Fermented Vegetables with Kirsten and Christopher Shockey

Fermentation is a transformative process that uses microbes to enhance food's flavor and health benefits. In this episode of the Foodie Pharmacology podcast, bestselling authors Kirsten and Christopher Shockey discuss the revised 10th anniversary edition of their book, 'Fermented Vegetables.' The first edition has been translated into 6 languages, a copy is on display in the Kimchi Museum in Seoul, Korea, it has sold over 250K copies. They delve into fermentation's evolution over the past decade, highlighting its significance for gut health and culinary diversity. The Shockeys also share popular recipes from their book, including Lemon Dill Sauerkraut and Curtido, a Salvadoran-inspired sauerkraut, demonstrating fermentation's simplicity, tastiness, and global impact.   #fermentation #podcast #sauerkraut #vegetables

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Have you ever wondered where your food comes from? Not just where it’s grown today, but where it originally popped up in the world? Have you ever bit into a delicious ripe fruit and wondered, hey – why is it this color? What’s responsible for this amazing flavor? Is this good for my health? Could it even be medicinal? Foodie Pharmacology is a science podcast built for the food curious, the flavor connoisseurs, chefs, science geeks, plant lovers and adventurous taste experimenters out in the world! Join American ethnobotanist Dr. Cassandra Quave on this adventure through history, medicine, cuisine and molecules as we explore the amazing pharmacology of our foods.