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  • We've been a bit quiet this past week because we've been working a lot. Brian is still full time at his job and I got the best job in Key West and have been training for the past several days.

But I get to treat people to free tastings of the most delicious rum at @keywestlegalrum three days a week! These guys know what they're doing and these are some of the best rums I've ever had. If you're ever in the Keys, you should definitely make a stop here. The people behind the operation are pretty amazing as well. We are always excited to find people who really love their craft and do it so well. ๐Ÿน๐Ÿ’– Now that we'll be getting back into a regular routine, we'll be posting more often again. Hope everyone is having a great week!
  • Just a gentle reminder - OUR FERMENTATION KIT IS 50% OFF!!!! - through the month of February. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿคฉ Trust me - it makes a fabulous Valentine's Day gift for your number 1 sweetheart! I would love to get this from my sweetie! ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’–โ™ฅ๏ธ Follow the link in our profile to read all about our awesome fermentation weights and git you some! ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ‰
  • It's #fermentationfebruary and here is another sweet ferment! I threatened to lacto-ferment the abundance of star fruit we had a little while back and I sure as heck did it. ๐Ÿ˜

Isn't she pretty? Tastes pretty good too. A little sweet, a lotta zing. Just like I hoped. ๐Ÿ™Œ

Follow the link in our profile to see how we did it! ๐Ÿ˜‰
  • So our weekend was like a scene out of Dexter. The good news is that the living room and kitchen area are about 99% done save a few touch ups. I will take a break from the painting until next weekend when we will tackle the bedroom/bathroom area. Luckily, it's a much smaller area! ๐Ÿ˜ฅ

Pic #2 is the delicious Zombie that I totally needed after this past week. The glass says it all. ๐Ÿ˜

I hope everyone had a great weekend! G'night. ๐ŸŒŒ
  • Brian had the opportunity to spend yesterday working on a lobster boat - unfortunately, they were catching crab and not lobster. I prefer crab anyway. Sadly, he did not get to bring any home. ๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿ˜ญ It was a very long day and really hard work and he's happy to have had the experience. But I don't think it will be a new career any time soon. He did enjoy being able to watch the sun rise and set over the ocean in the same day. I may be a little jealous. ๐Ÿ˜’๐ŸŒ…
  • Coming along! ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ’Ž Painting, painting and painting. Can I tell you how NOT fun it is to paint a small space while you are living in it? I'm sure some of you have done it and the rest of you can imagine. It takes a lot of patience and luckily, I was born with a lot of it. ๐Ÿ˜’

Brian is the son of a painter and spent much of his young life painting and, ironically, he is doing it for a living right now. So he's quick and good at it. Quite good. I, on the other hand, am slow and very critical of myself, so it can be very frustrating at times. But I've painted with my talented husband many times over the years and am always improving. Steady as she goes.

I'm looking forward to having my small space tidy and uncluttered again. In the meantime, my kitchen island is like a jewel from the sea that sparkles in the sun. ๐Ÿ˜
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Fermenting, Homesteading, Libations, Mission

Eating Well While Traveling Full-Time

Posted by Brian & Gabi

There are many challenges we may face, but this one will likely take the most planning and time. ย Not being able to grab a bunch of prepackaged snacks, canned soups, or frozen goods will mean lots of time spent in the kitchen. Avoiding large chains means that things will be less accessible and possibly more expensive.

Weโ€™ve chosen to go this route because we want to be healthier on our journey. We want to avoid processed foods, unsustainable farming practices, factory farmed meats and chemical-laden produce.

Weโ€™re going to prepare our own meals, store lots of dry goods, forage wild fruits, vegetables and fungi, and source whatever else we need through local shops. Weโ€™re going to have to eat seasonally and move around to avoid the cold winter weather.

Although this seems like a daunting task, weโ€™re getting ready for the challenge and we have some ideas on how weโ€™re going to survive.

Shopping Locally

  • Farmers Markets : When possible weโ€™ll head to local farmers markets and roadside produce stands. Weโ€™ll stock up on what weโ€™ll need for that week or two and hopefully get some bulk pricing on things like potatoes and onions.
  • Worksharesย : Weโ€™ll hunt for farms, nurseries and wineries to try and lend a hand during busy season. In exchange weโ€™ll be able to stock up on goods like cheese, veggies, grains, and, of course, wine.
  • Dented Can Stores : From our experience, we have found that some towns have small discount stores that take the damaged goods from other stores and sell them at a fraction of the retail price. Most of these stores are privately owned and are a goldmine for discounted organic goods.

Pantry Staples

  • Ancient & Wild Grains : Things like amaranth, quinoa, wheat berries, and oats will be a go to base for veggie bowls and a side dish for our wild caught fish.
  • Legumes & Lentils : Protein packed, a good source of fiber and the ability to store for long times, these beans will be an everyday ingredient in our meals. And they fill you up!
  • Canned Stock : We love soup and weโ€™ll be making lots of stock in our Instant Pot whenever possible. Weโ€™ll take that stock and cook it down to a concentrated version and then can it for long term storage. Reheat with water, noodles and chopped veg for a quick lunch.

