Cultured Harvest
Cultured Harvest

Author: Barrett Williams

Publisher: Barrett Williams

Published: 2024-04-09

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13:

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Embark on a culinary journey steeped in tradition and brimming with health benefits with "Cultured Harvest," the definitive guide to mastering the ancient art of lacto-fermentation. Unveiled within these chapters is a treasure trove of gastronomic wisdom that will transform your kitchen into a haven for probiotic-rich delicacies. Dive into the delicate balance of salt, sugar, and water – the trinity of fermentation prowess. Discover how selecting the right produce can enhance your ferments, delivering optimal flavor right from the start. Learn to navigate the fermenter's seasonal calendar, using the freshest local produce to create flavors that sing of the seasons. Worry not about the health hazards of home fermentation, for this guide illuminates the path to safe and satisfying ferments every time. Arm yourself with the knowledge to discern the signs of a perfect ferment, and gain the skills to pivot smoothly should your cultured concoctions take an unexpected turn. Move from the foundational techniques of creating classic sauerkraut and delectable kimchi to innovative methods that bring radishes, carrots, and beyond to vivid, tangy life. Elevate ordinary fruits with fermentation's magical touch, unlocking new dimensions of taste with berries and stone fruits ready to tantalize your palate. Venture into the nuanced world of brine and dry salt fermentation, honing your craft to develop complex flavors designed for the gourmet. Balance the tart and sweet notes of your creations in pickled delights that do not rely on the fermentation process, offering a scrumptious variety for every preference. As your skills deepen, explore the creative avenues of using fermented goods in everyday cooking and as zesty condiments. Invite the community to partake in your journey, sharing not only your creations but also the joy and culture that come with every bubbling jar of goodness. "Cultured Harvest" goes beyond recipes – it invites you to consider the sustainable and communal aspects of fermentation. Teach the younger generation the joys of crafting food that is not only delicious and fun but also brimming with healthful benefits. Whether you are a beginner curious about the craft, a food lover eager to introduce probiotic-rich foods into your diet, or a passionate fermenter ready to take your skills to new heights, this guide is your indispensable companion in cultivating a world of flavor and wellness. Embrace the culture, taste the harvest, and celebrate the community with "Cultured Harvest." Your culinary transformation awaits.

American Harvest
American Harvest

Author: Marie Mutsuki Mockett

Publisher: Graywolf Press

Published: 2020-04-07

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 1644451166

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An epic story of the American wheat harvest, the politics of food, and the culture of the Great Plains For over one hundred years, the Mockett family has owned a seven-thousand-acre wheat farm in the panhandle of Nebraska, where Marie Mutsuki Mockett’s father was raised. Mockett, who grew up in bohemian Carmel, California, with her father and her Japanese mother, knew little about farming when she inherited this land. Her father had all but forsworn it. In American Harvest, Mockett accompanies a group of evangelical Christian wheat harvesters through the heartland at the invitation of Eric Wolgemuth, the conservative farmer who has cut her family’s fields for decades. As Mockett follows Wolgemuth’s crew on the trail of ripening wheat from Texas to Idaho, they contemplate what Wolgemuth refers to as “the divide,” inadvertently peeling back layers of the American story to expose its contradictions and unhealed wounds. She joins the crew in the fields, attends church, and struggles to adapt to the rhythms of rural life, all the while continually reminded of her own status as a person who signals “not white,” but who people she encounters can’t quite categorize. American Harvest is an extraordinary evocation of the land and a thoughtful exploration of ingrained beliefs, from evangelical skepticism of evolution to cosmopolitan assumptions about food production and farming. With exquisite lyricism and humanity, this astonishing book attempts to reconcile competing versions of our national story.

Mixed Harvest
Mixed Harvest

Author: Hal S. Barron

Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press

Published: 2000-11-09

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 0807860263

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Mixed Harvest explores rural responses to the transformation of the northern United States from an agricultural society into an urban and industrial one. According to Hal S. Barron, country people from New England to North Dakota negotiated the rise of large-scale organizational society and consumer culture in ways marked by both resistance and accommodation, change and continuity. Between 1870 and 1930, communities in the rural North faced a number of challenges. Reformers and professionals sought to centralize authority and diminish local control over such important aspects of rural society as schools and roads; large-scale business corporations wielded increasing market power, to the detriment of independent family farmers; and an encroaching urban-based consumer culture threatened rural beliefs in the primacy of their local communities and the superiority of country life. But, Barron argues, by reconfiguring traditional rural values of localism, independence, republicanism, and agrarian fundamentalism, country people successfully created a distinct rural subculture. Consequently, agrarian society continued to provide a counterpoint to the dominant trends in American society well into the twentieth century.

The Inklings and Culture
The Inklings and Culture

Author: Monika B. Hilder

Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing

Published: 2020-11-24

Total Pages: 411

ISBN-13: 1527562654

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How did five twentieth-century British authors, C. S. Lewis, J. R. R. Tolkien, Charles Williams, Owen Barfield, and Dorothy L. Sayers, along with their mentors George MacDonald and G. K. Chesterton, come to contribute more to the intellect and imagination of millions than many of their literary contemporaries put together? How do their achievements continue to inform and potentially transform us in the twenty-first century? In this first collection of its kind, addressing the entire famous group of seven authors, the twenty-seven chapters in The Inklings and Culture explore the legacy of their diverse literary art—inspired by the Christian faith—art that continues to speak hope into a hurting and deeply divided world.

