The Complete Idiot S Guide To Jams Jellies And Preserves

Author : Yvonne Tremblay
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 0028644867

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Jams, Jellies, and Preserves by Yvonne Tremblay Pdf

It's easy to concoct scrumptious spreads with this indispensible cookbook, featuring step-by-step tips and directions-and some unique flavors to make top-quality toppings and fillings. €152 prize-winning recipes for jams, jellies, conserves, marmalades, fruit butters, and chutneys including no-cook varieties, and sugar-free varieties € Teaches how to prepare, set, and save preserves with the latest in canning equipment, techniques € Includes recipes for both traditional single-fruit flavors (Raspberry Currant, Apple Cider) and combinations (Kiwi Mango, Apricot Orange Butter)

Author : Karen K. Brees, Ph.D.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 518 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009-07-07
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781101081990

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Preserving Food by Karen K. Brees, Ph.D. Pdf

You can preserve just about everything-from soup to nuts. Food contamination scandals, the rising cost of food, organic eating, and better nutrition-all these factors contribute to the upsurge in interest in food preservation. While there are many books on canning, freezing, and pickling foods, few are as comprehensive as The Complete Idiot's Guide to Preserving Food, in which readers learn how easy and beneficial food preservation can be with detailed, step-by-step instructions. -The sales of jars for preservation have jumped 28% in the past year, indicating a strong increase in interest in preserving food -The author is a Master Food Preserver with over 40 years of expertise -Advice on preserving for special needs diets is unique to this book -Provides instructional photos

Author : Liz Scott
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012-07-18
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781101585771

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sugar-Free Cooking and Baking by Liz Scott Pdf

Sugar is verboten for diabetics, detrimental to dieters, and a bad idea for kids. Yet our culture bombards us with refined sugars that raise blood-sugar levels, pack on the pounds, cause behavioral problems, and are suspected to be the culprit behind a host of other serious diseases and disorders. Thanks to more natural and healthy sugar substitutes, people can enjoy sweet-tasting meals and baked goods without worrying about the ills associated with refined white sugar. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Sugar-Free Cooking and Baking gives readers the tools they need to serve their families tasty food without guilt or serious health effects.

Author : Diane A. Welland M.S., R.D.
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-03
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781101514733

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Eating Local by Diane A. Welland M.S., R.D. Pdf

Supporting local farmers has really grown on people-and here's the guide to doing it right There are so many great reasons to shop for and eat locally grown or raised foods, including freshness, taste, energy conservation, and supporting small business owners. That is why tens of thousands have made the switch to local foods. Now families and communities are enthusiastically supporting farmer's markets, artisan dairy farmers, cheese makers, family farms, local vineyards, and local livestock. Food expert and nutritionist Diane A. Welland explains what local eating is and isn't and how anyone can move toward a more sustainable way of eating. It covers: • Types of foods considered local • What is in season when • Storing foods • Money saving tips • A practical approach for a challenging endeavor • Includes a complete overview of local eating across all 50 states

Author : Amy Zavatto
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 525 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2010-10-05
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781101444023

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Bartending, 2nd Edition by Amy Zavatto Pdf

Mix, make, shake, and stir like a pro! Whether tending bar or entertaining at home, experienced bartenders or novices will find The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Bartending, Second Edition, serves up everything drink makers need to know to create great tasting beverages and cocktails. This updated edition includes: • One hundred brand-new recipes and the latest techniques • A brand-new section on creating specialty and theme cocktails for weddings and parties • New recipes for making mixers, bitters, and more

Author : Catherine Atkinson,Maggie Mayhew
Publisher : Lorenz Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Canning and preserving
ISBN : 0754813037

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Preserves by Catherine Atkinson,Maggie Mayhew Pdf

There is nothing more satisfying then stocking your shelves with your own home-made preserves, and this book is the perfect guide.

Author : Maria Blanco, CFH
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-06
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781615643660

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to the pH Balance Diet by Maria Blanco, CFH Pdf

Within these pages, readers will learn how the diet works, how they can follow it to improve their own health and lose weight, and how they can diagnose their own blood pH levels at home. With a comprehensive list of the best alkaline foods, as well as meal plans and more than fifty delicious, healthy recipes, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to the pH Balance Diet is an ideal all-in-one introduction to the diet.

Author : America's Test Kitchen
Publisher : America's Test Kitchen
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-04-26
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781940352510

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Foolproof Preserving and Canning by America's Test Kitchen Pdf

Every home cook's essential step-by-step guide to canning and preserving 100 can't-fail sweet and savory recipes, from tried-and-true classics to modern updates. The experts at America's Test Kitchen show you how to easily (and safely) make homemade everything—from fruity jams with beautiful summer berries to piquant pickles from raw vegetables of all kinds—with detailed tutorials, troubleshooting tips, equipment information, instruction on doubling batches, and insight into the science behind canning (How much salt should you use? What's the perfect preserving temperature?). No matter what season it is, which jars you have, or how much time you have, this book has something for everyone, beginner or expert. Sweet Jams & Jellies: Once you’ve turned out flawless favorites like Raspberry & Strawberry, try your hand at Blueberry Earl Grey Jam. Savory Jams & Chutneys: Start with classics like Caramelized Onion Jam and then make a delicious Apple Shallot Chutney to pair with a favorite dish. Vegetable Pickles: Simply cooked in a vinegar brine or long-fermented, every pickle is perfectly crisp. Fruit in Syrup: Enjoy jewel-like fruit, from bite-size to whole, in a syrup made of the perfect ratio of water to sugar. Tomatoes: Intensify their flavor through roasting or lock in summer sweetness with fresh tomato sauce. Canning Books Are Hot More and more people are canning and preserving at home for the satisfaction of tranforming raw height-of-season produce into jewel-like jars of jams, jellies, and condiments, or umami-packed pickles. Step-by-Step Instruction This is the first canning and preserving book from ATK; we take the mystery and fear away and provide detailed and illustrated instructions for every recipe. Timelines for Every Recipe It's helpful to have snapshot of the commitment involved in making the recipe—and when they're ready to eat. Lots of Options for Both Beginner and Experienced Canners There is a lot of interest in handcrafting small batches of fruits and vegetables. The emphasis in this book is on small batch canning (2- or 4-jar yields) with double-it options for all the 4 jar recipes. Beautiful Package Completely illustrated with step photos of the recipes in progress and an easy-to follow design.

