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  <title><![CDATA[Ball Blue Book of Preserving]]></title>
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  <default-description>The definitive gude to preserving, the Ball Blue Book was first published in 1909 and is now celebrating its 100th annivesary. Updated with the most current home canning information this book has recipes, tips and ideas for preserving fruits, vegetables, sauces, james, jellies, and much more. Be safe, follow the expert, tried and true recipes with the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving.</default-description>
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  <original-publication-year type="integer">2004</original-publication-year>
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  <read_at>Wed Sep 09 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[I checked this book out from the library and will be shortly purchasing a copy for myself.  This book was a very helpful introduction to preserving.  It includes concise but complete explanations about both how to preserve food and the food science underlying your endeavors in the kitchen.  It clear...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/69665203">more...</a>]]></body>
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  <read_at>Tue Aug 11 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[This really is an invaluable book for anyone interested in learning to can. I made 44 jars of jam using recipes in this book that I slightly modified. Next up is pickles and tomatoes!]]></body>
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  <date_added>Sun May 03 16:17:59 -0700 2009</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[This one is a definite must-have for anyone who wants to do any level of canning. All of the important data along with recipes. Win/win.]]></body>
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    <review id="76404761">
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  <date_added>Sun Nov 01 16:33:40 -0800 2009</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[This is the reference I always use when I do canning!]]></body>
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    <review id="46707320">
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  <date_added>Tue Feb 17 20:23:31 -0800 2009</date_added>
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    <body><![CDATA[Buy this book if you can.  End of story.]]></body>
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  <read_at>Tue Sep 16 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Billed as The Gold Standard in canning, Ball doesn't disappoint. Helpful to find all sorts of recipes beyond the expected canning and preserving ones (which were indeed quite helpful) - I know this will be earmarked as I sign up for my first CSA box that maaaaaay be more than I can handle on busy we...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/30227087">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[I have a version that is at least 30 years old and I'm guessing it is still pretty similar.  This book has been a fabulous companion through the canning process, especially for a newbie. :)  The apple pie filling recipe is heavenly!]]></body>
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    <review id="26527751">
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    <body><![CDATA[This book contains all the time honored classics.  You can't go wrong when you use this book while preserving your food.]]></body>
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    <review id="28563176">
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  <read_at>Thu Aug 21 07:16:18 -0700 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Working on this, now that Barbara Kingsolver's Animal, Vegetable, Miracle inspired me!]]></body>
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  <recommended_for><![CDATA[Jelly makers, canning wannabees]]></recommended_for>
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  <read_at>Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 1995</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[The jelly maker's bible. Don't even attempt canning for the first time without this book. ]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Everything you ever wanted to know about canning.]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Very easy to follow guide to canning.]]></body>
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  <read_at>Wed Sep 23 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[THE go-to book for home canning. ]]></body>
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  <read_at>Tue Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2008</read_at>
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    <body><![CDATA[Great basic book for preserving.]]></body>
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