Preserving the Harvest

The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest, by Carol Costenbader is one of the best canning and preserving books out there. I have been canning for 25 years and am always looking for new, interesting, and easy recipes. This book is extremely comprehensive - there are chapters on freezing, drying, pickling, etc - and all the recipes are easy to follow. One of my favorite recipes is for spiced peach jam - it tastes like peach pie! Many canning books seem old-fashioned and are full of laborious recipes. This book is up-to-date, fun, and full of practical ideas for preserving food at the peak of flavor and freshness to enjoy for months to come.