the Big Book of Preserving: The Complete Guide and Foolproof Recipes to Preserve Almost Everything by Canning, Pickling, Dehydrating, Fermenting, Salting, Smoking and So much more

I have never done canning or preserving before and have bought this book as an introduction. It couldn’t be more helpful, advising me what equipment I need, clear pictures to follow and concise instructions. There are simple recipes to get me started - I can’t wait!

I still have to go through the book and see recipes, but I was disappointed when I saw black and white pictures.

Can’t review coz it’s a present

I bought this book as a beginner into the world of preserving. Loads of good written information and recipe. The only downside are the photographs. They aren't great. And definitely need to clear for a beginner, it's important to see what things look like.I would still recommend the purchase.

Mistakes and bad grammar, needlessly confusing instructions.It's in serious need of an editor. Even the front has "Ipsum" written on it and the back cover instructs me to "scroll up and click the buy now button."

Don’t waste your money. This ‘book’ consists of poor quality black and white photocopies bound together. Recipes have no images and images that are included are fuzzy, low resolution stock pictures that don’t add any value to the text.

As someone who knows little about canning and preserving foods, this book is very helpful. Going into detail about each different preservation process, what will be required for each one, and providing thorough details about how it is helpful and what to watch for in case of any issues. I am someone who is always trying to save money and eat better, and this book provides instruction to do just that, with the addition of prepping my food storage supply. And in times like today with so much uncertaintyof what's going to happen next, it is never a bad idea to make sure you're prepared for an emergency. As someone who knows little about canning and preserving foods, this book is very helpful. Going into detail about each different preservation process, what will be required for each one, and providing thorough details about how it is helpful and what to watch for in case of any issues. I am someone who is always trying to save money and eat better, and this book provides instruction to do just that, with the addition of prepping my food storage supply. And in times like today with so much uncertaintyof what's going to happen next, it is never a bad idea to make sure you're prepared for an emergency.

I love this book. It gives you a lot of important information without a long winded explanation. The chapters are clear with specific directions and charts enabling anyone to preserve safely at home.It also includes recipes for delicious relishes and beautiful preserved vegetables. Preserving food is a lost art in a world that over consumes without saving for later. If you want to learn more about preserving foods with the added bonus of recipes that demonstrate your newly acquired knowledge, then don’t just read this book, own it.

It has many recipes and decent descriptions of the process. Not much fluff, which is awesome. I would buy again if my current copy was destroyed.

I have bought this book 3 times! The first two I ended up giving to friends and family because we all loved it so much! Third time I’m keeping for myself!!!

My garden produces a lot of veggies, and I hate for them to go to waste so I decided to get to work learning how to can and store them for the winter. This book is great for a complete beginner like myself.