Putting Food By has sold more than 550,000 copies since it was first published. This new revised edition updates the information and adds several ...
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Jul 24, 2009
Joy
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I actually owned an old version of this book and sold it on Amazon a while back when I wasn't canning and my gf made fun of the title and I took it personally! Yes, I'm ridiculous. Anyway, we have it from the library now and it's great. Each section on different ways to preserve has valuable information on technique as well as diagrams and pictures. This basic information gives you a foundation of food storage principles.
Aug 14, 2008
Junio
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This book is the go to book for all of Katie's jams and preserves. If you want the tastiest local foods year round, you need to put food by. It includes information, on caning, pickling, freezing, and drying so it can fit your preferences very well.
My mom actually sent us our copy. One of the best presents of the year.
My mom actually sent us our copy. One of the best presents of the year.
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Aug 07, 2009
Natalie
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I know it is weird, but I do actually READ cookbooks. Apparently this is the CLASSIC reference; I need to find an updated version in a similar vein but with less sugar, fewer toxic ingredients and less processing. Some recipes DO fit this bill, and I could sift those out, but it wasn't the norm for the compilation.
Oct 14, 2010
Diane
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This book was my best resource during my blur of canning things at summer's end! The recipes are great! If you like low sugar, no-corn syrup, and interesting blends of ingredients, this book is a keeper. Mine is about 30 years old, I need to pick up a current edition to see what has been added!
Dec 18, 2011
Kristen
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I actually considered canning food to be a hard-but-not-crazy-hard task before reading this book. Now I am thoroughly convinced that if I attempted canning anything, one minuscule error will kill my entire family with botulism. Thanks, Janet Greene!
Jun 30, 2009
Ethicurean
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Ethicurean review of this title and several others on preserving: "I can, you can, we all can!: Essential books for preserving seasonal bounty"
Apr 16, 2009
Cherie
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C+ This book is a good resource if you want to can, freeze and preserve fresh produce; however, I think (as this edition was rather old, from the 80s) there are probably more updated resources.
May 26, 2010
Anne
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If you're interested in canning, freezing, making jam, etc., this is your book. It's chock-full of grandma's best advice...and a lot of hilarious anecdotes about people in town.
Jun 11, 2009
Kelsey
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I have never canned before and this was a good introduction, I still have yet to preserve anything but when I have the time this book will definitely be nearby.
Jun 03, 2010
Aramie
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Excellent resource for those interested in food preservation & storage.
May 29, 2011
Gheeta
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In interesting reference on the various techniques of preserving food.
Sep 19, 2011
Jodi
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I think this is the 4th edition of this classic book on preserving food. While it is a wealth of information, I must admit I didn't find it overly inspiring. I am pretty much interested in water-bath canning, and I don't eat meat - so much of the content of this book was simply outside of my interest. It's also a text-heavy book, which is tough these days, what with all the gorgeous photography now included in cookbooks.
Aug 15, 2010
Ashley
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A slightly old-fashioned, but very informative, book on preserving food.
Jun 02, 2011
Mike
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This book is an invaluable resource if you want to know how to can food without killing your loved ones. Also, a good reference for freezing, drying, salt curing, etc.
Aug 13, 2010
Deborah
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I didn't really read the entire book, but it is a great reference guide. I used it to prepare veggies for freezer. Not sure when I will be brave enough or have time for canning.
Dec 29, 2008
Smizler
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I have not read the whole book - I have merely breezed through sections. This is a useful reference tool that I am sure to check back on many many times to come.
Aug 08, 2008
Cheryl
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Lots of GREAT info for keeping that garden of foods all year round. Easy to follow directions and helpful tips. Good reference to always have handy.
Sep 20, 2007
Sheryl
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fascinating! I am learning a lot...mostly for next year.
But her suggestion to "flash freeze" stuff totally blew my mind. I'm hooked!
But her suggestion to "flash freeze" stuff totally blew my mind. I'm hooked!
Dec 15, 2008
Mamafeelgood
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I more of less just glanced through this one to see if it was something that I would like to buy.
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