First of all, this book is absolutely gorgeous. The design is playful and bright, and every page feels like a piece of art I would hang around my house.

As someone who would call themselves an intermediate pickler, I appreciated that the book is accessible enough if you’re new to pickling, but still fresh and interesting for anyone with more experience. I loved the range of flavors and styles, especially the inclusion of global recipes. The torshi and curtido especially caught my eye, and it was cool to see how pickling connects so many different cultures. The little pickle facts throughout the book were a fun bonus, too!

Whether you’re just getting into pickling or have been doing it for years, Pickles, Illustrated would make a beautiful and useful addition to any cookbook shelf.

Thank you to Chronicle Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

Thank you #NetGalley and #Chronicle books for the advanced copy of #Pickles illustrated.
The author #Karen Solomon did a nice concise way of organizing this small cookbook about the art of fermentation and pickling! The best aspect was the “fun facts about pickles” that sprinkled throughout the book. The recipes are easy for the untrained pickler but interesting enough for any level to expand from. It’s a two dills up for me!