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The Art of Fermentation
The Art of Fermentation: An In-depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes from Around the World | Sandor Ellix Katz
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Winner of the 2013 James Beard Foundation Book Award for Reference and Scholarship, and a New York Times bestseller, The Art of Fermentation is the most comprehensive guide to do-it-yourself home fermentation ever published. Sandor Katz presents the concepts and processes behind fermentation in ways that are simple enough to guide a reader through their first experience making sauerkraut or yogurt, and in-depth enough to provide greater understanding and insight for experienced practitioners. While Katz expertly contextualizes fermentation in terms of biological and cultural evolution, health and nutrition, and even economics, this is primarily a compendium of practical information--how the processes work; parameters for safety; techniques for effective preservation; troubleshooting; and more. With two-color illustrations and extended resources, this book provides essential wisdom for cooks, homesteaders, farmers, gleaners, foragers, and food lovers of any kind who want to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for arguably the oldest form of food preservation, and part of the roots of culture itself. Readers will find detailed information on fermenting vegetables; sugars into alcohol (meads, wines, and ciders); sour tonic beverages; milk; grains and starchy tubers; beers (and other grain-based alcoholic beverages); beans; seeds; nuts; fish; meat; and eggs, as well as growing mold cultures, using fermentation in agriculture, art, and energy production, and considerations for commercial enterprises. Sandor Katz has introduced what will undoubtedly remain a classic in food literature, and is the first--and only--of its kind.
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"We can become creators of a better world, of better and more sustainable food choices, of greater awareness of resources, and of community based upon sharing. For culture to be strong and resilient, it must be a creative realm in which skills, information, and values are engaged and transmitted; culture cannot thrive as a consumer paradise or a spectator sport. Daily life offers constant opportunities for participatory action. Sieze them."

Daisey This book is full of so much interesting information! 5y
tracyrowanreads I've read it twice now. It's tremendously inspirational. 5y
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I have this book in hardback and use it as a reference, but I recently found it on audio and decided to listen to the complete book. It an absolutely fascinating look at ways you can make your own fermented foods, as well as a brief look at fermentation traditions from around the world. This does not include in depth descriptions of how to do specific ferments, but it has basic information about many different methods.

#nonfiction #audiobook

tpixie 🥒 🥒🥒 6y
Daisey @tpixie It really has a little of everything! I've only tried a few ferments, but this definitely piques my interest to try more. 🍷🍏🌽🥕🍯🥖🍇🧀🍚🍺🥒🥛🌶🍋🐟 6y
tpixie @Daisey with a little sourdough bread and butter! 🍞 🐮 6y
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Every part of this book has been interesting so far, but today I reached one of my favorite sections. There‘s a batch of sourdough bread slowly rising on my kitchen counter as I listen to what Katz has to stay about this wonderful process.

#audiobook #nonfiction

sammisho I thinkmy starter is almost ready to use! 6y
Daisey @sammisho Yay! This batch is made with my “new” starter which I used by itself and then mixed into my already established starter so I no longer have two jars to keep track of. I‘ll let you know tomorrow how it turns out. 6y
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I‘ve had this book for a few years and have really enjoyed perusing different sections, but I‘ve never made time to read it cover to cover. Recently I realized the audio was available on #Hoopla, so I‘m listening to the whole thing, including while making and eating supper tonight. I‘m also noting sections as needed in my print copy. It‘s fascinating and makes me want to try so many different things!

#audiobook #nonfiction

sammisho I tried making a sour dough starter this weekend! It already failed! I think my house is too cold during the day!? 6y
Daisey @sammisho As in you tried to start one from natural yeast or what method? I‘m sure your house is not too cold. I only keep my house in the 60s in the winter and mine survives fine, it just slows down. (edited) 6y
sammisho Water and flour? I got the directions from the King Arthur Flour website 6y
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Daisey @sammisho I don‘t think you can know that fast. It takes a bit to start, although I‘ve never started another since the first time over 20 years ago. I‘ll try one, starting tonight, and see how it goes for me. 6y
sammisho I'll give mine another try too! what is it suppose to look like? very thick? 6y
Daisey @sammisho I always use half flour half water, but some are thicker. If you make it somewhat liquid you‘ll more easily be able to see the bubbling that lets you know you‘ve got live yeast. Make sure to stir at least once a day, but morning and night until established would be better. The other thing that might help is using dechlorinated water until it‘s established. 6y
sammisho Ok, I am going to give it another shot tonight! 6y
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Daisey
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I don't usually buy or collect bookmarks because I constantly leave them in books or lose them. However, I've made a few laminated ones I like, and I often mark pages with post-it flags, like these in my copy of The Art of Fermentation. #FunFridayPhoto

MrBook That bookmark: my thoughts exactly. 8y
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