The vegetables are coming on strong, the markets are overflowing and farm stands glow with the colors of summer produce. It’s time to pickle. A fermented pickle is the Other Pickle: not vinegar-based.

Originally from Ukraine, this Petaluma farmers market vendor is pursuing her dream of a homemade fermented food business in Sonoma County. “I always wanted to own my own business,” Elena Fortuna said.

The vegetables are coming on strong, the markets are overflowing and farm stands glow with the colors of summer produce. It's time to pickle. A fermented pickle is the Other Pickle: not vinegar-based.

Fermented pickles and olives can be a source of probiotics, but olives offer more when it comes to nutritional benefits overall. Not every pickle and olive is fermented. Only fermented pickles and ...