{"product_id":"9781603583640","title":"The Art of Fermentation: New York Times Bestseller","description":"\u003cp\u003eWinner of the 2013 James Beard Foundation Book Award for Reference and Scholarship, and a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller, \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Fermentation\u003c\/em\u003e is the most comprehensive guide to do-it-yourself home fermentation ever published. Sandor Katz presents the concepts and processes behind fermentation in ways that are simple enough to guide a reader through their first experience making sauerkraut or yogurt, and in-depth enough to provide greater understanding and insight for experienced practitioners.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWhile Katz expertly contextualizes fermentation in terms of biological and cultural evolution, health and nutrition, and even economics, this is primarily a compendium of practical information—how the processes work; parameters for safety; techniques for effective preservation; troubleshooting; and more.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith two-color illustrations and extended resources, this book provides essential wisdom for cooks, homesteaders, farmers, gleaners, foragers, and food lovers of any kind who want to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for arguably the oldest form of food preservation, and part of the roots of culture itself.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eReaders will find detailed information on fermenting vegetables; sugars into alcohol (meads, wines, and ciders); sour tonic beverages; milk; grains and starchy tubers; beers (and other grain-based alcoholic beverages); beans; seeds; nuts; fish; meat; and eggs, as well as growing mold cultures, using fermentation in agriculture, art, and energy production, and considerations for commercial enterprises. Sandor Katz has introduced what will undoubtedly remain a classic in food literature, and is the first—and only—of its kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chelsea Green Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47138511028464,"sku":"9781603583640","price":39.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781603583640_p0.jpg?v=1769902194","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781603583640","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}