The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest (Paperback)

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“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

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Product Description

New techniques for canning, drying, freezing, juicing, pickling, and storing fresh, in-season foods.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Storey Publishing (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882668005
• ISBN-13: 978-0882668000
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 8.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #942,441 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Guide to preserving, August 13, 1999

By	Angel Lee "Liocorno Amethyst Moonstone" (Cleveland, OH United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest (Paperback)

This is excellent book for learning to preserve you own food. A wide variety of techniques including freezing, canning, pickling, drying, & using cold storage as well as making jams & jellies are thoroughly covered.

All the sections contain clear easy-to-follow instructions and lots of helpful tips. There is even advice on buying produce & harvesting the crops. At the end of each section there are recipes that use the method previously taught.

Some delicious recipes include chili con carne, blueberry waffles, & winter onion soup. These are great for today's rushed family life. Simply heat them up and you have a quick & hearty meal. All recipes include nutritional information.

A table of equivalents, metric table, & detailed plans for making your own electric food dehydrator are great extras. This book makes a great addition to any cook's library & is also a great way to prepare a stock of emergency food.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, October 10, 2000

By	"headkat2" (Yorktown, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest (Paperback)

My Mom gave me this book for Christmas one year. I was looking for basic directions and shelf life of all veggies and foods. I've been canning for several years, but this is the only book I use now. This book has something in it for everyone. Easy to use, clear and concise directions. Highly recommend it for beginners!

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A veritable mountain of information!, September 14, 2000

By	Zon Mundhenk "Zons" (Lost In America) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest (Paperback)

I had bought this book because I accidentally grew a 9 foot tall tomato "tree" and wanted to know what the heck I was going to do with 48 pounds of tomatoes...and boy, does this book have answers for that!

Whether you're an experienced canner or just someone trying to figure out how to preserve what you just grew, this is the book to have. Not only does it cover the basics, such as jelly bags, what-the-heck-is-pectin, blanching, steam canning vs. pressure canning, and basic safetey tips, it also conatins dozens of recipies and hints for experienced canners as well. Also included are hints on preserving dried and frozen fruits, and how to make "fruit leather"....which I tried, and its VERY yummy!

All in all, I'd wager that this is one cooking reference that you'll keep in the kitchen, collecting food stains, not on a shelf in the living room collecting dust.