Ferments

  • Kimchi & Sauerkraut : Not only are these super easy to make, but they will last for months in the fridge. A great addition to our grain bowls or sandwiches for a nice acidic or spicy bite and tons of probiotic goodness.
  • Bread : We really enjoy our homemade sourdough bread and will be making loaves weekly. Super easy once you get into a routine, and we can use the starter for things like sourdough naan, sourdough pancakes, and even crackers. Bonus: the pups love the crackers too!
  • Kombucha : Tea, sugar, and time. Weโ€™ve been making this at home for a while now and when you add flavors to the secondary fermentation it becomes almost like soda.
  • Cheese : Weโ€™ve only made mozzarella so far, but weโ€™ll be expanding our repertoire and sharpening our cheese making skills.
  • Wine : We love wine! While not necessarily healthy, it has a balancing effect on our lives. Thereโ€™s nothing quite like enjoying a nice glass with a delicious home-cooked meal or after a long day, especially when youโ€™ve made it yourself. In moderation, itโ€™s one of our favorite indulgences.
  • Beer : The ferment that started it all. Once you understand the basics, you can move away from the standard IPA’s & Stouts and start brewing up some really cool concoctions. We’ll be using seasonal and local ingredients wherever we go. Roasted Dandelion Root Stout anyone?

Preserves

  • Jams, jellies : For fruits, peppers and herbs. They are shelf stable for a long time and are great accompaniments to meats, toasts and crackers.
  • Canning : If weโ€™re lucky enough to score a large amount of certain veggies, weโ€™ll can a good portion for long term use.
  • Dehydrating : We often dehydrate our herb and pepper harvests for making spices and rubs. Cherry tomatoes & other fruits are great for adding to salads and oils.

Wild Foods

  • Foraging : Weโ€™ll be hiking a lot, so keeping our eye out for things like wild garlic, berries, and edible mushrooms to add to our kitchen.
  • Fishing : Whenever possible weโ€™ll be doing some fishing in small streams & lakes. Maybe weโ€™ll get lucky and also learn how to trap some lobsters.
  • Hunting / Trapping : Pheasants, ducks, and other small wild game will be a special treat when legally allowed to.

While this may not be a comprehensive list of the ways weโ€™ll feed ourselves on our trip, itโ€™s a pretty good start. There are tons more things that weโ€™d love to learn as far as preparing and preserving foods and we are incredibly open to reader suggestions.

This journey is all about learning, after all! ย 

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  • We've been a bit quiet this past week because we've been working a lot. Brian is still full time at his job and I got the best job in Key West and have been training for the past several days.

But I get to treat people to free tastings of the most delicious rum at @keywestlegalrum three days a week! These guys know what they're doing and these are some of the best rums I've ever had. If you're ever in the Keys, you should definitely make a stop here. The people behind the operation are pretty amazing as well. We are always excited to find people who really love their craft and do it so well. ๐Ÿน๐Ÿ’– Now that we'll be getting back into a regular routine, we'll be posting more often again. Hope everyone is having a great week!
  • Just a gentle reminder - OUR FERMENTATION KIT IS 50% OFF!!!! - through the month of February. ๐Ÿ˜ƒ๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿคฉ Trust me - it makes a fabulous Valentine's Day gift for your number 1 sweetheart! I would love to get this from my sweetie! ๐Ÿ’ž๐Ÿ’–โ™ฅ๏ธ Follow the link in our profile to read all about our awesome fermentation weights and git you some! ๐Ÿ˜˜๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ‰
  • It's #fermentationfebruary and here is another sweet ferment! I threatened to lacto-ferment the abundance of star fruit we had a little while back and I sure as heck did it. ๐Ÿ˜

Isn't she pretty? Tastes pretty good too. A little sweet, a lotta zing. Just like I hoped. ๐Ÿ™Œ

Follow the link in our profile to see how we did it! ๐Ÿ˜‰
  • So our weekend was like a scene out of Dexter. The good news is that the living room and kitchen area are about 99% done save a few touch ups. I will take a break from the painting until next weekend when we will tackle the bedroom/bathroom area. Luckily, it's a much smaller area! ๐Ÿ˜ฅ

Pic #2 is the delicious Zombie that I totally needed after this past week. The glass says it all. ๐Ÿ˜

I hope everyone had a great weekend! G'night. ๐ŸŒŒ
  • Brian had the opportunity to spend yesterday working on a lobster boat - unfortunately, they were catching crab and not lobster. I prefer crab anyway. Sadly, he did not get to bring any home. ๐Ÿฆ€๐Ÿ˜ญ It was a very long day and really hard work and he's happy to have had the experience. But I don't think it will be a new career any time soon. He did enjoy being able to watch the sun rise and set over the ocean in the same day. I may be a little jealous. ๐Ÿ˜’๐ŸŒ…
  • Coming along! ๐ŸŽจ๐Ÿ’Ž Painting, painting and painting. Can I tell you how NOT fun it is to paint a small space while you are living in it? I'm sure some of you have done it and the rest of you can imagine. It takes a lot of patience and luckily, I was born with a lot of it. ๐Ÿ˜’

Brian is the son of a painter and spent much of his young life painting and, ironically, he is doing it for a living right now. So he's quick and good at it. Quite good. I, on the other hand, am slow and very critical of myself, so it can be very frustrating at times. But I've painted with my talented husband many times over the years and am always improving. Steady as she goes.

