Enjoy the Bounties of Summer and Autumn All Year Long

Whether you forage, garden, or buy fresh produce, you want to utilize your delicious harvest. Learn the skills of canning and preserving, and savor those tantalizing flavors any time you choose. Author Michele N. Harmeling has been foraging, canning, pickling, and preserving for most of her life. Now, she's sharing her expertise with you in a handy, convenient Adventure Skills Guide.

• The easy-to-follow booklet introduces the basics of canning and preserving.
• Find out what equipment is needed, with directions on how to assemble and use the various gear.
• Then discover the differences between hot-water-bath canning and pressure canning. Harmeling provides eight recipes for each method to help you safely practice and perfect each technique.

There are few things more satisfying than preparing, canning, and preserving your favorite popular foods. If you are just starting out, you'll appreciate the simple methods presented here. If you have experience with food preservation, this is an ideal quick-reference source. So keep this photo-illustrated guide handy. Its pocket-size design makes it easy to store, and its convenient format makes it fun and simple to use.