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Fermented Vegetables: Creative Recipes for Fermenting 64 Vegetables & Herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes

Fermented Vegetables: Creative Recipes for Fermenting 64 Vegetables & Herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes

Biographical Note: Kirsten K. Shockey is the author of Homebrewed Vinegar and the coauthor, with her husband, Christopher Shockey, of The Big Book of Cidermaking, Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other...

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Biographical Note:

Kirsten K. Shockey is the author of Homebrewed Vinegar and the coauthor, with her husband, Christopher Shockey, of The Big Book of Cidermaking, Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments, Fiery Ferments, and the best-selling Fermented Vegetables. She is a co-founder of The Fermentation School, a women-owned and women-led benefits corporation supporting the voices of independent educators to empower learning and build culture. The Shockeys lead experiential workshops worldwide and online helping people to make, enjoy and connect with their food through fermentation. They live on a 40-acre hillside homestead on unceded Dakubedete territory in the mountains of southern Oregon.


Christopher Shockey is coauthor, with his wife, Kirsten K. Shockey, of The Big Book of Cidermaking, Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments, Fiery Ferments, and the best-selling Fermented Vegetables. The Shockeys got their start in fermenting foods with their farmstead food company, where they created more than 40 varieties of cultured vegetables and krauts. Their current focus is on teaching the art of fermentation to others through classes and workshops held around the world and at their 40-acre hillside homestead in the Applegate Valley of southern Oregon.



Commendation Quotes:

"Fermented Vegetables is nothing if not thorough, which is exactly what I was hoping to find in this handsome, detailed, in-depth book. Such good information and so much of it!"



Commendation Quotes:
"Such good information and so much of it!"

Marc Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 360-368) and index.

Commendation Quotes:
Kirsten Shockey and Christopher Shockey take the art of lacto-fermentation to a whole new level in Fermented Vegetables. The authors provide precise instruction for beginners and then inspire the reader with wonderfully creative ways to use sauerkraut and all its cousins in everything from quiche to enchiladas. This beautifully illustrated book belongs on the shelves of both amateur and professional chefs. "

Commendation Quotes:
"An impressive addition to the growing literature of fermentation, with a thorough review of basic concepts and a great recipe section."--Sandor Ellix Katz, Fermentation Revivalist and author of The Art of Fermentation

Commendation Quotes:
"Such good information and so much of it!"--Deborah Madison, author of Vegetable Literacy

Commendation Quotes:
"Kirsten Shockey and Christopher Shockey take the art of lacto-fermentation to a whole new level in Fermented Vegetables. The authors provide precise instruction for beginners and then inspire the reader with wonderfully creative ways to use sauerkraut and all its cousins in everything from quiche to enchiladas. This beautifully illustrated book belongs on the shelves of both amateur and professional chefs."--Sally Fallon Morell, President, The Weston A. Price Foundation and author of Nourishing Traditions

Commendation Quotes:
"How to do it and what to do with it! This book covers all the aspects of fermentation -- all you need to know lies in this book. Le Pigeon now has a new "how to" to grace our book shelves. "--Gabriel Rucker, chef/owner Le Pigeon restaurant, Portland Oregon and author of Le Pigeon: Cooking at the Dirty Bird

Table of Contents:
Why We Ferment

PART 1 Dipping into the Brine: Fermentation Fundamentals

CHAPTER 1 Back to the Future: Vegetable Fermentation as Preservation
CHAPTER 2 The Inner Life of Pickling: The Science behind Vegetable Fermentation

CHAPTER 3 Crocks and Rocks: The Tools of the Trade PART 2 Mastering the Basics: Kraut, Condiments, Pickles, and Kimchi

CHAPTER 4 Mastering Sauerkraut

CHAPTER 5 Mastering Condiments: Variations on Kraut

CHAPTER 6 Mastering Brine Pickling

CHAPTER 7 Mastering Kimchi Basics

CHAPTER 8 Practical Matters: Storage and Troubleshooting

PART 3 In the Crock: Fermenting Vegetables A to Z

Garden Vegetables and Herbs

Arugula Asparagus
Basil
Beans, Green
Beets
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Burdock (Gobo)
Cabbage, Green and Savoy
Cabbage, Napa or Chinese
Cabbage, Red
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celeriac
Celery
Chard
Cilantro (Coriander)
Collard Greens
Corn
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Escarole
Fennel
Garlic
Garlic Scapes
Grape Leaves
Horseradish
Jicama
Kohlrabi
Leeks
Mushrooms
Mustard Greens
Okahijiki Greens (Saltwort)
Okra
Onions
Pak Choi (Bok Choy)
Parsley
Parsnips
Peas
Peppers
Radicchio
Radishes
Rapini (Broccoli Rabe)
Rhubarb
Rutabaga
Scallions (Green Onions)
Shiso
Spinach
Sunchokes
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatillos
Tomatoes
Turmeric
Turnips
Winter Squash
Zucchini and Other Summer Squash

