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The Little Book of Fermented Foods: The Funky World Where Food Is Alive and Good Gut Health Thrives

by Lynda Balslev

A practical introduction to fermentation

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A practical introduction to fermentation

Lynda Balslev’s guide pairs an overview of fermentation with 25 recipes and do-it-yourself tips for making foods and drinks at home. Its examples range across traditions, from Korean kimchi and German sauerkraut to sourdough, yogurt, and Mexican tepache. The book also explains how fermentation works and discusses its place in food preservation, flavor, and nutrition. Health benefits are part of the book’s framing, presented alongside the practical focus on methods and recipes.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Beginners interested in learning the basics of home fermentation.
  • Home cooks seeking recipes for kimchi, sauerkraut, sourdough, yogurt, or tepache.
  • Readers curious about fermentation traditions and their role in food.

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Fermentation methodsGlobal food traditionsHome recipes and DIY tipsFood preservation, flavor, and nutrition

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Book overview

A no-fuss introduction to fermentation--its health benefits, global traditions, and delicious possibilities--with 25 easy recipes and DIY tips for making kimchi, yogurt, sourdough, tepache, and more at home.

For thousands of years, people around the world have fermented foods--not just to preserve them, but to unlock hidden flavors, improve digestion, and boost nutrition. From spicy kimchi to fizzy kombucha and umami-rich miso, fermented foods are a powerful tool for health and vitality.

This approachable guide explains what fermentation is, how it works, and how to make it part of your diet to enhance your health, with an atlas of 25 easy global specialties including:
  • Korean Kimchi
  • German Sauerkraut
  • Sourdough Bread
  • Homemade Yogurt
  • Mexican Tepache

Whether you're a beginner or experienced in fermentation, bring time-tested tradition and modern health to your table--one jar at a time!
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