We be Jammin’ Mon!!!
Pros: unique recipes, good instruction
Cons: some chapters are a bit wordy, not reccomended for beginner cook
Pros: unique recipes, good instruction
Cons: some chapters are a bit wordy, not reccomended for beginner cook

Pros: Variety of preservation methods, well explained

Pros: Beginner level canning; uses produce available to American cooks
Cons: No fun pictures; few gourmet recipes

Pros: Thorough presentation of all sorts of preservation processes. Well-written
Cons: No illustrations. Not advanced for canners who appreciate luxury preserves.
“ Jam has been around almost as long as fruit. Laena McCarthy’s book Jam On is not your typical jam making book. Her book delves into the artisan jams. Artisan jams are a category that I had not thought much about till receiving this book. Jam is jam I thought. Jam is sugar, fruit, pectin….maybe slathering it on toast or with peanut butter in a sandwich or if you were...” --JustPJ
“ If you have ever had a garden or fruit tree, then you have probably been in the situation where you have a sudden bounty of ripe fruits or vegetables - far more than one family could eat immediately. The book “Preserve It!” by Lynda Brown offers a solution. This book goes far beyond basic canning recipes to include many other preservation methods, such as: freezing,...” --Jellly
“I highly recommend this book for anyone who either is just getting into home canning or for someone who has been canning for years. In addition to the updated canning times and methods, this book offers 400 mouthwatering recipes to tempt you. There are the common recipes that most home canners are looking for as well as some new rather exotic ones that most “old time” canners may not have...” --JustPJ
“ Superb intro to the how, what, and why of canning with honey as your sweetener and preservative. A beekeeper recommended it to me years ago. I use it as a basis for lecturing to beekeepers about canning with honey, and when I teach beginners canning classes I recommend it to my students. I'm always surprised how many of my students have their own hives. Besides cooking healthily, they can...” --jamlady
“ This tome has been revised and updated many times. I own several renditions. I have always appreciated the science it presents, as well as the thorough attention it gives to all manner of preservation. I.e., root cellars, dehydration, freezing. Even how to make head cheese! There are some small diagrams of how to build root cellars, etc., but no fun "foodie" shots of preserves, chutneys,...” --jamlady
“Each of the recipes is provided by, and credited to a specific person who has actually used the technique. The book was created by the Gardeners and Farmers of Terre Vivante in France and translated into English. Occasionally there will be a food or technique that is specific to France and doesn’t translate well to the U. S., but, even then, it’s interesting. The techniques covered include:...” --Charli
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Food Canning Technology Edited By Jean Larousse Bruce E. Brown * This book offers a comprehensive review of the various scientific, technological, and economic aspects of food product preservations. * It examines the diverse problems which are associated with the stability of products such as meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit, and thoroughly covers the methods and processing steps...
Yes, you CAN! More and more people have discovered what grandma always knew: canning and preserving supplies you with wholesome, tasty treats year round. And this Homemade Living guide provides all the practical, hold-your-hand basics along with plenty of step-by-step photos. Learn about the necessary tools of the trade, crucial safety tips, and hot water bath processing and pressure...