Adventures in… Fermentation
Adventures in... Fermentation
Podcast Description
Where does rot end and revelation begin? In Adventures in Fermentation, scientist-chef Dr Johnny Drain explores the fizzing frontier where microbes transform food, flavour and the future. Each week he swaps stories and experiments with chefs, scientists, artists and other oddballs—revealing how bacteria, yeasts and moulds shape culture, climate, medicine and taste. Expect sharp science, global tales, recipe tips and the occasional explosive pickle. Pull up a jar, hit subscribe, and dive in.
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The podcast focuses on fermentation science, culinary history, and microbial culture, with episodes covering topics such as the role of koji in food production and the impact of fermentation on climate and health.
Where does rot end and revelation begin? In Adventures in Fermentation, scientist-chef Dr Johnny Drain explores the fizzing frontier where microbes transform food, flavour and the future. Each week he swaps stories and experiments with chefs, scientists, artists and other oddballs—revealing how bacteria, yeasts and moulds shape culture, climate, medicine and taste. Expect sharp science, global tales, recipe tips and the occasional explosive pickle. Pull up a jar, hit subscribe, and dive in.
Chef and koji wizard Jeremy Umansky joins Dr. Johnny Drain to talk moldy magic. From the birth of Koji Alchemy to building Larder in Cleveland, they dig into food futures, microbial muses, and why fermentation is always a team sport.
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