Stocking Up (1977, Book, Illustrated)

Comprehensive collection of canning and preserving recipes. Throrogh explanation of techniques, supplies, fruits and vegetables and other food items to preserve, as well as safety issues in canning. Uses all natural, healthy techniques for food canning and preservation. Uses lots of charts to show optimal picking for fruits and veggies.

This book has alot of information that has been lost over the years some still useable and others just interesting. I was interested in the ways they use to do things is why I purchased it and it gave me all the information I wanted and more. I was pleased with the purchase of this item and would recommend that if your wanting this type of information you should purchase one as well.

The advice in this book is practical and timeless. I am new to gardening and food preservation, and this book gave me step-by-step instructions for all facets of food preservation - canning, drying, freezing, and using a root cellar, which our old house is lucky enough to have in the basement. Even if you don't grow your own, this is a great resource for taking advantage of the summer farmer's markets and lower prices, not to mention the satisfaction of taking down a jar of peaches you put up in August to use in February :-) So much better than store-bought cans. Definitely a great resource for both new and experienced cooks.