Adventures in Fermentation: From Ancient Origins to Culinary Frontiers, an Exploration of the Microbes That Shape the World We Live In

Johnny Drain is a kind of microbial poet - this book is wild, funny, well researched, and full of flavor. With the mind of a scientist and the soul of a chef, Johnny takes fermentation beyond the obvious... This is a book about microbes, yes, but it's also about survival, sustainability, human evolution, and the future of food. Just read it! * René Redzepi, Danish chef and co-owner of the three-Michelin star restaurant Noma * Dr Johnny Drain's Adventures in Fermentation is accessible, entertaining, and illuminating. He is a great storyteller, using lively prose to deliver solid scientific explanations, broad biological context, and insightful fermentation guidance * Sandor Katz, author of The Art of Fermentation * Johnny manages to demystify fermentation and make it fun. Not an easy task, but with his energy, knowledge and enthusiasm I guarantee you will never look at a pickle in the same way again! * Michel Roux Jr * A gripping story full of glorious gems. This book reveals the joy of fermentation, of embracing its force and letting the magic happen * Fergus Henderson, founder of St John * This book is feast of science, storytelling, and flavour. If you thought fermentation was just about pickles and sourdough, think again - Johnny Drain will blow your mind! * The Happy Pear Brothers * A delightfully personal guide to our tiny but talented companion microbes, how they can make our lives more delicious and healthful, and how to welcome them with ease into our daily routines * Harold McGee, author of Nose Dive * The funniest, most enjoyable book on fermentation I've ever read * Richard Bainbridge * Hiding in plain sight, fermentation may just be the most important preservation process we need and there's no-one I'd rather hear from on it than Dr Johnny Drain! * Ben Branson, founder of Seedlip * I love how Johnny brings the world of fermentation to life with his effervescent stories that bubble and fizz throughout this book * Brad Leone * Dr Johnny D is a modern day wizard; the OG master of Microbes whose magic has shaped our products and our world view. One day in the dystopian future I hope they discover Johnny in a frozen block of ice… It’s gonna be useful for those folks * Doug McMaster, founder of Silo, the world's first zero-waste restaurant *