Preserves: River Cottage Handbook No.2 Book

Preserving is a centuries-old way to make the most out of every season stretching the more bountiful months into the sparser ones - and what's more it is fun rewarding and easy to learn. Explaining the history science and basic processes of preserving Pam Corbin guides us through a world of jams jellies butters curds pickles chutneys cordials liqueurs vinegars and sauces that can be made from local produce throughout the year. She includes 75 recipes covering everything from traditional favourites such as raspberry jam lemon curd quince cheese and sloe gin to fresh new combinations such as apple butter cucumber pickle marrow rum elderberry chutney and nettle pesto.The handbook includes seasonable tables regional maps flow charts of all the preserving processes and full-colour photographs throughout and is completed by a directory of equipment and useful addresses. With a textured hard cover and an introduction by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall "Preserves" is destined to join "Mushrooms" (Handbook No.1) as an indispensable household reference.

Preserves : Hardback : Bloomsbury Publishing PLC : 9780747595328 : 0747595321 : 04 Aug 2008 : In the second of the River Cottage Handbook series, Pam Corbin explains how to turn Britain's seasonal gluts of fruit, vegetables, flowers and herbs into delicious preserves to enjoy all year around