44: Give the Gift of Fermentation

This week we discuss a few of our favorite fermentation things. This is our annual stuff to buy issue. We share what kind of gifts to get for yourself or your loved ones this holiday, or any, season. We also talk skunks, scales, and upcoming events.

Show notes:

[Upcoming Events
FermUp](https://fermup.com/events/)

The Ginger-Beer Plant, and the Organisms Composing it: A Contribution to the Study of Fermentation-Yeasts and Bacteria

[Kitchen Scale - Baker’s Math Kitchen Scale - KD8000
Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001NE0FU2/fermup-20)

[3-Gallon Stoneware Pickling Crock
Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002P4LRCO/fermup-20)

[Lodge Pro-Logic P14P3 Cast Iron Pizza Pan, Black, 14-inch
Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0000E2V3X/fermup-20)

[Lodge LCC3 Logic Pre-Seasoned Combo Cooker
Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0009JKG9M/fermup-20)

[Elitech 110V All-Purpose Temperature Controller
Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B008KVCPH2/fermup-20)

[Johnson Controls Digital Thermostat Control Unit
Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/Johnson-Controls-Digital-Thermostat-Control/dp/B00368D6JA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1387156665&sr=8-2&keywords=temperature+controller)

[Aquatop GH150 Aquarium Submersible Glass Heater, 150-Watt
Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B006MMJ8EE/fermup-20)

[Kraut Kaps 3 Pack
Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00B2B98K4/fermup-20)

Weston Cabbage Shredder

Camp Chef Single Burner

Corning keg

Mason Jar Beverage Dispenser for Kombucha or even Ginger Beer

[Prepworks from Progressive GPC-4000 Fruit and Vegetable Chopper
Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000F9JP3O/fermup-20)

[Digital Gram Scale
Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0002ITQHS/fermup-20)

[Pyrex Glass Measuring Cups
Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00BSZJYY4/fermup-20)

[Kombucha Brooklyn 32-oz Amber Growler
Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B005Z76520/fermup-20)

[Mercer Cutlery Genesis 6-Piece Forged Knife Block Set
Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000IBU9FW/fermup-20)

[TSM Products Stainless Steel Cabbage Slicer
Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001IEEJ7C/fermup-20)

[True Blues Medium Red Ultimate Household Gloves
Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000MWFWZY/fermup-20)

[Shin Sun Mi Korean Red Pepper Coarse Powder
Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B005OJUSZE/fermup-20)

[Organic Brown Rice Koji
South River Miso](https://www.southrivermiso.com/store/p/13-Organic-Brown-Rice-Koji.html)

Books as Gifts:

The Art of Fermentation: An In-Depth Exploration of Essential Concepts and Processes from around the World: Sandor Ellix Katz, Michael Pollan: 9781603582865: Amazon.com: Books

Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation: Michael Pollan: 9781594204210: Amazon.com: Books

Tartine Book No. 3: Modern Ancient Classic Whole: Chad Robertson: 9781452114309: Amazon.com: Books

Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza: Ken Forkish: 9781607742739: Amazon.com: Books

Mastering Fermentation: Recipes for Making and Cooking with Fermented Foods: Mary Karlin: 9781607744382: Amazon.com: Books

Real Food Fermentation: Preserving Whole Fresh Food with Live Cultures in Your Home Kitchen: Alex Lewin: 9781592537846: Amazon.com: Books

Fermented: A Four Season Approach to Paleo Probiotic Foods: Jill Ciciarelli, Bill Staley, Diane Sanfilippo: 9781936608249: Amazon.com: Books

The Kimchi Cookbook: 60 Traditional and Modern Ways to Make and Eat Kimchi: Lauryn Chun, Olga Massov: 9781607743354: Amazon.com: Books

The Cheesemaker’s Apprentice: An Insider’s Guide to the Art and Craft of Homemade Artisan Cheese, Taught by the Masters: Sasha Davies, David Bleckmann: 9781592537556: Amazon.com: Books

Artisan Cheese Making at Home: Techniques & Recipes for Mastering World-Class Cheeses: Mary Karlin, Ed Anderson: 9781607740087: Amazon.com: Books

True Brews: How to Craft Fermented Cider, Beer, Wine, Sake, Soda, Mead, Kefir, and Kombucha at Home: Emma Christensen: 9781607743385: Amazon.com: Books

The Art of Making Fermented Sausages: Stanley Marianski, Adam Marianski: 9780982426715: Amazon.com: Books

Other Resources:

Beer Kit #2 is a great starter package and includes ingredients for your first brew

Mulled Red Wine, Syrup, Cider, Home Fragrance, Vinaigrette

[Holiday Mulling Spices
Cooking Channel](https://www.cookingchanneltv.com/recipes/kelsey-nixon/holiday-mulling-spices.html)

[Craftsy
Learn It. Make It.](https://www.craftsy.com/)

[How-to Videos for Making Yogurt, Kefir, Kombucha, Sourdough, Cheese, Sauerkraut and more
Cultures For Health](https://www.culturesforhealth.com/how-to-videos)

[Cheesemaking Fundamentals Class Saturday January 25, 2014
Curds and Wine](https://www.curdsandwine.com/products/cheesemaking-class/cheesemaking-fundamentals-class-saturday-january-25-2014)

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