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This fermentation book, featuring practical, hands-on instructions, provides a clear and accessible introduction to the fundamentals of natural fermentation. The WECK preserving book, "Natural Fermentation" (*Natürlich Fermentieren*), guides you step-by-step through the process of creating fermented foods, combining proven expertise with inspiring recipe ideas. It is an ideal resource for those just starting their fermentation journey, as well as for those looking to expand their existing knowledge of food preservation and enhancement. Benefits & Features • Practical, hands-on instructions for a safe and easy start to fermentation • Clear, step-by-step explanations for a variety of applications • A wealth of recipe ideas and expert knowledge on the natural fermentation of food Frequently Asked Questions Who is this book for? This book is suitable for both beginners and those with more experience who are interested in fermenting vegetables and other types of food. What is the main focus? The focus is on natural fermentation, the essential fundamentals, and how to put these techniques into practice in your daily life. Can this book be used as a reference guide? Yes—the clear, well-structured content makes it easy to look up specific methods, recipes, and procedural steps whenever you need to.

The comprehensive practical book for all pasta lovers! Spaetzle simply tastes best freshly made, but ribbon noodles can also be made in every household and, if desired, preserved by drying.However, a pasta machine is necessary for the numerous variations of Italian pasta made from durum wheat semolina . The filled pasta, such as Maultaschen, tortellini and Carinthian Kasnudeln, are handmade. The coloring and flavoring of pasta, spaetzle &~ Co treated, whether with spinach, chili peppers or black sepia ink.The variety of regional specialties ultimately leads to many new culinary discoveries: whether German sausage spaetzle and yeast knpfle, Swiss chestnut noodles, buckwheat spaetzle from South Tyrol, alpine pasta and steamed dumplings from Austria, Slovenian Struklij, Hungarian Tarhonya or Chinese glass noodles

From simple patterns to elaborate ornaments, decorating objects using the notch carving technique and correctly carving inscriptions are practiced step by step. Proper sharpening of the knives and working with them correctly should also not be missing. A wide range of possible applications, including door signs and bird houses, are presented in the book~ separate workshops are dedicated to the design of a storage box for tea bags, a napkin holder and a tea light stand, a tool box, picture frames, tissue boxes and letter holders. 112 pages

​News from the baking pro- 42 new, creative recipes- Different types of pastries & preparation methods- Numerous step-by-step photos and detailed picturesFor his eighth book, bestselling author Christian Ofner presents a wide variety of delicacies, from sourdough bread made from perennial rye to plum cake with crumble. Newly developed pastry specialties from Ofner, such as his "three kinds of filled Jausenzopf made from dark bread dough" or his "rolled ham and cheese toast", the Topfenkornbrot or Backprofis Weizenlandler, make the snack (Brotzeit) perfect. To the delight of his fans, the baking pro reveals his private favorite sweet recipes: fluffy milk bread, Zupfgugelhupf, poppy seed cake with curd cream and much more. 144 pages.With his sure-fire recipes for pizza, tarte flambée, kebab rolls, pita and naan bread, anyone can make their own street food in future. The preparation methods also vary from baked goods with natural sourdough or overnight proofing to "lightning variations" with dry sourdough or yeast. Additional information on baking techniques and tips can be found with each recipe.

Game classics for children 180 timeless games for every age group Ideas for indoors and outdoors from grandmother's times With special games and customs for the holidays over the course of the year The old children's games such as hopscotch, cops and robbers and blind cow or making spring flutes are often the children's favorite pastimes, both in the past and today. This book, which has been tried and tested for over 30 years, will bring them all back to your memory.You will also learn interesting facts about children and their games in ancient times and learn about special games and customs for holidays.

