Review: Interesting and insightful
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 19, 2014
I've always loved fermented foods like saurkraut, pickles, and kimchi so a friend of mine gifted a copy of this to me. Expecting a book of recipes, I was surprised at the insights it offered regarding food. I'd never really considered food beyond its value on my plate, and certainly not its role in things like culture or even fashion.The chapter on Food as Nutrition, with regards to fermented foods, was full of valuable information. I hadn't realized how many fermented foods I was already consuming, such as wine, olives, etc, or how healthy they all are.I especially liked the section on creating a "Never-Fail Sourdough Culture". I've always wanted to try it but after reading this I'm finally ready to take the plunge, thanks to the indepth instructions and troubleshooting.