THE BIG BOOK OF PRESERVING THE HARVEST

>Learn how to preserve a summer day — in batches — from this classic primer on drying, freezing, canning, and pickling techniques. Did you know that a cluttered garage works just as well as a root cellar for cool drying? Even the experts use store-bought frozen juice concentrate from time to time. With more than 150 easy-to-follow recipes for jams, sauces, vinegars, chutneys, and more, you’ll enjoy a pantry stocked with the tastes of summer year-round.

Step-by-step illustrated instructions, informative charts, and delicious recipes make this an indispensable kitchen reference. It covers freezing, canning, drying, and pickling produce fresh from the market or garden.