Fermented and The Bay Tree Preserving Collection 2 Books Collection Set - Non Fiction - Hardcover

Titles in This Set:
The Bay Tree Preserving: A Complete Collection of Classic and Contemporary Recipes
Fermented: A Beginner's Guide to Making Your Own Sourdough, Yogurt, Sauerkraut, Kefir, Kimchi and More

Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Hardcover

Overview:
This two-book bundle is a practical, beautifully produced duo for curious cooks who love to cook from scratch and treasure kitchen longevity. The Bay Tree Preserving: A Complete Collection of Classic and Contemporary Recipes brings together centuries of preserving know‑how in one authoritative hardcover volume. From curing and drying to bottling, jelly­ing, and the artful craft of jams, chutneys, relishes, cordials, and cheeses, it equips you with reliable methods, clear troubleshooting tips, and a host of timeless classics—gravlax, quince cheese, elderflower cordial, piccalilli, sloe gin, and beyond. Paired with Fermented: A Beginner's Guide to Making Your Own Sourdough, Yogurt, Sauerkraut, Kefir, Kimchi and More, the set covers one of today’s hottest food trends: fermentation. It guides beginners through starter cultures, safe fermentations, and delightfully tangy results, from tangy yogurts to crisp sauerkraut and vibrant kimchi. Together, these volumes form a complete kitchen system for preserving and fermenting, ideal for sustainable cooks, adventurous hobbyists, and gift buyers seeking a thoughtful, long-lasting duo.

What Makes This Collection Special:
What binds these two books is a shared philosophy: food you can trust, crafted at home with everyday equipment, and enjoyed across seasons. Emma Macdonald’s The Bay Tree Preserving is a flagship guide from the Bay Tree brand, renowned for its practical, step‑by‑step approach to preserving fruit, veg, meat, and fish, plus a treasure chest of recipes for jams, pickles, cordials, and confections. Charlotte Pike’s Fermented turns a modern health-conscious trend into approachable kitchen science and delicious results. The value isn’t just in two volumes; it’s in the joined reading journey—first mastering the art of preserving, then expanding into fermentation to maximise flavours and reduce waste. This is a complete, ready-to-use collection that sits proudly on any cookbook shelf, ready to inspire daily cooking adventures.

Books Included in This Collection:
The Bay Tree Preserving: A Complete Collection of Classic and Contemporary Recipes
This book is the definitive guide for anyone who loves turning surplus produce into pantry essentials. It covers curing, drying, pickling, bottling and jellying, with an extensive range of jams, jellies, chutneys, relishes, cordials, sauces and beyond. Emma Macdonald shares clear, reliable instructions, from the basic kit you’ll need to troubleshooting common issues. Expect guidance on quince cheese, elderflower cordial, mint jelly, sloe gin, piccalilli and more, plus practical tips on equipment and technique. The result is a durable, lovingly comprehensive manual you’ll reach for again and again as you build a home-preserving repertoire.

Fermented: A Beginner's Guide to Making Your Own Sourdough, Yogurt, Sauerkraut, Kefir, Kimchi and More
Charlotte Pike’s approachable guide demystifies fermentation for the home cook. It presents practical methods for cultivating a sourdough starter, crafting yogurt at home, and fermenting vegetables into sauerkraut and kimchi, all with accessible instructions, safety notes, and tasty, doable recipes. The book blends science with everyday kitchen practice, helping you understand the why behind each step while enabling you to achieve reliable textures, tang, and depth in your dishes. Whether you’re a fermentation newcomer or expanding an existing kitchen hobby, this volume offers a friendly, delicious pathway to probiotic creativity.

Who This Set Is Perfect For:
Ideal for adults who relish practical, hands-on cooking and want to reduce food waste, this duo suits beginners and seasoned cooks alike. It’s a superb choice for households exploring sustainable eating, for readers who love seasonal and foraged produce, and for gift buyers seeking lasting value. Fans of traditional culinary crafts, home economists, teachers building classroom projects around food, and BookTok enthusiasts looking for robust, replicable home‑science cooking ideas will find both volumes especially compelling. The hardcover format adds durability for daily use and collects beautifully as a display piece in any kitchen or foodie bookshelf.

Key Benefits:

• Two comprehensive, task‑oriented guides covering preserving and fermentation in one purchase
• Clear, beginner‑friendly instruction backed by tested recipes and practical tips
• Durable hardcover editions designed for heavy kitchen use
• Extensive recipe collections that unlock year‑round cooking opportunities
• Strong gift appeal for cooks, gardeners, and sustainability champions
• Creates a confidence‑building learning path from basic to advanced techniques
• Supports a diverse range of dietary preferences with versatile, pantry‑friendly recipes
• Encourages mindful entertaining and zero‑waste cooking through preserved and fermented foods

About the Author:
Emma Macdonald, a trained chef and founder of The Bay Tree Food Co, is renowned for turning home preserving into an everyday, joyful craft. Her work emphasizes method, accessibility, and flavour, delivering recipes that work in real kitchens and stand the test of time. Charlotte Pike is an engaging food writer who makes fermentation approachable for beginners without sacrificing depth. Her guidance blends practical technique with clear explanations of the science behind fermentation, helping readers understand how cultures transform everyday ingredients into vibrant, probiotic-rich foods. Together, these authors bring a balanced combination of traditional craft and modern cooking sensibility, delivering a two‑book bundle that educates, inspires, and rewards persistent curiosity in the kitchen.

Why You’ll Love This Set:
Owning both The Bay Tree Preserving and Fermented means you have a complete kitchen system for taking raw ingredients from garden or market to pantry and plate. The set streamlines planning, shopping, and execution—preserving for long‑term storage and fermentation for immediate, flavorful results. It’s a premium, tangible upgrade to any cookbook collection, with confident, step‑by‑step guidance and a proven track record of transforming home cooks into confident preservers and fermenters. Whether you’re stocking up for seasonal cooking, seeking a thoughtful gift, or building a giftable keepsake for a new chef, this two‑book bundle delivers lasting value and culinary joy.

Please Note: The individual books included in this listing will be dispatched as per the original UK ISBN and UK edition cover image shown in the image.