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Alex Lewin

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http://RealFoodFermentation.com/

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Cookbooks, Self Help, Science

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I am an author, software engineer and architect, fermenter, health coach, real food activist, trained chef, raw milk drinker, motorcycle and scooter rider, and urban bicyclist. I write the blog Feed Me Like You Mean It. I think that Ball jars are the ultimate glassware. My heroes include Sandor Katz, Sally Fallon, Vandana Shiva, Kurt Vonnegut, Anthony Bourdain, and Alan Turing.

My first book, Real Food Fermentation, came out in June 2012. It is the first fully illustrated, step by step guide to creating simple fermented foods at home.

I have been featured for my work in numerous publications, including Harvard Magazine, Boston Globe, Edible Boston, Stuff Magazine (Boston), and on public radio.

Andrew Weil was one of the first influences on my ...more

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	Real Food Fermentation: Preserving Whole Fresh Food with Live Cultures in Your Home Kitchen 4.11 avg rating — 478 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kombucha, Kefir, and Beyond: A Fun and Flavorful Guide to Fermenting Your Own Probiotic Beverages at Home by Alex Lewin (Goodreads Author), Raquel Guajardo 3.74 avg rating — 76 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Real Food Fermentation, Revised and Expanded: Preserving Whole Fresh Food with Live Cultures in Your Home Kitchen 4.08 avg rating — 12 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Alex Lewin liked Jenn L's review of Real Food Fermentation, Revised and Expanded: Preserving Whole Fresh Food with Live Cultures in Your Home Kitchen: " I've been a fan of fermenting foods for a while, and this book has it all; I loved reading Real Food Fermentation! Sections include Sauerkraut and Beyond; Dairy; Fermented Fruit Condiments; Fermented Beverages; and Sourdough. I relished reading the " Read more of this review »
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Alex Lewin and 1 other person liked Bernie Gourley's review of Real Food Fermentation, Revised and Expanded: Preserving Whole Fresh Food with Live Cultures in Your Home Kitchen: "This is an expanded edition of a book that explores the process of fermenting a wide range of foods and beverages, including – new to this edition – sourdough bread. It’s a great book for a neophyte such as myself as it covers all the basics without " Read more of this review »
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