An indepth exploration of essential concepts and processes from around the world hardcover published june 12th 2012 by chelsea green publishing hardcover, 528 pages. This nearly 500 page volume gives practical information on fermenting vegetables, fruits, grains, milk, beans, meats and more. Wild fermentation and the art of fermentation, which won a james beard foundation award in 20. The art of fermentation is, as the title says, an indepth exploration of the processes and concepts of fermentation. If theres anyone more fermentation crazy than us, its sandor katz. Sandor katz presents the concepts and processes behind fermentation in ways that are simple enough to guide a reader through their first. Certainly that describes alcohol fermentation, but thats only one possibility. Sandor katz has been enchanted by fermentation, the mysterious process by which microbes transform food and drink, for some two decades. Katz takes fermentation down to the molecular level while keeping it conversational and accessible to the generalist.
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Sandor ellix katz, winner of a james beard award and new york times bestselling author, whom michael pollan calls the johnny appleseed of fermentation returns to the iconic book that started it all, but with a fresh perspective, renewed enthusiasm, and expanded wisdom from his travels around the world. Sandor katz presents the concepts and processes behind fermentation in ways that are simple enough to guide a reader. Sandor katz covers various types of fermentation that cover a wide range of fermentables vegetables, grains, etc and a diverse geographic region. An indepth exploration of essential concepts and processes from around the world by sandor ellix katz. Hundreds of medical and scientific studies confirm what folklore has always known. The art of fermentation quotes by sandor ellix katz.
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