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Basic Fermentation: A Do-It-Yourself Guide to Cultural Manipulation

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A classic beginner's guide to fermenting just about anything.

At last, a new edition of fermentation guru Sandor Katz's first published work, including all new, step-by-step photography. A great introduction to fermenting foods at home, whether you're looking to expand your kitchen repertoire into exciting new flavors or seeking to make affordable, natural, probiotic food to heal your guts and soothe your soul. Includes clear, straightforward instructions to get you started making anything fermentable, from bread to cheese to yogurt to kimchi to miso to injera to honey wine. Who knew making tasty, healthy, interesting food could be so simple?

128 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 11, 2017

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Sandor Ellix Katz

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My name is Sandor Ellix Katz, and I am a fermentation revivalist.

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April 17, 2020
Interesting , conversational and a quick read. Basic fermentation gives simple and clear instructions for getting started on producing your own fermented foods I'm excited to try a few of the recipes included in this book.
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August 31, 2018
Fantastic little book to get you started. Enjoyable read, beautiful photos.
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April 2, 2022
Great pocket guide. Straight to the point, no extra fluff to wade through. Perfect for a quick reference into the world of fermentation.
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August 5, 2022
Excellent Introduction

Excellent Introduction to wild fermentation. Any easy read understandable and easy how to instructions. I appreciate Mr. Katz wisdom.
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