People are knitting again - an old folk art is appreciated againThe large workbook of traditional Alpine knitting patterns brings103 templates for women's socks and men's socks, vests, jackets and jackets. ?128 pages.Each pattern is shown with a photo and in knitting chart.Instructions for correctly knitting and measuring stockings and vests. Simple and elaborate patterns such as forgotten Liab, Tulipan or the extremely eye-catching Prince's Lamp.Cable pattern, draw stitch model, band model and gap model

Properly plant, care for and harvest everything from apples to cornelian cherries. So that there is always something to pick and snack on. ~Everything about gardening is actually fun. From the careful selection of what should grow, to the hands-on digging, to the crowning moment, the harvest. ~And of course it's even nicer when you do it right. ~This book will help you on your way to... Orchard proceed. It contains everything about planning, planting, caring for, protecting and harvesting and presents around 30 types of pome, stone and berry fruit as well as wine, kiwi and wild fruits, including compact varieties for small areas. Practical tips will help you make delicious use of the freshly harvested fruit, and with the detailed list of varieties you are guaranteed to make the right choice for your garden. 65 color photos, 120 pages. ~

?Gentle natural medicine for everyday problemsIn this unique recipe book you will find 122 really good recipes from the treasure trove of decades of medicinal plant experience, ~from the renowned medicinal plant experts Ursel Bhring and Michaela Girsch. ~< br>There are tried and tested recipes for the whole family to stay healthy and get healthy: for the stomach, immune system, skin and soul, heart, pain, circulation, young and old, woman and man. A book without complicated theory that can be used immediately, peppered with personal recommendations and tips from the authors. 73 color photos. 144 pages. ~

Do you dream of having your own, naturally kept bee colony in your garden and your own honey? Do you also want to help the bees because you care about nature and healthy food? But how to start and do everything right? In this book you will find out who will help you, which type of beekeeping suits you and how you can get a swarm or colony to start with. It shows the course of the bee year, how you can tell whether your bees are doing well, what activities are necessary month after month to properly look after the colony and keep it healthy. Just get started! Hobby beekeeping will stimulate and inspire you. You'll definitely get excited!

How about a touch of miniature country life in your garden? Quail are adorable mini chickens and keeping them is not difficult. You will find out which types of quail there are, which ones are particularly suitable for keeping and everything that goes into ensuring that the chickens live happily and healthily - from housing to feeding, brooding and rearing chicks to your own quail eggs for the kitchen - you will find out all this in this friendly guide. 96 pages.

We want to keep sheep!How to keep your own sheep and do everything rightHobby sheep farmer Willi and his family show what's importantWith the best tips and tricks for healthy sheepDo you want a nature-related balance to your everyday work routine and some country life feeling behind your house? With the gentle and affectionate sheep you are guaranteed to find balance and peace. This guide tells you all the important things that are involved in sheep farming, authentically from Will and his family. Browse and find out almost incidentally what is important in practice.

Find out everything about Oxymel. Book with 160 pages.Much earlier than the famous apple cider vinegar cure, Oxymel vitalized the health of our ancestors as a medicine and elixir of life. Ancient sources already report on the amazing healing powers of sour honey, which was recommended for respiratory diseases and to strengthen Greek athletes, among other things. It was also valued in the Middle Ages. In China it is considered a remedy, and in Russia it is a popular morning drink after getting up.Even today, the medicine made from honey and vinegar has outstanding health potential.The honey-vinegar drink, to which different medicinal herbs can be added as required, is a healthy alternative to alcoholic tinctures. It is used as a remedy and tonic for numerous ailments, but is also an excellent prophylactic against many illnesses.Areas of application for Oxymel:Strengthening the immune systemStrengthening the digestive systemStrengthening the cardiovascular systemStrengthening the nervesGeneral strengthening and supplying the body with vital nutrients

Homemade!Whether fresh pies, air-dried homemade sausages or spicy brawn: pamper family, friends and guests with simply home-made specialties!An experienced practitioner will teach you step by step Learn the basics of making sausage in your own kitchen. Over 100 recipes Classic sausage specialties such as Debreziner, Gttingen and Augsburger, Nuremberg bratwurst, Thuringian red sausage and Carinthian house sausage, Cervelat and Hungarian salami ...< br> Regional specialties and new recipes such as Italian black pudding with red wine, pumpkin or potato sausage ... Aspic: pepper stilt, Kassel rind stomach, eel in vegetable aspic, carp aspic, turkey and pepper aspic... Pat Paris, ham and cheese pt, wild duck terrine, poultry and mushroom pt, spinach and salmon pt, smoked fish terrine...

