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) Rate us on iTunes. Thanks for your support! Send your feedback to [email protected] or connect with us on Twitter, Facebook or Google+.