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Make your own delicious cultured foods--safely and easily!Fermenting foods is an ages-old craft that's continues to enjoy a resurgence as people are discovering not only the health benefits of live-culture foods but also 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. This newly revised edition covers the amazing health benefits of fermented foods and the techniques for safely fermenting food at home.Fermenting Foods includes these features:More than 100 recipes for ferments of all types, including beverages, cultured dairy, fermented grains, vegetable ferments, and much more, and each with detailed instructionsHelpful insights on the tools and techniques you'll need to know to safely create nearly any type of fermented foodExpert guidance from Wardeh Harmon on how fermentation works, how to troubleshoot common fermentation issues, and how to grow your own startersIf you've thought about trying to ferment your own food, this book will help you ease into this exciting hobby!

Prepare your taste buds for the magic of smoked foods.Smoking food is an ancient method for preserving meat that has been transformed into a superior way to infuse your food with more flavor. Smoking Foods will show you how pairing ingredients with specific woods will bring out the richness in everything you smoke. You'll also learn how rubs, marinades, sauces, and more can further enhance the foods you smoke.Renowned chef Ted Reader will share all the smoker techniques you need to create fall-off-the-bone, mouth-watering, and taste-bud-tantalizing foods. But you can smoke more than just meat, including seafood, vegetables, and even ice cream, honey, and martinis.This revised edition offers these highlights:-More than 100 smoker recipes for beef, pork, chicken, seafood, and side dishes-More than 35 flavor-layering recipes for brines, marinades, cures, rubs, sauces, and more-Expert smoking advice from Chef Ted on which woods pair best with which ingredientsDon't have a smoker? Not to worry. Chef Ted will show you how to easily turn your grill and even your oven into a smoker. Along with all his other tips and secrets, this will also help you begin making fuller-flavor foods in no time!

Perfectly preserve your favorite foodsDehydrating is easy and inexpensive, and the results are loaded with flavor and nutrition. If you have a bumper crop of garden vegetables, scored a deal on in-season fruit at the farmer's market, or have a neighbor with more fresh oregano than they know what to do with, there's no better way to preserve your bounty than by dehydrating!With over 170 recipes for dehydrating fruits, vegetables, jerkies, leathers, trail mix, and even treats for your dog, this definitive guide gives you everything you need to know to make the most of your dehydrator.In this newly updated edition, you'll discover:- A guide on the types of dehydrators available- Pointers on proper food prep and safety storage- Dozens of recipes on dehydrating all kinds of fruits, vegetables, and herbs- Rich and flavorful recipes for dehydrated beef, chicken, duck, and other jerkies- Easy ideas for making chips, granola, croutons, and more with your dehydrator- Satisfying meringues, cookies, and other desserts to satisfy any sweet tooth