​Fishing – Sustainable and EcologicalFishing means experiencing nature – and that's precisely why responsible interaction with the environment and waterways plays such an important role.This book shows how modern and sustainable fishing can work in practice.Whether it's using stone instead of lead, pollutant-free soft plastic lures, or alternatives to products containing microplastics:You'll learn about various ways to be more environmentally conscious while still fishing successfully.Practical tips and easy-to-implement solutions help protect waterways and habitats.This way, the joy of fishing and sustainability can be meaningfully combined. 160 pages.A practical guide for anglers who consciously avoid lead and microplastics and want to pursue their hobby in the most environmentally friendly way possible.

536 breeds of chickens, bantams, turkeys, guinea fowl, geese, ducks and pigeons Portrait The entire diversity of breed poultry in one volume! A compact reference work for small animal breeders, hobby pet owners and self-sufficient people. Do you love running ducks or would you like to keep a colorful flock of chickens? Here you will find all breeds of poultry: chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl, geese, ducks and pigeons. 536 recognized poultry breeds and colors are presented in detailed descriptions and with 850 color photos. Pictograms with all the information about characteristic properties, benefits, laying performance, show and breeding value make the book an ideal companion for exhibitions and poultry shows.

Over 200 simple and traditional children's games for every week, every age and every weather!Sometimes ~ All it takes is a thread of wool, a rubber band or a piece of chalk to keep children entertained for hours. But do you remember exactly how you used to do that as a child? How do you fold a pop bag again, what were the steps for the rubber twist or how did you actually have to jump in Heaven and Hell? Country Games takes you back to your childhood and gives your children and their friends lots of happy hours. We have collected over 200 children's games and craft ideas from the past and explain to you exactly how they work - games for every week, every age and every weather. ~THE AUTHORSAndr Lorenz, born in 1967, is a journalist and publisher from Munich with a particular passion for the Alpine country, its traditions and how they can be interpreted in a modern way. Together with the illustrator and graphic designer Jutta Lugert from Bavarian Swabia, he brings back memories of the past with the Greetings God series in the country. 120 pages.

Indispensable for hobby chicken keepers and those who would like to become one, as well as for small animal breeders and exhibition visitors: This compact reference work presents 182 breeds in 366 color photos. A photo each of a rooster and a hen shows examples of standard representatives of the breed. The handy book provides information at a glance about the breeding history, breed characteristics and all important characteristics, special features, colors, laying performance and use of the different chickens and bantams. 192 pages.

216 Obstsorten auf einen Blick – kompakt, übersichtlich und praxisnah. Der Taschenatlas Obst stellt 216 neue und bewährte Obstsorten mit aussagekräftigen Fotos und leicht verständlichen Kurzbeschreibungen vor. Neben Baum- und Strauchobstarten finden Sie auch Erdbeersorten sowie zahlreiche empfehlenswerte Wildobstarten. Ein Farbleitsystem und übersichtliche Symbole erleichtern die Orientierung und helfen dabei, Sorten schnell zu vergleichen. Der Atlas unterstützt Sie beim Erkennen der verschiedenen Obstsorten und gibt praktische Hinweise zu Verwendung, Verarbeitung und Anbau. Zu jeder Sorte finden Sie wichtige Informationen zu Herkunft, Wuchs, Befruchtung, Ertrag, Resistenzen, Unterlagen und Anbaueignung. Zusätzlich zeigt der Atlas, für welche Einsatzbereiche die jeweilige Sorte geeignet ist – vom Hausgarten über den Erwerbs- und Bioanbau bis hin zur Mostherstellung oder Streuobstwiese. Ein praktischer Begleiter für Gärtner, Selbstversorger und alle, die sich für Obstsorten interessieren.221 Farbfotos, 126 Seiten.

successful sheep farmer, as well as the trainee or consultant, needs a broad knowledge of sheep. Among other things, he must know the requirements for animal behavior, nutrition, pasture, husbandry, stables and animal health. Outdoor production also requires special skills. The maintenance of cultural landscapes and nature conservation areas is one of the other tasks of sheep farming. You will also find a separate chapter in the book on the current topic of herd protection. The practice-oriented preparation of the content is supported by numerous photos.

