That would be a great idea. A lot of times will go to that Rosses discount department store and they have tons of spices oil and vinegar and all kinds of different salts for really cheap.
It is some of the easiest things you can do to preserve food and it’s really good for you. Try making fermented sauerkraut as your first one that’s about the easiest one. There is pickles are really easy. They just take 4 to 6 weeks. The crowd you can probably get it in about seven days, if it’s fermenting in a warm room