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Learn to COOK - Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods
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Manufacturer: Chelsea Green Publishing
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.7
EAN: 9781931498234
Feature: ISBN13: 9781931498234
ISBN: 1931498237
Label: Chelsea Green Publishing
Manufacturer: Chelsea Green Publishing
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 200
Publication Date: 2003-09-01
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Studio: Chelsea Green Publishing
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ISBN13: 9781931498234
Condition: New
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For thousands of years humans have enjoyed the taste and nutrition of fermented foods and drinks. We rely on the transformative, almost magical power of fermentation to preserve and improve all sorts of food, making them tastier, more digestible, and more appealing. Author Sandor Katz takes readers on a whirlwind trip through the wild world of fermentation. The book is divided into chapters that focus on particular types of food and Katz provides readers with delicious recipes-—some familiar, others exotic—-that are easy to make at home, including vegetable krauts and kimchis; sourdough breads and pancakes; miso and tempeh; beers, wines, and meads; yogurt and cheeses. The recipes provide a veritable smorgasbord of tastes, like homemade tempeh, sauerkraut, and borscht, along with a basic description of yogurt and cheese-making, complete with vegan alternatives. Whether you prefer to wash down your meal with Elderberry wine or Nepalese rice beer, there's something here to satisfy any palate. Katz, a leading expert on the history of these foods, has written a revolutionary and informative culinary guide he calls "a cultural manifesto." He has experimented with many forms of fermentation and has developed and collected a wide range of techniques and recipes from around the world.
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Summary: fermentation
Comment: great book! fun to read and handy to keep around for research and creating all kinds of fermented foods that the body loves!
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Summary: Sandor is my new hero
Comment: This book is part history lesson. Sandor (the author) tells us the history of fermented food and it's importance to our development as a civilization.
This book is part science lesson. Instead of merely giving us a recipe, Sandor teaches us the why as well. Why are fermented foods good for us, why do foods ferment at all, and how they ferment.
Some people have criticized the book for being too political, advocating a certain life style, or being off-color. The book is about 160 pages, and I can only count a handful of sentences where Sandor gets off the topic of fermenting. In one very poignant passage, he tells us about battling a chronic disease. A few of his words are direct. The disease is far worse than the truthful words he speaks. In another passage, I admit I chuckled. I figure his sense of humor is backwoods Tennessee with a little Brooklyn thrown in for good measure. Only the most consevative readers will find issue with his language.
Others have criticized his book for discussing death and social change in the final chapter. Sandor shares his personal experiences with death, which I can understand would make some people uncomfortable. I think that the discussion of social change is interesting, but could appear as non sequitor. I would suggest anyone who believes they will not enjoy the final chapter should not read it - it's not necessary to enjoy the rest of the book.
All in all, Sandor comes across as knowledgable and professional, and someone who is very likeable as well. He makes fermenting fun and interesting.
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Summary: Soooo awesome and great info
Comment: This books rocks.
So many recipes for all different types of fermentation. Really easy to understand instructions and seriously delicious outcomes :)
The Kombucha recipe really helped and I pass it along to friends all the time. Each recipe lays a foundation that allows you to get creative..so do it!
Happy Fermenting
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Summary: amazing reference for fermentation
Comment: This is definitely the "go to" book for all things fermenting. Thoughtfully written and interesting to boot. Loved it!!!
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Summary: awful book, idea of fermentation is great but this book too political
Comment: This book is too political at some points, vulgar at otherpoints, and bizarre points about death towards the end of the book. I am all for fermentation but this book goes way beyond to the absurd and rediculous and strange.
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