Complete Book of Home Canning - Including Preserving, Pickling, Dehydration and Jelly-Making

Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to canning food at home, and includes information on preserving, pickling, dehydration, and jelly-making. Written in clear, plain language and full of handy tips and step-by-step instructions, this text will be of considerable utility to anyone with an interest in home canning. It would make for a great addition to collections of related literature. The chapters of this book include: 'Home Canning is Fun', 'Equipment for Home Canning', 'Methods Explained', 'How to Can Acid Foods', 'How to Can Non-Acid Vegetables', 'How to Dehydrate Foods', 'Preparing Fruits and Vegetables for Sharp-Freezing', etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially-commissioned new introduction.