Let's Preserve It : 579 Recipes for Preserving Fruits and Vegetables and Making Jams, Jellies, Chutneys, Pickles and Fruit Butters and Cheeses
Author(s): Beryl Wood
First published in 1970, Beryl Wood's classic "Let's Preserve It" is the ultimate preserving bible. In this small encyclopedia, Wood distils the immense knowledge of earlier generations in to a pantry-full of simple, foolproof recipes that will give endless delight both to make and to savour. With guidelines on equipment and preparation, useful hints on cooking and important tips to remember, this A-Z of recipes is an essential book for everyone from the experienced jam-maker to new cooks making preserves for the first time. Classic recipes such as mint jelly, lemon curd and Seville Orange Marmalade are all here, as well as more unusual combinations and ideas for preserving fruits, herbs, and vegetables. This unique and comprehensive recipe book revives the art of jam, jelly, pickle and chutney making, and celebrates the joys of transforming a surfeit of anything - from apples to whortleberries - into jars full of sweetness.
General Information
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- : Vintage
- : Square Peg
- : 0.326
- : 01 July 2011
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 September 2011
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Beryl Wood
- : Hardback
- : English
- : 641.852
- : 224
- : WBW
- : B&W etchings
More About The Product
The ULTIMATE preserving bible - and introducing Square Peg Cookery Classics The book that Nigella Lawson turns to for jam recipes - THE classic book of jam, preserve and chutney recipes making.
Beryl Wood was born and brought up in Kent. As a young woman she worked as secretary to Dr Grantly Dick-Read in Johannesburg, and on her employees return to England her responsibilities included running the market garden interests near Petersfield. Later her career spanned pest control, caravans and catering, and managing a uniquely women only private car hire firm and finally restaurant work. Beryl Wood died in 1975.
