Real Food Fermentation: Preserving Whole Fresh Food with Live Cultures in Your Home Kitchen - Brossura

Lewin, Alex

Brossura

ISBN 10: 1592537847 ISBN 13: 9781592537846

Casa editrice: Quarry Books, 2012

Riassunto

Discover how to preserve your favorite foods in every season with the easy techniques and recipes in Real Food Fermentation: Preserving Whole Fresh Food with Live Cultures in Your Home Kitchen. Learn the process of fermentation from start to finish, and stock your pantry and refrigerator with delicious fruits, vegetables, dairy, and more.

Fermenting is an art and a science, and Alex Lewin expertly takes you through every step, including an overview of food preserving and the fermentation process. Get to know the health benefits of fermented foods, and learn the best tools, supplies, and ingredients to use.

Then start making wholesome preserved foods and beverages with step-by-step recipes for sauerkraut, kombucha, kefir, yogurt, preserved lemons, chutney, kimchi, and more, getting the best out of every season’s bounty. The book is filled with beautiful photos and clear instructions help you build your skills with confidence. It’s no wonder people are fascinated with fermenting—the process is user friendly, and the rewards are huge.

Inside you’ll find:

• an overview of the art and craft of home preserving
• why fermented foods are good for you
• how to troubleshoot recipes, and how to modify them to suit your taste
• which vegetables and fruits are best for fermentation
• the best seasonings to use
• how to ferment dairy products to create yogurt, kefir, and buttermilk
• how to create fermented beverages, including mead, wine, and ginger ale

With this book as your guide, you’ll feel in control of your food and your health. See why so many people are discovering the joys of fermenting!

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Alex Lewin—a graduate of the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and author of Kombucha, Kefir, and Beyond and Real Food Fermentation—seeks to create a healthier and tastier world by spreading the word about fermentation and real food. He teaches fermentation classes and workshops and serves on the board of the Boston Public Market Association, working to create a year-round indoor market selling local food. He lives in Boston and San Francisco. 

Alex Lewin&;a graduate of the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts and the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and author of Kombucha, Kefir, and Beyond and Real Food Fermentation&;seeks to create a healthier and tastier world by spreading the word about fermentation and real food. He teaches fermentation classes and workshops and serves on the board of the Boston Public Market Association, working to create a year-round indoor market selling local food. He lives in Boston and San Francisco. 

Product Description:

Fermentation is one of the earliest forms of natural food preservation, and without it, our beloved vegetables, fruits, grains, and milk would be heaps of moldy abundance after the harvest. Learn how to turn simple ingredients into health goldmines such as kimchi, sauerkraut, kefir, kombucha, and more in this flavorful book. Author and health strategist Alex Lewin empowers you with the tools, techniques, instructions, and delicious recipes to make all fermented foods at home in this essential book for your culinary library. Inside, you'll find recipes for making coleslaws, preserved lemons, ceviche, vinegars, yogurt, and more. The science, art, and craft of fermenting foods are also explained in meaningful detail. Learn how to choose and prepare only the best, freshest ingredients for all your kitchen fermenting projects with Real Food Fermentation.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Quarry Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1592537847
• ISBN 13: 9781592537846
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 176