Sausage making is a simple-to-learn kitchen craft, and getting started is easy and inexpensive. Predika demonstrates his expertise gained from a lifetime of learning the most efficient sausage-making methods and techniques an has gathered the essential information into a few easy-to-follow instructions.

Making sausage yourself you'll be able to eliminate harmful nitrates from your diet and control the use of stuffers and artificial ingredients. You'll become more self-sufficient as you develop your culinary skills and you'll enjoy the satisfaction of creating flavorful gourmet dishes and adding delightfully different taste treats to your everyday fare.

As he grew older he realized that many fine old recipes were being lost with the deaths of older family members. He started to collect them and now he has gained a well-earned reputation as cook and caterer specializing in traditional ethnic recipes. Says Predika, "In my own endeavors to find enlightenment on sausage-making for my own use, I cursed many times over that a book had not been written on the subject. What a beautiful art and it's dying out!"

Jerry Predika, a professional artist and wine counselor for a California winery, brings artistry to everything he does, whether it's painting or teaching wine appreciation classes or making his own sausage. He currently resides in Santa Cruz, California.