Author : Donna Diegel
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-05
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781101479087

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegan Baking by Donna Diegel Pdf

The bible for vegan baking. Once thought to be tasteless and heavy, vegan baked goods have exploded in popularity with the help of such expert bakers as Donna Diegel, who have created wonderfully light and flavorful breads and desserts. Here, Donna delivers more than 120 amazing recipes including breakfast cakes and muffins, yeast breads and dinner rolls, cakes, pies, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, and more. • 120 delicious vegan recipes • Detailed discussion about food substitutions

Author : Karen K. Brees
Publisher : Alpha Books
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1592579167

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Preserving Food by Karen K. Brees Pdf

Citing recent concerns pertaining to food safety, organic foods, and rising costs, a step-by-step guide to food preservation shares comprehensive guidelines for safe canning, freezing, and pickling practices while providing additional coverage for readers with special dietary needs. Original.

Author : Catherine Atkinson,Maggie Mayhew
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Canning and preserving
ISBN : 1844770176

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Preserves & Pickles by Catherine Atkinson,Maggie Mayhew Pdf

Author : Joy Bauer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2005-11-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781101097458

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Total Nutrition, 4th Edition by Joy Bauer Pdf

Good health starts with good nutrition With all the constant debate over diet fads, proper nutrition is slipping through the cracks. This revised and updated guide places the emphasis on good health by informing families of everything they need to know to get the best nutrition—from daily vitamin and mineral intake and facts about fats and cholesterol, to advice on shopping for healthy foods, and much more. • Includes updates to the USDA’s Food Guide Pyramid • New numbers for blood pressure and sodium intake • A section on helping overweight children • New fiber recommendations for kids • A new section on macrobiotics and raw diets

Author : Linda J. Amendt
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 386 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2001-07-01
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1557883610

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Blue Ribbon Preserves by Linda J. Amendt Pdf

Blue Ribbon Preserves features the award-winning recipes, canning tips, and methods for making preserves that have made Linda J. Amendt one of the top prize-winning cooks in the nation. This handy and helpful volume explains how to make the finest jams, jellies, marmalades, preserves, conserves, butters, curds, fruit, vegetables, juices, sauces, pickles, vinegars, syrups, and specialty preserves. Plus, it has a complete canning guide with the latest methods and safety precautions.

Author : Carl A. Price,Daria Bowman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009-01-21
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781101022139

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Vegetable Gardening by Carl A. Price,Daria Bowman Pdf

Perhaps it's because of the uncertainty that surrounds the safety of produce purchased in the grocery store these days. Perhaps it's because people are looking for fun, inexpensive hobbies to dive into. Or perhaps it's because there's nothing like the taste of fresh fruits and veggies grown in the backyard. But whatever the reason, readers need advice on gardening now more than ever before. And The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vegetable Gardening is just the place to turn. In this book, expert authors Daria Price Bowman and Carl A. Price provide information on: Expert techniques for planning and plotting a gardenUnderstanding what's necessary for soil nourishmentPlanting seeds and seedlingsGrowing fruits, vegetables, berries, and moreCultivating medicinal and healing herbsRecognizing and preventing the most common plant diseasesIdentifying and eliminating weedsPruning and trimming plantsKnowing when to harvestDeciding whether to can, dry, or freeze A comprehensive, easy-to-read book, The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Vegetable Gardening is an excellent resource for anyone interested in growing fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

Author : Jan Hedh
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 634 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-20
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781620874943

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The Jam and Marmalade Bible by Jan Hedh Pdf

Featuring both classic and innovative recipes for every kind of jam, jelly, preserve, and marmalade imaginable, The Jam and Marmalade Bible is the only cookbook of its kind that you’ll need to fill your pantry with delicious homemade treats. Author Jan Hedh begins with a comprehensive section on the basics, including the history of preserves, cooking techniques, lists of required equipment, how to sterilize jars and lids, and a guide to troubleshooting even the most delicate jams. From there he moves on to delicious recipes, including classics like strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, peach, and blackberry, as well as more exotic fruit flavors such as kiwi, mango, and banana. Try savory vegetable spreads and chutneys, such as pumpkin, tomato, and roasted red pepper, in addition to nut spreads. Finally, Hedh rounds it all off with a collection of delicious pastries to pair with different jams, and tips on which cheeses are most suitable for serving with various flavors. Delight and inspire your loved ones with homemade gifts at the holidays and fill your home with delicious preserves all year round with the help of this lavishly illustrated guide. Great for both beginners and expert jam makers looking for fresh, exciting ideas, The Jam and Marmalade Bible deserves a place in every kitchen.