PRAISE for THE JOY OF PICKLING   "By working a special magic on an abundance of produce, Linda Ziedrich has transformed what might have become a lost art into something both necessary and delightful. This is a book about applying simple methods to simple ingredients to produce tastes and textures that are both unexpected and extraordinary." Chris Kimball, publisher of Cook's Illustrated and Cook's Country magazines and host of the PBS series "America's Test Kitchen"   "No one knows pickling better than Linda Ziedrich. She provides expert recipes for pickling everything-from apples to oysters to shrimp to watermelon." Chef Charlie Trotter   "As a fan of pickles of all kinds, I find this book to be a wonderful resource. Linda Ziedrich has demystified the process of pickling by providing a variety of mouthwatering recipes that are simple and straightforward." Martin Yan, food consultant, television cooking show host, and author of Martin Yan's Quick & Easy.