Symbiotic Cultures

Today 5/31 at the Ballard Farmers Market, there’s a little bit of everything: new releases, market exclusives, and a few final chances before they’re gone.

Wild Rose Strawberry Vinegar makes its debut today and will be available exclusively through the Farmers Market and Sym’s Club this month. Stop by for a taste!

Shiitake Smoked Kelp Garum and Barley Barley Miso are also making their first appearance, with market visitors getting the first taste before tomorrow’s online release.

It’s a good week to be a miso, but it’s also time to say goodbye to a few favorites. This is the final week for Dungeness Crab Garum, Corn Miso, and Blackberry Fig Leaf Vinegar. Quantities are extremely limited and once they’re sell through, they shall not return.

Come say hello, taste a few ferments, and see what’s new!

Our May Rotation is now live!

A new set of ferments shaping how we’re cooking as we move into early summer.

The first run of koji charcuterie moved too quickly through the newsletter. We’re deciding whether it returns as part of a larger batch or stays as a one-time release.

If you were planning to try it, let us know.

Corn miso has been in steady use at for some time. It carries a soft sweetness with enough structure to hold in warm applications without falling flat. Be sure to use it where summer cooking needs weight without heaviness.