Foraged Vegetables

Dandelion Flowers, Leaves, and Roots
Lamb's-Quarters
Nettles
Ramps
Watercress

Fruits
Apples Citrus Fruits
Cranberries

PART 4 On the Plate
CHAPTER 9 Breakfast: Culture for the Gutsy

CHAPTER 10 Snacks: A Pickle a Day Keeps the Doctor Away

CHAPTER 11 Lunch: Ferments on the Go

CHAPTER 12 Happy Hour: Crocktails

CHAPTER 13 Dinner: Brine and Dine

CHAPTER 14 Dessert: Really?

Appendix: Scum - The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Resources

Bibliography

Acknowledgments

Index

Jacket Description/Back:
Eat Live Foods!

Make lacto-fermentation part of your kitchen. A classic preserving method, the process yields nutrient-dense live foods packed with vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and probiotic goodness. Master the techniques for making sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, and fermented condiments, and then explore how to apply those simple skills to fermenting more than 60 fresh vegetables, herbs, and even a few fruits.

In addition to 140 recipes and suggestions to an intriguing array of ferments, you'll find delicious recipes that bring your creations to the table as part of any meal.




Review Quotes:
"An impressive addition to the growing literature of fermentation, with a thorough review of basic concepts and a great recipe section."-- Sandor Ellix Katz, Fermentation Revivalist and author of The Art of Fermentation

Review Quotes:
"Kirsten Shockey and Christopher Shockey take the art of lacto-fermentation to a whole new level in Fermented Vegetables. The authors provide precise instruction for beginners and then inspire the reader with wonderfully creative ways to use sauerkraut and all its cousins in everything from quiche to enchiladas. This beautifully illustrated book belongs on the shelves of both amateur and professional chefs."-- Sally Fallon Morell, President, The Weston A. Price Foundation and author of Nourishing Traditions

Review Quotes:
"How to do it and what to do with it! This book covers all the aspects of fermentation -- all you need to know lies in this book. Le Pigeon now has a new "how to" to grace our book shelves. "-- Gabriel Rucker, chef/owner Le Pigeon restaurant, Portland Oregon and author of Le Pigeon: Cooking at the Dirty Bird

Review Quotes:
"Such good information and so much of it!"-- Deborah Madison, author of Vegetable Literacy

Publisher Marketing:

Master the techniques for making sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, and other savory, probiotic-rich foods in your own kitchen.This easy-to-follow, comprehensive guide presents more than 120 recipes for fermenting 64 different vegetables and herbs. Learn the basics, and then refine your technique as you expand your repertoire to include curried golden beets, pickled green coriander, and carrot kraut. With a variety of creative and healthy recipes, many of which can be made in batches as small as one pint, you'll enjoy this fun and delicious way to preserve and eat your vegetables.



Review Citations:

  • Library Journal 08/01/2014 pg. 117 (EAN 9781612124254, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:Shockey, Kirsten K

Kirsten K. Shockey is the author of Homebrewed Vinegar and the coauthor, with her husband, Christopher Shockey, of The Big Book of Cidermaking, Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments, Fiery Ferments, and the best-selling Fermented Vegetables. The Shockeys got their start in fermenting foods with their farmstead food company, where they created more than 40 varieties of cultured vegetables and krauts. Their current focus is on teaching the art of fermenting vegetables to others through classes and workshops at their farm. They live on a 40-acre hillside homestead in the Applegate Valley of southern Oregon.



Contributor Bio:Shockey, Christopher

Christopher Shockey is coauthor, with his wife, Kirsten K. Shockey, of The Big Book of Cidermaking, Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments, Fiery Ferments, and the best-selling Fermented Vegetables. The Shockeys got their start in fermenting foods with their farmstead food company, where they created more than 40 varieties of cultured vegetables and krauts. Their current focus is on teaching the art of fermentation to others through classes and workshops held around the world and at their 40-acre hillside homestead in the Applegate Valley of southern Oregon.




Author: Shockey, Kirsten K
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2014-10-07
BISAC: Cooking|Methods|Canning & Preserving|Cooking|Specific Ingredients|Vegetables|House & Home|Sustainable Living
Weight: 2.13 lbs
ISBN: 9781612124254
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781612124254

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