Cheese, Wine, and Bread

Discovering the Magic of Fermentation in England, Italy, and France

De: Katie Quinn

Narrado por: Katie Quinn

“Open-hearted and buoyant, the book weaves together her hands-on experiences in Europe and introduces us to a rich cast of people who make, sell and care about these traditions.” (Jenny Linford, author of The Missing Ingredient)

In this delightful tour of France, England, and Italy, YouTube star Katie Quinn shares the stories and science behind everyone's fermented favorites - cheese, wine, and bread - along with classic recipes.

Delicious staples of a great meal, bread, cheese, and wine develop their complex flavors through a process known as fermentation. Katie Quinn spent months as an apprentice with some of Europe’s most acclaimed experts to study the art and science of fermentation. Visiting grain fields, vineyards, and dairies, Katie brings the stories and science of these foods to the table, explains the process of each craft, and introduces the people behind them.

What will keep listeners glued to the book like a suspense novel is Katie's personal journey as an expat discovering herself abroad; Katie's vulnerability will turn listeners into fans, and they'll finish the book feeling like they're her best friends, trusted with her innermost revelations.

In England, Katie becomes a cheesemonger at Neal's Yard Dairy, London’s preeminent cheese shop - the beginning of a journey that takes her from a goat farm in rural Somerset to a nationwide search for innovating dairy gurus.

In Italy, Katie offers an inside look at Italian winemaking with the Comellis at their family-owned vineyard in Northeast Italy and witnesses the diversity of vintners as she makes her way around Italy.

In France, Katie meets the reigning queen of bread, Apollonia Poilâne of Paris' famed Poilâne Bakery, apprentices at boulangeries in Paris learning the ins and outs of sourdough, and travels the country to uncover the present and future of French bread.

Part artisanal survey, part travelogue, and part cookbook, Cheese, Wine, and Bread is an outstanding gastronomic tour for foodies, cooks, artisans, and armchair travelers alike.

Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2021 Katie Quinn (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers

Happy I listened.

Normally I don't like books that lean hard into personal accounts when discussing scientific topics but this book balances short but apt personal stories with information well. The reader, who is also the author, imbues the book with an infectious interest that keeps the science from being boring and difficult to follow. The science is less about the chemical breakdowns and more about how slight changes in variables; time, temperature, and ingredients can change the flavors drastically. The book also covers history briefly to explain the reasons behind names, processes, ingredients, certifications, designations, and significance.

The accompanying PDF has recipes, lists, and illustrated instructions for dishes and a couple fermentation projects.
You get a listening experience and a short cookbook.

Simply amazing

I loved every moment of this audio book, as Katie's quirky YouTube videos her book is full of energy and hunger for life. can't wait to try all the recipes in the book.