hahaha more for you! exactly how i feel about all of these ferments. i can eat an entire jar on my own... easily and happily!!

yes, you hit the nail on the head: the market is getting saturated, but the really high quality artisan products are usually very experience. so easy to make on one's own too! mmmm wow amazing to hear about your Mum! yes.... pasteurized is not the same thing-- i wonder when they're traditional "live" kraut became the product it is today? mass commercial production, likely.