Canning for a New Generation Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry

by Krissoff, Liana; Allen, Rinne

• ISBN13: 9781584798644
• ISBN10: 1584798645
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-08-01
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams

Summary

"When I was growing up, canning was for old folks and cranks and separatists," writes Liana Krissoff in her introduction toCanning for a New Generation. But not anymore. With soaring food prices and the increasing popularity of all things domestic and DIY, there's never been a better time to revisit the centuries-old techniques of preserving food at home. This hip, modern handbook is filled with fresh and new ways to preserve nature's bounty throughout the year. Organized by season and illustrated with beautiful photographs, it offers detailed instructions and recipes for making more than 150 canned, pickled, dried, and frozen foods, as well as 50 inventive recipes for dishes using these foods. Basic information on canning techniques and lively sidebars round out this refreshing take on a classic cooking tradition.

Author Biography

Liana Krissoff, a freelance recipe tester, editor, and writer, is the author of STC’s Secrets of Slow Cooking and Hot Drinks for Cold Nights. Krissoff lives with her husband and daughter in rural Carlton, Georgia.