Fermented by Jill Ciciarelli (A Review and Giveaway)

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Ten years ago basically no one I knew even had heard the word "fermentation". Today, not only are there books upon books published on the subject, but more and more people are trying their hands at simple ferments like sauerkraut, salsa or sourdough

But, even though more people are familiar with fermentation at least a little bit, it's still a very new skill for most people. Having a helping hand to guide along those first few steps is oh-so-helpful. For myself, that helping hand came in the form of Wardee Harmon's Idiot's Guide to Fermentation which I absolutely love. 

But one thing I have come to realize the more I interact with fermentation newbies and teach classes locally is that there are so many families now a days who aren't consuming items that are regular eaten at my house-- namely fermented grains and dairy. 

That is why when I came across Jill Ciciarelli's book Fermented: A Four Season Approach to Paleo Probiotic Foods I was delighted. Here was a GORGEOUS book that I could happily recommend to folks who were new to fermenting, that didn't contain a bunch of recipes they would never use because their diet was more along the "Paleo" spectrum. 
But not only does this book focus on Paleo-only ferments, it has a bunch of wonderful inspirational recipes. And the photographs in this book? Stunning. It's a piece of art. 

I also like the Ciciarelli took in her book by dividing her recipes by season. As a real foodie, who lives on an eco-village, eating in season is something that is very important to me and that I strive to help others understand the importance of. And Ciciarelli makes it so easy you don't even have to think about it. 

So, whether you are new to fermentation, have been fermenting for decades, whether your diet is strictly Paleo or not, there is something for EVERYONE in this wonderful book


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19 comments:

  1. I've been making kombucha and kefir since last spring but my husband is just getting supplies for Xmas this year which should allow us to start doing kimchee, sauerkraut, and other fermented veggies so this would be excellent timing!

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  2. I would love to own this book because it would teach me more about fermenting, as of now I have only done sauerkraut!

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  3. I don't know much about it but would like to learn. I'm definitely going to be taking a look at the book. Thanks for posting!

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  4. I would like to receive this book so that I could learn more about fermenting. I haven't really explored this area of home preservation but have been interested for a while.

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  5. I would love this book to pop the cherry on the new fermenting crock I was given for Christmas!!!

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  6. I want to learn more about fermenting. Our family's diet has changed with the development of my hubby's chronic illness, and fermented food/drinks are so healthy!

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  7. I think I can I think I can I think I can ... ;-D

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  8. Would love to learn more. Hosting a sourdough and kombucha and want to expand my ferments!

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  9. I am new to fermenting, I just started my first batch if kombucha! I was gifted a scoby from a friend. (: since then I've been looking and fermenting tons of things!

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  10. I am new to fermenting, I just started my first batch if kombucha! I was gifted a scoby from a friend. (: since then I've been looking and fermenting tons of things!

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  11. I am new to fermenting but already I love it! I just started making my own flavored kombucha! I would love to know more and that is why I would like a copy of this book

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  12. I would like to develop my fermenting skills.

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  13. I do fement, mostly water kefir and kombucha and milk kefir. But I would like to do more and get some new ideas. And I love beautiful cookbooks.

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  14. I'm ready to learn how to ferment and want to heal my gut!

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  15. I've dabbled but need more direction and inspiration

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  16. Always welcome new books..especially fermentation books!

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