Alexis Goertz: Fermenting Cultures

In this episode, our host Pablo Denegri interviews Alexis Goertz, an experienced fermentation specialist and bacteria barista from @EdibleAlchemy. Alexis shares her fascinating journey from discovering fermentation while living in Mozambique to becoming a global bacterial collector, traveling the world and gathering microbial cultures. They discuss the profound links between food fermentation and various world cultures, the historical significance of these processes, and the value of returning to traditional food preservation methods. Alexis emphasises the symbiosis between humans and microbes, which have shaped not just our diet but our cultures as well. Tune in for an intriguing exploration of the art and science of fermentation, and how it ties into sustainability, biology, gastronomy, and more.