Learn how fermented food and drinks have changed our palates and health forever, explore scientific processes behind your favorite pickles, and discover how to recreate them in your own kitchen.

With recipes for more than 30 ferments, step-by-step photography, tips and troubleshooting advice, plus a foreword by Dr Johnny Drain and contributions from experts from around the world including James Read, Kenji Morimoto, Kirsten K. Shockey, Mark Dredge, and Olia Hercules this is everything you need to understand and explore the alchemy of fermentation.