The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest by Carol W. Costenbader (2002, Paperback, Revised)

I am new to gardening and have alot of questions about preserving the harvest. This book answers all my questions and so much more. It not only helps with the "harvest" but, all fruits and vegetables and different methods of preserving. I love it!

This book offers some excellent recipes and ideas for preserving the food that you grow. I have learned some great tips for using fruits/vegetables/herbs from my garden. I have read several other books and this is my favorite.

Book is full of wonderful tips, recipes, and how to's. I have enjoyed reading, and learning old and "new to me" canning and creating. It has a recipe for almost everything that is harvestalbe. I can't wait to get to the Farmers Market and get started. Everything is in catagories with an index that is simple enough for anyone to understand. The reference points and referrals to items/vegetables are very interesting and helpful. I would recommend this book to every woman/man that is interested in gardening, canning, and freezing any fruit or vegetable. It is all included....

this book is excellent, not only for peeps who know what they are doing but also for peeps like me, who have no idea about preserving food. it is very clear and has tons of recipes for canning, drying and freezing food (and what to do with that food.)
it also has great ideas about how to turn your preserved food into lovely presents (how to decorate the cans, etc.)
loves it! ~paola

I really like the amount of information and the variety of recipes.
I would have liked some color pictures, but it was definately worth buying.