The Art of Fermentation

[Disraeli Eers]

Is anyone else going to grab this book? It's $26 on Amazon at the moment.

The interview with Sandor was one of the best of the year...so damn interesting.

I don't have much else to say about the rest of the episode because I paused it to go order the book and came over here to not find anyone else talking about it.

[screw and brew]

I have The Art of Fermentation and it really is fascinating. The brewing section will probably seem rudimentary for experienced homebrewers but the way Sandor extends the basic principles of fermentation to all kinds of other foods really expanded my horizons. For anyone interested in food/cooking/gardening this book opens up a whole fermentation universe.

I was the one who sent in the sauerkraut they tried on air and I'm sure if the crew had tried my last 2, I would have been 4 for 5. The red cabbage does provide a unique flavor ... but it was pretty hilarious to hear Justin describe it as cat food.

If anyone is interested my wife's blog outlined our basic kraut making procedure (as well as some other fermentations and vegan recipes). Compared to making beer it is super easy.

http://www.vitalveganforthepeople.blogspot.com/2012/07/wild-fermented-sour-kraut-raw.html

I'd be interested in hearing other's experiences of fermenting beyond beer.

[Moscow]

I'm sure if the crew had tried my last 2, I would have been 4 for 5.

We had the last two off the air, and you were indeed 4 for 5. That was some mighty tasty kraut.

[PorkSlapper]

Homemade saurkraut knocks store bought out of the water. Especially when you put it on a nice homemade sausage. I'm definitely going to be checking out this book for some more fermentation recipes.

[screw and brew]

I'm sure if the crew had tried my last 2, I would have been 4 for 5.

We had the last two off the air, and you were indeed 4 for 5. That was some mighty tasty kraut.

Awesome - I'm glad you enjoyed them. If you ever do a pickle show I can hook you up with some fermented cucumber pickles and jalapenos ... although now that I think about it if the BN is reduced to discussing pickles and other preserves it might be time to throw in the towel. A crocheted afghan for the canner of the week!

-Micah

[mike____]

A crocheted afghan for the canner of the week!

Is believe it's pronounced 'ass-ghan'.

[mordantly]

krauts? as in zeee Germans!?!?!?

[screw and brew]

A crocheted afghan for the canner of the week!

Is believe it's pronounced 'ass-ghan'.

ass-ghan = a crocheted g-string = very comfortable, breathable, and absorbent.