This comprehensive guide to preserving features one hundred delicious sweet and savory recipes—from jams to pickles, chutneys, sauces, cheeses, cordials and more!
Food writer and home economist Joanna Farrow teaches the traditional art of preserving in this accessible guide for both aspiring and experienced preservers. Following detailed advice on choosing the right ingredients and equipment, the one hundred recipes cover every kind of preserve for every time of year.
The scrumptious recipes include traditional preserves such as Gooseberry and Elderflower Jam, Damson Cheese, and Chilli Tomato Chutney, as well as the more adventurous Oven Dried Tomatoes in Fennel Oil, Cherry and Almond Ratafia, and Syrupy Poached Kumquats. From vodka and gin to curds and butters, there really is something to preserve for everyone’s taste!
JOANNA FARROW is an experienced food writer and food stylist. She is the author of dozens of cookbooks on subjects ranging from fish and shellfish to children's cookery, cakes, and chocolate. Joanna worked as Deputy Cookery Editor for both BBC Vegetarian Good Food and Prima and is a regular contributor to many other magazines, including Woman & Home, Best, House Beautiful, You, Men's Fitness, and Ready Steady Cook.