The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest: 150 Recipes for Freezing, Canning, Drying and Pickling Fruits and Vegetables - Softcover

W. Costenbader, Carol

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580174582 ISBN 13: 9781580174589

Publisher: Storey, 2002

Synopsis

Remember how grandmother's pantry shelves were packed with jars of tomato sauce and stewed tomatoes, pickled beets and cauliflower, and pickles both sweet and dill? Learn how to save a summer day - in batches - from the classic primer, now updated and re-jacketed. Use the latest inexpensive, time saving techniques for drying, freezing, canning and pickling. Anyone can capture the delicate flavours of fresh foods for year-round enjoyment and create a well-stocked pantry of fruits, vegetables, herbs, meats flavoured vinegars and seasonings.

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Review:

"The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest by Carol Costenbader will conjure up images of Grandma's pantry, but it features the latest techniques for preserving food." -- Orange County (CA) Register

"The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest is a real treat...easy-to-understand...the step-by-step illustrations help beginners to take the plunge and the experts to expand their repertoire of techniques and recipes." --Voice of the Diabetic

" An excellent primer for the uninitiated, full of great recipes..." -- Weekend Gardener's Guide

From the Back Cover:

Save a summer day---in batches

With The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest, even the busiest folks can create a well-stocked pantry of fruits, vegetables, flavored vinegars, pickles, chutneys, and seasonings. Step-by-step illustrated instructions, informative charts, and a host of delicious recipes make this an indispensable kitchen reference for cooks of all levels. The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest covers the handling and managing of produce fresh from the market or garden, including:

Canning: Containers and equipment, safety, and appropriate foods
Drying: Equipment, appropriate foods, drying times, and storage methods
Freezing: Containers, wrappings, and dry- and wet-pack methods
Pickling: Canning, freezing, and refrigerating; equipment and containers
Preserving: Canning and freezing jams, jellies, and preserves
Cold Storage: Root cellars, storage methods, and produce preparation
Gift Giving: Creative packaging, gift baskets, and more

About this edition

• Publisher: Storey
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1580174582
• ISBN 13: 9781580174589
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352