Hello Reader,

It was the middle of summer—definitely not the ideal time to make sauerkraut or kimchi. To make things even trickier, our kitchen was under construction. Between the sheetrock dust and limited access to my sink, I had to grab short bursts of time to work on my book.

I was remaking all the sauerkraut recipes, testing new ones, and developing a complete set of kimchi recipes. With so many heads of cabbage to slice, I needed a tool that would make quick work of it.

For years, I relied on my trusty Benriner mandoline—a fantastic tool for slicing cabbage. But I had a wooden cabbage shredder sitting next to my 3-gallon water-sealed fermentation crock that had been gathering dust, and I finally decided to put it to use.

And WOW. No going back now.

✅ Three blades, perfectly spaced, shredded cabbage at triple the speed.​
✅ A built-in wooden box kept the cabbage steady—and my fingers safely out of the way.​
✅ And the biggest surprise? The long, lengthwise slices made all the difference.

The texture? Incredible.​
The flavor? Next level.

I never expected that a simple change in how I sliced my cabbage could transform my ferments so much! If you want to learn more about different slicing methods, check out my guide:

🔗 How to Slice Cabbage for the Best Sauerkraut​

And if you’re curious about the beautiful wooden Polish cabbage shredder that made this discovery possible, you can find it here:

🔗 Stone Creek Trading Cabbage Shredder (NON-affiliate link. Small businesses supporting small businesses.)

That’s just one of the many discoveries I made while creating this updated edition of Mouthwatering Sauerkraut and Kimchi. And I can’t wait for you to try them for yourself!

✅ Have you preordered your copy yet?​
Get it here → Mouthwatering Sauerkraut and Kimchi (Affiliate Link)

Note: The link should direct you to Amazon in your country, where you should see the updated cover displayed above.

And don’t forget—when your book arrives, join me for the #10KJarChallenge! We’re inspiring 10,000 people to ferment their first (or next) jar of sauerkraut or kimchi.

Thanks for being part of this journey. More exciting surprises are coming your way soon!

P.S. A huge thank you to everyone who has already preordered! 🎉 Because of your support, Mouthwatering Sauerkraut and Kimchi hit #1 in New Releases on Amazon! 🏆

P.P.S. Stay tuned for details on how to order from independent bookstores and options for international buyers outside the U.S. and Canada! 🌍 📖

P.P.P.S. By popular request, this edition includes metric weights for all ingredients, making fermentation even easier—no matter where you are in the world! 🌍 🥬