Kirsten K. Shockey

Since the first edition of Fermented Vegetables was published in 2014, enthusiasm for fermentation has bubbled over—partly due to the ongoing research into the importance of gut health. Unlike other forms of food preservation, fermenting offers the benefit of boosting gut health while introducing unique flavours into ordinary dishes. Kirsten and Christopher Shockey have been at the forefront of the...

The authors of the best-selling Fermented Vegetables are back, and this time they've brought the heat with them. Whet your appetite with more than 60 recipes for hot sauces, mustards, pickles, chutneys, relishes, and kimchis from around the globe. Chiles take the spotlight, with recipes such as Thai Pepper Mint Cilantro Paste, Aleppo Za'atar Pomegranate Sauce, and Mango Plantain Habanero...

Apple cider vinegar has a long history as a folk remedy for a variety of health conditions and, as a result, has achieved something akin to cult status among natural health enthusiasts. But many people don’t realise that there is a whole world of options beyond store-bought ACV or distilled white vinegar. In fact, vinegar can be made from anything...

Miso, Tempeh, Natto & Other Tasty Ferments by Kirsten and Christopher Shockey, best-selling authors known for their work in fermentation, takes readers on a journey into the world of probiotic superfoods. This in-depth handbook is recognised as a 2020 IACP Cookbook Award Finalist and a 2019 Foreword INDIES Winner. It offers accessible, step-by-step techniques for fermenting beans and grains right...

Best-selling authors and acclaimed fermentation teachers Christopher Shockey and Kirsten K. Shockey turn their expertise to the world of fermented beverages in the most comprehensive guide to home cidermaking available. With expert advice and clear, step-by-step instructions, The Big Book of Cidermaking equips readers with the skills they need to make the cider they want: sweet, dry, fruity, farmhouse-style, hopped,...