I'm looking forward to having my small space tidy and uncluttered again. In the meantime, my kitchen island is like a jewel from the sea that sparkles in the sun. ๐Ÿ˜
  • New month, new week. February can be a dreary month, so why not try something new and dabble in fermentation? ๐Ÿ˜‰

Today we're launching #fermentationfebruary! Every week throughout the month we'll be posting a few of our favorite ferments. Recipes will be up on the blog as well. โœจ

First up is an antioxidant powerhouse, Pineapple Turmeric Sauerkraut. Not only is it all sparkly goodness, but it's super good to your tummy too! ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ ๐Ÿ‘Œ Follow the link in our profile to get the recipe!
  • We are not Superbowl watchers. Never been football fans, either of us. We've spent all day painting the island in our RV kitchen. I have been painting cabinets in the hot sun all day. โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŽจ So no post about ferments or funny commercials or sports teams. Instead, these two. Two happy pups enjoying #keywestlife on a beautiful day. ๐Ÿ˜

Shorty on the left is a shorkie. He is a mama's boy whose happy place is my lap. No one is allowed to hug or kiss mom, not even dad, or he will complain profusely with barks, snuffles and snorts. We adopted him through extended family. He wasn't wanted any more. Hard to believe since he is the snuggliest and most loyal boy. He is my kuala bear. ๐Ÿจ

Lily on the right is a pomchi. We rescued her 6 months after we got Shorty to give him a friend. She was brought up to Pennsylvania from Georgia where she was being bred in a puppy mill. She was very sick and very skittish when we brought her home. We had to quarantine her for a month before we could introduce her to Shorty. She is the most loving and silly pup I have ever known. She hates birds and cats. She is our foxy lady. ๐ŸฆŠ

These two are best friends and they are our family, our babies. We are very lucky to have found them. Expect to see more of them here. And they badly need haircuts. ๐Ÿ˜‚

Happy Superbowl watching!
  • Today was a busy Saturday for us. We spent the morning checking out farmers markets and art festivals in the area and then it was home in the afternoon to start working on some ferments. Five hours later and I'm ready for some takeout and Pj's. ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜ด Despite being wiped out, I am happy with our progress. We've got lacto fermented star fruit and strawberries, tropical fruit kimchi and fermented turmeric root and ginger all a brewin'. We even started a tropical fruit wine! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ We'll be working on getting all of these recipes up on the blog in the coming weeks. In the meantime... ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿป๐Ÿ›Œ
  • Happy February, everyone! We have an exciting announcement! After several months of hard work, we are officially launching our own line of products under the name Wildcraft Culture!! ๐ŸŽ‰

We love fermentation in all its forms and, being busy people who like to live in small spaces, we were always looking for products that were easy to use and practical. We had trouble finding products that made sense for our unique needs, so we decided to create some of our own.

Our very first product offering is a set of fermentation weights and silicone airlocks designed for wide mouth mason jars. Our weights have a unique easy grip handle that makes it way easier to get them in and out of the jar. We had such trouble with this with Brian's big man hands and my tiny lady hands that this design made so much sense! ๐Ÿ˜…

Also included in the set are four food grade silicone airlocks that are low profile, making it easy to store your ferments in tight spaces like a shelf or cabinet. This is essential for us while living in a small space. Plus, they come in fun, pretty colors cuz fermenting is fun! ๐Ÿ’ƒ

The best part of all is that through the month of February, our fermentation set is 50% off on Amazon!!!! What?!! That is a great deal, so if you have been wanting to give fermentation a try or are looking to upgrade your tools, make sure you don't miss out. Follow the link in our profile and check out the set! โ˜‘๏ธโ˜‘๏ธ We'll be adding new products to the line in the near future, so keep your eye on our page for updates.
  • Farmers market score - fresh turmeric root! And a lot of it. ๐Ÿ˜ฒ

What will we do with all of it? The heck if I know. ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ We'll be strapping on our fermenting gear - whatever that means - because it's going to be a busy weekend. ๐Ÿ˜
  • "I've got a lovely bunch of coconuts..." ๐ŸŽถ .

One of the advantages of Brian's job is free fruit. And a gigantic haul of coconuts is obviously necessary. Obviously. ๐Ÿ™„ If coconuts were currency, we'd be well off right now. ๐Ÿ˜‚ .

So, now the planning has begun on what to do with all these cuties. The green ones don't have much in the way of "meat" but their water is good and we are going to attempt a kefir. The yellow have "meat" and we can get oil from them, which we use often for cooking. There will also hopefully be yogurt and - my favorite - ice cream! ๐Ÿฆ๐Ÿง๐Ÿจ .

Does anyone have any other fun ideas for ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿฅฅ?
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