Shop Fermentation Maven Nina Haroskiewicz joined Preserved in the Fall of 2022. Though Nina has always found inspiration from community when it comes to food appreciation, preparation, and preservation: from her grandfather's tomato garden; to learning to cook from college roommates in Santa Cruz; to borrowing MFK Fisher and Micheal Pollan books from coworkers. She'll never forget her first sip of kombucha and her momentary journey from disgust to pure delight, forever changing her life! Many kombucha brews later, Nina now finds herself brewing Jun with honey from her apiary and herbs from her garden. When not at the shop, you can find her working at several Berkeley farmers markets selling avocados and citrus. Her favorite part of being on the Preserved team is helping folks feel empowered to get started on their own fermentation journey. If she can do it, so can you!

Favorite Ferments: Milk Kefir, Jun with Lemon Verbena & Pickled Jalapeños