The country's leading expert on organic food delivers the ultimate guide to the new culinary health movement--feasting on fermented probiotics, from artisanal cheese to kimchi. In his extensive career as a bestselling cookbook author and TV garden-show host, Jeff Cox has always been keenly aware of the microbiology that helps his garden flourish. He has long known that microbes keep our bodies healthy as they ferment food, releasing their nutritional power and creating essential vitamins and enzymes. In "The Essential Book of Fermentation," Cox shares a bounty of recipes for nourishing the internal "garden." Simplifying the art and science of fermentation, Cox offers a primer on the body's microbial ecosystem, complemented by scrumptious recipes, and easy-to-follow pickling and canning techniques. Basics such as bread and yogurt help readers progress to wine, cheese, and a host of international delicacies, including kim chi and chow chow. Inspiring and innovative, "The Essential Book of Fermentation" serves up great taste along with great health on every page.

"Maynard Davies, the last of the traditional bacon apprentice-boys, and now retired master-curer, shares here with the reader his lifetime's knowledge of the art of smoking and curing.In this practical manual Maynard explains, step-by-step, how he did it all in his day - from choosing the best raw ingredients, to building one's own smokehouse, to the secrets of making the best sausage.After working in the profession for 60 years, Maynard wants to pass on his expertise to the next generation, in the hope that enthusiasts will get as much satisfaction from producing their own hams, bacons, sausages and countless other products, made with pride from the best ingredients, as he has always done. "

Fun, tasty, and flavourful recipes that help you cook for the entire week! Save time and money and make a variety of mouthwatering meals. Author Kim Duke will show you how to make delicious, affordable meals over weekends that can be repurposed for weekday meals. Save time, money and reduce food waste with this batch-cooking guide. Weekly Provisions places variety and fun back into meal prep and seasonal cooking and shows how to spice up leftovers. In this book you'll discover: - Recipes for 12 complete menus - each with a starter, main event, side dish and pudding - followed by creative ideas for turning what's left into new meals during the week - 100 leftover makeovers for breakfast on the go, packed lunches, speedy suppers, and more - How to stock your larder and make a weekly shopping list without food waste - The indulgence of comfort food with an added element of meal planning and purpose Meal preparation can be a tedious weekend task that nobody really wants to do. When you're time-poor and weekdays are filled with work, family, and other activities, cooking new meals can quickly become overwhelming. Weekly Provisions is packed with recipes for 12 complete menus - each with a starter, main event, side dish and pudding - followed by more than 60 creative ideas for turning what's left into new meals and snacks during the week. So say goodbye to sad leftovers and boring batch-cooking, and let chef Kim Duke show you a new way to cook that's easy on your time and money, but big on taste and pleasure!