Homegrown Harvest
Homegrown Harvest

Author: American Horticultural Society

Publisher: Mitchell Beazley

Published: 2010-11-15

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781845335601

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Written by the American Horticultural Society's foremost fruit, vegetable and herb experts, Homegrown Harvest provides lifestyle-changing advice that gardeners need for growing a year-round supply of healthy edible crops for their table. Specific local and regional advice enables gardeners to decide how and what to grow wherever they live in North America. The book starts with planning what to grow, then how to grow it- whether in an allotment, containers, a raised bed or vegetable patch- as well as information on how to get the best from your soil. Next, over the course of 12 seasonal chapters, from early spring to late winter, the book shows how to go from sowing to harvesting with clear instructions that help you stay on top of the joys and challenges of a productive garden. From apples and asparagus, raspberries to radishes, this book shows how to apply age-old techniques in a timely fashion, to get the most from your plot.

Harvest of Empire
Harvest of Empire

Author: Juan Gonzalez

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2022-06-14

Total Pages: 561

ISBN-13: 0143137433

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A sweeping history of the Latino experience in the United States. The first new edition in ten years of this important study of Latinos in U.S. history, Harvest of Empire spans five centuries—from the European colonization of the Americas to through the 2020 election. Latinos are now the largest minority group in the United States, and their impact on American culture and politics is greater than ever. With family portraits of real-life immigrant Latino pioneers, as well as accounts of the events and conditions that compelled them to leave their homelands, Gonzalez highlights the complexity of a segment of the American population that is often discussed but frequently misrepresented. This landmark history is required reading for anyone wishing to understand the history and legacy of this influential and diverse group.

Yeast
Yeast

Author: Chris White

Publisher: Brewers Publications

Published: 2010-02-01

Total Pages: 325

ISBN-13: 1938469062

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Yeast: The Practical Guide to Beer Fermentation is a resource for brewers of all experience levels. The authors adeptly cover yeast selection, storage and handling of yeast cultures, how to culture yeast and the art of rinsing/washing yeast cultures. Sections on how to set up a yeast lab, the basics of fermentation science and how it affects your beer, plus step by step procedures, equipment lists and a guide to troubleshooting are included.

Pájaros de la Cosecha
Pájaros de la Cosecha

Author: Blanca López de Mariscal

Publisher: Children's Book Press

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 38

ISBN-13: 9780892391691

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Juan Zanate used to sit under his favorite tree--with his only friends, the harvest birds--dreaming and planning his life. Juan had big dreams of becoming a farmer like his father and grandfather. But when his father died and the land was divided, there was only enough for his two older brothers. In this charming story from the heart of the Indian tradition in Mexico, Juan learns to determine his own destiny--with help from his loyal friends, the harvest birds.

We Are Each Other's Harvest
We Are Each Other's Harvest

Author: Natalie Baszile

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2021-04-06

Total Pages: 529

ISBN-13: 0063139898

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A WALL STREET JOURNAL FAVORITE FOOD BOOK OF THE EAR From the author of Queen Sugar—now a critically acclaimed series on OWN directed by Ava Duvernay—comes a beautiful exploration and celebration of black farming in America. In this impressive anthology, Natalie Baszile brings together essays, poems, photographs, quotes, conversations, and first-person stories to examine black people’s connection to the American land from Emancipation to today. In the 1920s, there were over one million black farmers; today there are just 45,000. Baszile explores this crisis, through the farmers’ personal experiences. In their own words, middle aged and elderly black farmers explain why they continue to farm despite systemic discrimination and land loss. The "Returning Generation"—young farmers, who are building upon the legacy of their ancestors, talk about the challenges they face as they seek to redress issues of food justice, food sovereignty, and reparations. These farmers are joined by other influential voices, including noted historians Analena Hope Hassberg and Pete Daniel, and award-winning author Clyde W. Ford, who considers the arrival of Africans to American shores; and James Beard Award-winning writers and Michael Twitty, reflects on black culinary tradition and its African roots. Poetry and inspirational quotes are woven into these diverse narratives, adding richness and texture, as well as stunning four-color photographs from photographers Alison Gootee and Malcom Williams, and Baszile’s personal collection. As Baszile reveals, black farming informs crucial aspects of American culture—the family, the way our national identity is bound up with the land, the pull of memory, the healing power of food, and race relations. She reminds us that the land, well-earned and fiercely protected, transcends history and signifies a home that can be tended, tilled, and passed to succeeding generations with pride. We Are Each Other’s Harvest elevates the voices and stories of black farmers and people of color, celebrating their perseverance and resilience, while spotlighting the challenges they continue to face. Luminous and eye-opening, this eclectic collection helps people and communities of color today reimagine what it means to be dedicated to the soil.

The 4-H Harvest
The 4-H Harvest

Author: Gabriel N. Rosenberg

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 0812247531

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Gabriel N. Rosenberg argues that public acceptance of the political economy of agribusiness hinged on federal efforts to normalize rural heterosexuality.