Whole Food: a book from Hodmedod

Whole Food: a book from Hodmedod
Hodmedod's long-awaited book Whole Food is...
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Explore the marvellous microbial world of fermented foods, from miso and shoyu to sourdough, sauerkraut and kimchi in this comprehensive guide curated by Robin Sherriff of The Fermenters Guild and Slow Sauce. Order now and we'll throw in a free £5 gift voucher. Try miso and shoyu produced by Robin Sherriff at Slow Sauce... |
'A rich resource that enlightens and inspires'
Mark Diacono
Every culture has a long history of fermentation, from kimchi to beer, kombucha to kefir, and sourdough to soy sauce, but rarely do we contemplate the complex science behind these everyday treats.
In The Science of Fermentation, author and CEO of the Fermenters Guild, Robin Sherriff dives into the complex microbiology and chemistry behind essential ferments, revealing the invisible ecosystems that shape flavour, preserve food, and enrich our diets.
Learn how fermented food and drinks have changed our palates and health forever, explore scientific processes behind your favourite pickles, and discover how to recreate them in your own kitchen.
With recipes for more than 30 ferments, step-by-step photography, tips and troubleshooting advice, plus a foreword by Dr Johnny Drain and contributions from experts from around the world, including James Read, Kenji Morimoto, Kirsten K. Shockey, Mark Dredge, and Olia Hercules. This book provides everything you need to understand and explore the alchemy of fermentation.
Shortlisted for the André Simon Food Book Awards 2025 and featured on BBC Radio 4's Food Programme in January 2026.

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Just mix with some oats in a bowl, consistency should be dry enough to form small patties, slightly thicker than a biscuit but same diameter, then fry in your leftover bacon fat for 2 or 3 minutes each side, delicious and not too strong a flavour
As a longtime fan of Hodmedod’s I’ve been waiting for this book to arrive and gift to friends and family. No longer will there be a bag of dried peas languishing at the back of the cupboard or any procrastinating over what to do with my fava beans. This book is stuffed with delicious-sounding recipes and beautiful photographs that I want to make and share with others. There are lots of comfort food ideas which is just what I crave in the colder months as well as lighter recipes; all of them full of flavour, fibre and protein. It’s an interesting, though-provoking read even if you don’t do much cooking and left me feeling joyful, inspired and thankful that the need for and appreciation of diversity is expressed and runs richly through this book.
Your book offers recipes inspired by cooking styles from around the world while using your diverse range of British ingredients. I would like to try the different flat breads made with rye, emmer, buckwheat and pea flour. This book contributes to helping people eat better and cook their own food with ingredients grown with care for the land. Thank you 🤩
This granola is delicious, especially with blueberries and banana and topped with yoghurt or coconut kefir. I’ll definitely be buying again :).
I used these to make humous for the first time. I swear it tastes almost exactly the same as when made with chickpeas and so much nicer than shop bought. Very smooth and takes on the garlic and lemon flavours beautifully. Will use for dips again in the future.