FIZZ

Fermentation produces fantastic non-alcoholic drinks. Think of a fresh and tart kombucha, a thirst-quenching water kefir, or an earthy beet kvass… They all fizz with healthy bacteria and they all surprise you with their complex taste. More and more, you’ll see these drinks offered in top restaurants and cocktail bars. But you can also make them yourself.

Fermented drinks, with their natural sparkle and slightly yeasty taste, are a great alternative to wine or beer. They are perfect for those who want to consume less alcohol and those who want to give a probiotic boost to their body. This book tells you everything you need to know to brew these healthy and alcohol-free drinks yourself. You will find accessible recipes with step-by-step illustrations, scientific background information on the fermentation process, and ‘juicy’ anecdotes about the origin of these extraordinary drinks.

Author

Barbara Serulus is a culinary journalist for Belgian magazines and newspapers such as De Standaard Magazine and Weekend Knack. On the side she works as a chef in Table Dance restaurant in Antwerp. Barbara also organises culinary events; she wrote a book on exceptional craftsmen, and derives great pleasure from inspiring collaborations with chefs, farmers, scientists, and designers alike. Elise van Iterson is an illustrator who works for various Dutch magazines and newspapers such as Vrij Nederland, ELLE Eten, Trouw and Hollands Maandblad. Besides that, she is employed as a chef in restaurant Bureau in Amsterdam. Elise illustrates children’s books, collections of short stories as well as essays. She made a culinary anniversary calendar, as well as posters and logos for restaurants.

Press

"If you haven’t begun dabbling in the world of non-alcoholic fermented drinks, this new hands-on guide offers an excellent introduction." – Imbibe Magazine

"Simple and fresh and it makes you want to get started right away." – delicious.

"If you want to make more drinks at home, buy the beautiful book FIZZ." – Het Parool

"Great Christmas gift" – European News Agency

"One of our top three culinary moments this November." – N for Norwegian

"The approach is enthusiastic but no-nonsense with interesting introductions, clear explanation and beautiful illustrations." – De Standaard Magazine

"FIZZ is a great book." – Trouw