Synopses & Reviews
There is nothing more satisfying than stocking the shelves of your pantry with your own home-made preserves, and this book is the perfect guide. A detailed introduction covers the history of preserving as well as the essential equipment needed and the basic methods used and every technique, whether it be jam, jelly, pickle or chutney-making, is fully explained. More than 150 recipes are included, and there are useful tips on how to vary the recipes to utilize seasonal ingredients. Try the delicious Wild Strawberry and Rose Petal Conserve, which goes perfectly with fresh crusty bread, or Mango and Papaya Relish, an unusual accompaniment to a cold meat buffet. And you can enhance your repertoire with recipes for curds, cheeses, sauces and mustards. Lavishly illustrated with color photographs, and with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, this is an essential source book for every kitchen.