen space. The recipes are thoroughly tested and ready to go, but you know, legally, they can’t give you food they made at home (I know, I know, fermented vegetables are the safest. This is dumb. But it is what it is and they want to get it to you as soon they can, but be prepared to wait a few months until they’re up and running!).
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All photos courtesy of Cauldron Ferments. I was not paid for this endorsement, but Cauldron will be supplying the fermented prize for the winner, free of charge to me or the winner!
Barbara says
Sauerkraut, please!
Madeleine says
This is so very exciting! My gut needs this – and better yet it is local!
Kelly says
I’m one of the three founders, so don’t worry, I’m not entering! ???? I just wanted to say thank you Amanda for doing this! We’re so excited to be on Phickle! And thank you to everyone who backs our campaign, it means the world to us! I can’t wait to send the winner their pickles!!
Sue says
Looks delish!
Samantha Lee says
I think I’ll fall in love with Dilly Green Beans.
Jerelle says
Black and White Kraut sounds great!
Nina Rose says
Fire Cracker Carrots! That sounds enticing!!
kate luna says
Love fermentation, such a healthy benefit to your system
Cary Bradley says
No way in heaven to choose. Love to discover new ferment recipes and pepper kraut wounds terrific, spicy carrots delightful! and dilly beans, well any recipe that could compete with Dad’s is surely worth trying! Thanks for introducing this fun new gang of fermenters, Phickle! 🙂
Shari James says
I’m doing red wine vinegar right now. Have made Greek yogurt. It was delish. Other than that nada! I’ve got to get busy. So many things I want to do. : )
Thorn says
Excited for the Firecracker Carrots. Spicy + crunchy makes me happy!
Kay says
Can’t wait for the pepper sauerkraut… And…. want to try it all… I just love to make my gut happy and healthy… Have ya’ll presented this wonderful new company on Shark Tank?… Wish you would… You’ve got a winner…
Karen says
Hmmm, the dilly beans. I don’t think I’ve ever had any fermented beans before. I would love to try!
Jordyn says
I think the black and white kraut will be my favorite. Kraut has become my new favorite ferment lately!
Amanda Iden Howell says
Looks fantastic! I want to learn more about fermenting and enjoy other folk’s fermented foods, also.
Cori says
I would love to try the carrots!
uncatim says
They all sound great but I really love black pepper so I think I’d like the Black & White best.
monica says
Oh, wow. I love me some dilly beans something fierce. It was the first thing I ever canned.
Marian says
Black and white!
Corrie says
It’s a toss up between the black and white sauerkraut and the firecracker carrots, but I think the carrots win out. Sounds delish!
Lisa says
I love dilly beans and sauerkraut, but I think I would like to try the dilly beans most!
Tim Nona says
these sound amazing
Nadia MacLean says
I love Kickstarters! Im in for the beans please!
holly says
I had just pledged when I saw your post; awesome for you to do this, Amanda. Woohoooo go Cauldron! I want to try them all but since I love me some spice, the Firecracker Carrots will be my first choice.
Nicole F says
Best wishes for this neat Boston startup! I think that the carrots will likely be my favorite, but I am excited to try all three.
Caitlin says
Those Dilly Beans are going to be amazing!
jeny k says
Fire cracker carrots! Oh yes!
AbbyK says
They all look good but I would love to try your dilly beans. Ty for the giveaway!
myra says
I would love sour kraut
Kathy says
I think the dilly beans sound amazing.
Susanne Drazic says
I think it would be hard to choose a favorite. They all look good!
Chelsea Klassen says
I think the carrots will be amazing!!
Amee S says
I’m new to fermented vegetables. I just recently learned about its goodness for me! I would love to try the spicy carrots – I love spicy foods and I imagine with fermented carrots it would be yummy!
Samantha says
Dilly Green Beans get in my belly!
Trasity says
I think I’d like the carrots most…LOVE spicy!
Carolsue says
I think I would like the Sauerkraut the most!
Cheryl Reed says
I think the carrots sound great.
Annette says
I’m drooling over the dilly green beans. Yum! My daughter (8) would love the firecracker carrots.
Tammy says
I’ll love them all, especially the kraut!
Lauren says
Black and white pepper sauerkraut! Sounds delicious.
Amy Schmelzer says
I really like vinegared dilly beans. I think the fermented ones would be even better.
Gina says
Can’t wait to try these!
Michelle C says
The green beans look great!
loura says
Yum all of it!
Lee Ann says
Dilly Beans would be my fav for sure!
Danielle F says
The Sauerkraut would be awesome!
Lorraine says
love the looks of the kraut 🙂 but am intriqued with the carrots
JenniferAnne says
I think I would like the Firecracker Carrots the most