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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