Stocking Up: The Third Edition of America's Classic Preserving Guide - Paperback

by Carol Hupping (Author)

The most comprehensive, up-to-date guide to harvesting, storing, preparing, and preserving foods--from freezing fruits and vegetables to making jams, pickles, cheeses, and other natural, wholesome foods for year-round home cooking.

For the self-sufficient farmer or the urban weekend gardener, the third edition of Stocking Up is an invaluable addition to any home cooking collection. With detailed illustrations and easy-to-follow directions, this encyclopedic resource makes preserving food simple and effective.

Follow step-by-step instructions for:

-Freezing, canning, drying, and preserving fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, and poultry

-Harvesting nuts, seeds, sprouts, fruits, and vegetables

-Preparing pickles, relishes, jams, jellies, butters, cheeses, and breads.

With more than 300 recipes for preservable foods--from old standards like casseroles, fruit leather, and ice cream to new favorites such as sun-dried tomatoes, herb vinegars, and salt- and sugar-free versions of basic fare, Stocking Up covers everything for the home cook. Hundreds of charts and illustrations support those seeking to enjoy natural and wholesome foods year-round

Author Biography

Carol Hupping is the author of Stocking Up, a classic guide to preparing and preserving foods of all kinds.