Acid Trip Travels in the World of Vinegar

Acid Trip : Travels in the World of Vinegar
ISBN: 9781419724176
Publication Date: 1 September 2017

In Acid Trip, Michael Harlan Turkell takes readers on a fascinating journey through the world of vinegar. An avid maker of vinegars at home, Turkell traveled throughout North America, France, Italy, Austria, and Japan to learn about vinegar-making practices in places where the art has evolved over centuries. This richly narrated cookbook includes recipes from leading chefs including Daniel Boulud, Barbara Lynch, Michael Anthony, April Bloomfield, Massimo Bottura, Sean Brock, and many others.

Dishes range from simple to sophisticated and include Fried Eggs with a Spoonful of Vinegar, Sweet &; Sour Peppers, Balsamic Barbecued Ribs, Poulet au Vinaigre, Tomato Tarragon Shrub, and even Vinegar Pie. Turkell also details methods for making your own vinegars with bases as varied as wine, rice, apple cider, and honey. Featuring lush color photographs by the author, Acid Trip is a captivating story of an obsession and an indispensable reference for any food lover who aspires to make and cook with the best ingredients.

About the Author

Michael Harlan Turkell is an award-winning food photographer and cookbook author. He has photographed many prominent chefs' cookbooks and hosts The Food Seen podcast on Heritage Radio. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.