I started a Ginger Bug a few days ago and it's really bubbling up now. For those of you that don't know, a Ginger Bug is a fermented starter that is great to use for natural sodas, ginger ale and root beers. It's super easy to make. Just grate about 2 tablespoons of whole, fresh, ginger root with the skin still on, put it in a jar and stir in about 2-3 teaspoons of white sugar and add about 1/4 cup of water. Cover the jar with a cloth and let sit. Stir, or shake it every day. A couple of days later, add more ginger, sugar and water and stir. Repeat this process until your Ginger Bug has filled the jar and is fizzy and bubbly. It's now ready to use in your favorite soda recipe. (Here's a similar recipe and description:
https://nourishedkitchen.com/ginger-bug/) You can keep it going in the fridge and make sodas whenever you want. Natural sodas are much healthier than store-bought ones and you can get really creative with the flavors.
~ C