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Adventures in Bubbles and Brine

What I learned from Nova Scotia's masters of fermented foods — craft beer, cider, cheese, sauerkraut and more.

by (author) Philip Moscovitch

Publisher
Formac Publishing Company Limited
Initial publish date
Sep 2019
Category
Canadian, Canning & Preserving
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781459505810
    Publish Date
    Sep 2019
    List Price
    $16.99
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781459505803
    Publish Date
    Oct 2019
    List Price
    $27.95

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From wine and beer to bread and cheese: many of our best-loved foods and drinks are the products of fermentation. In Adventures in Bubbles and Brine, fermentation enthusiast Philip Moscovitch takes us on a tour of Nova Scotian ferments, and introduces us to the people who have taken this food trend to heart. Enjoy the fascinating stories from their history and bookmark the recipes they share for you to try at home.

Fermenting may be popular now, but its roots in Nova Scotia go back centuries. Early French settlers grew grapes and apples for wine and cider while German immigrants brought their sauerkrautmaking traditions. And now, Nova Scotians are embracing a new wave of flavours, including spicy kimchi, bitter craft beers, artisanal cheeses and the addictively sour taste of kombucha.

Featuring photos, anecdotes and easy-to-follow recipes, Adventures in Bubbles and Brine digs into the origin of these foods, while delving into the science of fermentation and gut health, and tells you everything you need to know to start fermenting safely at home.

About the author

PHILIP MOSCOVITCH is a freelance writer, editor and broadcaster with a passion for telling stories and helping people and organizations communicate. He writes for adults on a wide range of topics including mental health, sports, agriculture, food, politics, technology and the arts. For fourteen years, Philip wrote the beloved "Daisy Dreamer"; comic for Chickadee magazine. He is a regular contributor to Saltscapes, writing an oral history column for the older residents of Atlantic Canada, and contributes frequently to Halifax Magazine. His writing has also appeared in Reader's Digest, The Walrus and The Globe and Mail, and several of his radio documentaries have aired nationally on CBC Radio. He lives near Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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Editorial Reviews

"Informative and fun, Adventures in Bubbles and Brine covers the province while explaining the science and simplicity of food and drink fermentation in laypersons' terms and is a pleasure to peruse and learn from."

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