Author Archives: Sister Notes

About Sister Notes

I'm a sister, mother, cousin, and aunt. My family and friends are spread all over and it seems we rarely make the time to connect with each other. I hope that by blogging we can connect and share those little tidbits and life lessons that keep us going each day!

Homemade Ginger Ale, Lesson 6 – Taste Test

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Sister Notes

Follow this link for lesson 5 of this series. Homemade Ginger Ale Taste Test! Ah, the much awaited day finally arrived: From left to right we have: 1) Ginger ale made from my previous starter culture 2) “Kitchen Garden”: made … Continue reading →

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Homemade Ginger Ale, Lesson 5

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Sister Notes

Click here for lesson 4 of this series. So why bother making lacto-fermented drinks anyway? First, let me make it clear: I am NO Doctor! I am not a nutritionist. Nor, am I a dietitian. I am not a scientist … Continue reading →

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Homemade Ginger Ale, Lesson 4

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Sister Notes

Follow this link for lesson 3 of this series. So, is there officially a difference between “ginger ale” and “ginger beer”? Am I using the correct terminology? Please comment below if you have an opinion to share on the topic! … Continue reading →

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Homemade Ginger Ale, Lesson 3

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Sister Notes

Follow this link for Lesson 2 of this series. Day 2 – add 1 tsp sugar and 1 tsp powdered ginger. Note that I switched the order. This way I can stir my concoctions from right to left without unnecessarily … Continue reading →

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Homemade Ginger Ale, Lesson 2

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Sister Notes

After all of the reading that I did during lesson 1, I settled on trying four different methods for developing the starter-culture: A raisin-started plant: 3 Tablespoons of organic raisins and water – wait 5 days. A ginger powder plant: … Continue reading →

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