The complete idiot's guide to fermenting foods - Wardeh Harmon

Make your own delicious cultured foods-safely and easily!

The art of fermenting foods is an ages-old craft that is enjoying a resurgence as people are discovering not only the health benefits of live-culture foods, but the true pleasure of creating their own fermentations at home. From kombucha to kefir, and from sourdough to kimchi, research is proving that live-culture foods can help reduce high cholesterol, strengthen and support digestive and immune systems, and help fight and prevent chronic diseases. The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fermenting Foods covers the amazing health benefits of fermented foods and the techniques for safely fermenting food at home.

Here's what you'll find in The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fermenting Food:

Over 100 unique and delicious recipes for ferments of all types, including beverages, cultured dairy, fermented grains, vegetable ferments, and much more, and each with detailed instructions
Helpful insight on the tools and techniques you'll need to know to safely create nearly any type of fermented food
Detailed guidance on how fermentation works, how to troubleshoot common fermentation issues, and how to grow your own starters