References and Additional Resources

Sandor Katz 

Arguably the current expert on all things fermentation. He actually began his fermentation journey after getting diagnosed with AIDS and was looking for ways to boost his immune systems. His stories of fermentation are fascinating, plus, he’s a super nice guy.

• · Wild Fermentation. This book got me started. I first learned to make hard cider from this book.
• · The Art of Fermentation. I reference this book all the time. 
• · Fermentation Journeys.  Loads of awesome stories and ideas.

Michael Pollan

A journalism professor turned food expert. I love all his books, especially these. Learn the history of what and why we eat. (If you don’t have time to read everything, PBS has documentaries of “Cooked” and “The Botany of Desire,” which used to be on Netflix.)

• · The Botany of Desire. This is one of my favorite books all time. It’s mindblowing and changes the way you think about the world.
• · Cooked. A fascinating exploration of what has made us human. Unlike other animals, humans cook (or ferment) foods, and the rest is history…
• · Food Rules. Easy, basic rules to follow for healthy eating.

Dr. Daphne Miller M.D.

Dr. Daphne was actually my doctor in San Francisco. I went to her after having serious gastrointestinal issues from a bug I picked up while traveling. Regular doctors literally just prescribed me Vicodin for my painful stomach issues (I wish I was kidding). Dr. Daphne helped me re-build my gut and started me on my own fermentation journey.  As an MD with a medical degree from Harvard University, she discovered the sad lack of nutrition education given to doctors. Unfortunately, most doctors only learn about drugs, which treat symptoms (for profit), than to holistically treat the patient for long-term health.

• · The Jungle Effect: Healthiest Diets from Around the World--Why They Work and How to Make Them Work for You
• · Farmacology: Total Health from the Ground Up

Sally Fallon

· Nourishing Traditions. This book was recommended to me by the fabulous kraut masters at Firefly Kitchens in Seattle who taught me to make kraut. It’s a fascinating reference of old-fashioned, traditional foods that keep you healthy, long before processed foods took over our lives and health.

(Please note, I share these as reference only. I am not affiliated with nor endorse these sites. The internet is full of fabulous resources, feel free to share with me more). 

• · Happy Belly Fish. I came across this looking for more recipes for Indian pickles. There’s loads of yummy things here: https://happybellyfish.com/recipe/indian-carrot-pickle-fermented/
• · Fermenters Kitchen.  Lots of ads, but a good reference: https://fermenterskitchen.com/fermented-pickles-recipe/
•  20 Ways To Include Fermented Foods In Every Meal - Cultures For Health