Asian Pickling

Did you know that if you want to remove a heavy garlic smell from your hands you simply touch your hands to a piece of metal (the author, Karen Solomon, uses her kitchen faucet nozzle).  According to Ms. Solomon it works like a charm.  This and other interesting facts abound in her book Asian Pickles: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Cured, and FermentedPreserves.  From kimchi to chutney and everything in between you will salivate over the recipes and the gorgeous pictures in this book.  Regions covered are Japan, Korea, China, India and Southeast Asia.  The spices and techniques shared make this book highly readable whether you enjoy pickling or not.  SG