Winner of the IACP Cookbook Award for Culinary Travel
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.