The Abundant Kitchen by Niva & Yotam Kay (Paperback)

If you loved The Abundant Garden, this is the next essential for your kitchen bench. Bestselling authors Niva and Yotam Kay share their practical knowledge of fermenting, pickling, preserving and baking with live cultures—made approachable, methodical, and genuinely doable at home.

With 100 easy-to-follow, meticulously written recipes, this book covers everything from crisp pickles and vibrant preserves to sourdough, koji, cured meat, ginger beer, yoghurt, vinegar and kombucha. It’s a beautiful guide to preserving what’s in season, reducing waste, and building flavour the timeless way—while exploring vibrant Middle Eastern influences and tastes from around the globe.

Whether you’re taking your first steps into fermenting or already have jars bubbling on the bench, The Abundant Kitchen offers helpful tips, step-by-step guidance and techniques you’ll come back to again and again.

Why you’ll love it

A true “fermenting bible" feel, without being intimidating

Clear, reliable recipes you can trust

A wide range of methods: ferments, pickles, preserves, sourdough and more

A thoughtful gift for gardeners, food lovers, and home cooks

Styling tips

Keep it open on a cookbook stand for an elevated kitchen-bench moment

Pair with glass jars, a timber board and a ceramic bowl for an abundant pantry vignette

Gift it alongside pantry storage pieces to make the “new hobby" feel instantly set up

Format: Paperback / softback

Publication date: 17/10/2023

Publisher: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand

Country of origin: New Zealand

Pages: 352

ISBN: 9781988547718

Weight: 1304g FAQs

Is this book suitable for beginners?
Yes. It’s written with clear, step-by-step instructions and helpful guidance for first-time fermenters.

What kinds of recipes are included?
A wide range, including ferments, pickles, preserves, sourdough, koji, cured meat, ginger beer, yoghurt, vinegar and kombucha.

Is it a paperback or hardback?
Paperback / softback.

How many pages is it?
352 pages.

Who are the authors?
Niva and Yotam Kay, bestselling authors of The Abundant Garden.

What’s the ISBN?
9781988547718.

Where is it published?
Published by Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand.

Is this a good gift?
Absolutely—ideal for home cooks, gardeners, sourdough starters, and anyone building a more intentional pantry.