II discovered James' book last year and have given it as gifts to my two fermenting brothers and a friend. Your fun review made me decide to read my copy again. It's such a wonderful blend of interesting narrative, reliable recipes and wonderful, quirky illustrations.
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Oh Kirsten! “Of Cabbages and Kimchi” looks like my dream book! Cute anthropomorphic illustrations paired with fermentation geekery! Let’s see if I can squeeze another fermentation book on my shelf……
Yes! I can see that you must be quite drawn to the cute illustrations. I can't wait to see your microbial buddies inspired by these. ;-) Book Larder in Seattle has signed copies.
Thanks so much Kirsten! Was so lovely to chat with you while you were writing this up. Great quiz on the book facts too - one of the questions even had me checking back to remember what I'd written!
Such a great book, and James is a really interesting chap who was recently interviewed on The Delicious Legacy podcast with Thom (who has a brilliant accent) https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/of-cabbages-and-kimchi-a-history-of/id1494707127?i=1000674141513
Thank you for this. I am sure I, and other readers, will enjoy!
Yes! Thank you for sharing this. The Delicious Legacy is such an interesting podcast and I agree about Thom's accent!
Didn't know about this podcast. Thanks for the recommendation!
Love your list Kirsten and just purchased Of Cabbages and Kimchi. I can hardly wait to dive in. Thank you!
Thanks, I really hope you enjoy it.
II discovered James' book last year and have given it as gifts to my two fermenting brothers and a friend. Your fun review made me decide to read my copy again. It's such a wonderful blend of interesting narrative, reliable recipes and wonderful, quirky illustrations.
Speaking of great, I appreciate your Substack so much. You make me feel that my money was well spent becoming a paying member. I have paid for two other Substacks that have not made me feel that way. You'll be my only renewal.
🥰 Thank you, Caroline, truly! You just made my day.
Oh Kirsten! “Of Cabbages and Kimchi” looks like my dream book! Cute anthropomorphic illustrations paired with fermentation geekery! Let’s see if I can squeeze another fermentation book on my shelf……
Yes! I can see that you must be quite drawn to the cute illustrations. I can't wait to see your microbial buddies inspired by these. ;-) Book Larder in Seattle has signed copies.
I love James's book. Along with yours it's the one I recommend the most.
Thank you!
https://open.substack.com/pub/chefsamblack/p/the-fermentation-kitchen-audiobook?r=3e5rlw&utm_medium=ios
This book has just come out and is on my wish list!
Thank you Lucy. Sam's work is great.
Thanks so much Kirsten! Was so lovely to chat with you while you were writing this up. Great quiz on the book facts too - one of the questions even had me checking back to remember what I'd written!
Love that...there are a lot of fun facts to keep track of...but I also know that you are getting interrupted sleep lately 😉