The Fermentation Journal

The Art of Making Sauerkraut: A Beginner's Guide to Fermentation

March 15, 2025 | Owen Sullivan

Learn the art and science of making traditional sauerkraut at home. This beginner-friendly guide covers the basics of lacto-fermentation, explains the health benefits of fermented foods, and provides a simple, step-by-step recipe for creating delicious, probiotic-rich sauerkraut.

Hay Point Live Culture Foods

February 01, 2025 | Hay Point

Owen Sullivan, founder of Hay Point Live Culture Foods, turned his teenage fascination with fermentation into a thriving business creating kombucha, kimchi, sauerkraut, and other fermented products. Inspired by Sandor Katz's book 'Wild Fermentation,' Owen crafts innovative flavors using locally sourced ingredients from Outer Banks farms. His handcrafted ferments, known for their probiotic benefits and complex flavors, can be found at local markets and select Outer Banks establishments.