Futter- und Zeigerpflanzen im Alpenraum verstehenDieser Praxisführer beschreibt über 60 wertvolle Futter- und Zeigerpflanzen im Alpenraum. Jede Pflanze wird auf einer Doppelseite mit Detailfotos vorgestellt, die es dem Leser ermöglichen, sie im Gelände zu bestimmen.Das Besondere: Der Autor hebt hervor, wo die Pflanzen vorkommen und was ihre Standortansprüche sind. Zusätzlich beleuchtet er sowohl den landwirtschaftlichen Wert der Pflanzen, wie auch Nutzungsmöglichkeiten für Küche oder Hausapotheke. Zeigerpflanzen geben Hinweise darauf, wie es um die Versorgung mit Wasser und Nährstoffen am Standort bestellt ist. Daraus lassen sich Bewirtschaftungsfehler erkennen und Maßnahmen ableiten. Das macht den Praxisführer Almpflanzen zu einem praktischen Begleiter für Almbauern, Landschaftsökologen und Wanderer. 160 Seiten.Der Autor: Boden- und Vegetationsökologe Mag. Dr. Andreas Bohner ist wissenschaftlicher Leiter der Abteilung Umweltökologie an der HBLFA Raumberg-Gumpenstein in Irdning, Steiermark. Er ist u. a. Dozent an der Universität für Bodenkultur, Wien.

The methods of preservation are varied. They range from freezing or drying to sterilizing (boiling), fermenting, pickling in vinegar, oil and alcohol to preserving with salt or sugar and are explained in detail in this book. Over 150 recipes prove that preserving goes far beyond pickles, sauerkraut &~ Chutney goes out. Delicacies such as peppers stuffed with cabbage, pickled garlic, mushrooms in herbal vinegar, lactic sour pumpkin vegetables, soup seasoning and much more are included in the extensive practical book, as are healing home remedies made from vegetables and herbs such as onion smear, black radish juice or potato wraps.

​Into the glass – homemade suppliesIf the garden, market or vegetable box produces more than you can use fresh, preserving is the ideal solution.This book shows you how to easily preserve fruits, vegetables, herbs and mushrooms and enjoy them all year round.Whether canning, preserving, hot filling, dehydrating, drying, pickling, freezing or fermenting - author Sue Ivan explains the different methods step by step. You will find out which technology is suitable for which foods and what is important in terms of storage, hygiene and preparation.Practical tips help to avoid typical mistakes.With 90 varied recipes, you can then get right down to business.From fruity syrups and spicy pickled vegetables to homemade pasta sauce, the recipes offer numerous ideas for a colorful pantry.Ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy seasonal food for longer, use their own harvest and reduce food waste.The book is produced in a climate-positive way, printed cradle-to-cradle and offered plastic-free. 248 pages.

Incl. Propagation &~ GraftingWhen and how do you prune fruit trees? Year after year, not only professional fruit growers are faced with this decision, for whom the question can become necessary for their survival, but also many home garden owners for whom the correct professional care of their trees is simply a sincere concern. Whether pome, stone or berry fruit Whether it's a spindle bush, a quarter trunk or a half trunk, whether it's free-standing or growing on a scaffold, the practical book The Professional Fruit Tree Pruning by Andreas Spornberger is now a useful guide for professionals and hobby gardeners on how to prune correctly. In addition to the growth phases of different types of fruit, the corresponding training steps are shown in order to achieve the desired shape and at the same time the best yield. The necessary pruning measures for trees as well as for bushes and soft fruit are presented in words and with many pictures. The development of each tree is documented over several years in numerous color photos! Extra section on grafting and grafting of fruit!

Find out everything about feeding, husbandry, health, marketing and economics. New findings on animal welfare, animal-friendly husbandry and animal welfare indicators are discussed, as well as the environmental impact, the CO2 footprint or health aspects of eating quail eggs or meat. Even if you are a newcomer, this book will give you the basics that will enable you to be self-sufficient with delicious quail eggs. 144 pages.