canning and preserving

"Rhyming poetry celebrates the pickling process and all things pickled, including cucumbers, cabbage, peppers, and more. The art tells the story of a diverse neighborhood that comes together to share family recipes and pickle poetry. Back matter includes a recipe, scientific information, and a visual glossary of pickles from around the world"--Provided by publisher.

"Early fluent readers learn how a pickle is made, from a cucumber growing to it being cut, brined, and jarred"--Provided by publisher.

This guide to jarring and canning includes tips on what to do with a variety of fruits and vegetables, from jams to pickles, and has recipes for beginners as well as experienced canners. It provides important tips on safe canning and avoiding contamination as well..

Explains how strawberries are picked, washed, and processed into jam.

Includes recipes for the shelf, the fridge, and the freezer, as well as recipes for the table to help you utilize the foods you've bottled and jarred.

"A stylish, richly illustrated, practical guide for home cooks and preserving enthusiasts, the first cookbook from journalist Kevin West, author of the popular blog Savingtheseason.com. Incorporating classic favorites and new flavors, West gives us more than one hundred recipes, organized by season, for sweet preserves and savory pickles; easy-to-can vegetables and fruits; condiments such as relishes, chutneys, and salsas; and cordials, candies, and cocktails. Interspersed with the recipes are chronicles of West's travels and the history of American preserving traditions from California to New Mexico to Long Island. A witty and erudite culinary companion, West makes a rich and entertaining story of the introductions to the recipes. Also included is a primer on preserving techniques that addresses issues of food safety and nutrition"--.

A brief biography of the woman who helped come up with a better way to can fruits and vegetables.