Brad Leone, star of Bon Appétit's hit YouTube series It's Alive, guides readers on a year of cooking adventures, sprinkled with tall tales and fun with fire and fermentation. More than 80 recipes are included here, in what amounts to Leone's field notes from a year in the Northeast. He taps maple trees and adds the syrup to recipes in unexpected ways. He forages for mushrooms and preserves them. Create Sous Vide Mountain Ribs, Sumac Lemonade, Fermented Bloody Marys, and other adventurous dishes with this appealingly daring chef.