Sam Cooper

About

Non-fiction author best known for publishing The Fermentation Kitchen: Recipes, Techniques, and Science for Everyday Preserving in 2024. The book explores how to properly ferment kimchi, kombucha, koji, and many more diverse products. He has gained over 550,000 followers on his chef.sam.black Instagram account where he shares fresh fermenting tips. 

Before Fame

He went to culinary school, making croissants before abandoning the kitchen to embrace the garden.

Trivia

He was featured on Olive: The Food and Drink Podcast in October 2024, where he discussed the magic of fermentation. He began working full-time with Huw Richards as a co-director for Regenerative Media after the publication of his book. 

Family Life

He was raised on his mother's cooking in the farmland of Shropshire. 

Associated With

His book on fermentation was praised by Julius Fiedler, which he called a Bible on the subject.