by PamCorbin (Author)
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 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 a concise and inspiring guide to an age-old art for kitchen beginners and keen preservers alike.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 224
Edition: 1
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 04 Aug 2008
ISBN 10: 0747595321
ISBN 13: 9780747595328
Book Overview: The River Cottage handbooks have sold 200,000 copies to date Preserves has sold over 50,000 copies and will be followed by Pam's new handbook, Cakes, in 2011 Channel 4's River Cottage series has over 4 million viewers