God Is a Pickle: Recipes and Stories for Preserving the Seasons - A Culinary Journey Through the Czech Republic

God Is a Pickle explores food preservation through the Czech Republic -- one of the world's most secular nations, where pickling became a symbolic "faith."

With 100 + recipes for pickles and preserves plus seasonal dishes that use them, it shows how a local tradition reflects a universal need for resilience, seasonality, and ritual. Blending stories, history, and photography, the book offers practical inspiration for the kitchen and a reflection on how simple, time-honored practices continue to shape identity everywhere.

Author: Sárka Otevřel Camrdová
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Gestalten
Published: 04/28/2026
Pages: 272
Weight: 3.1lbs
Size: 10.40h x 8.40w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9783967042092