The Best of The Farmer's Wife Cookbook: Over 400 blue-ribbon recipes Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered the book at my wife's request. She had read the canning book and was anxious to try other books of that type. She has totally enjoyed the recipes and I am the beneficiary of that joy. I only gave it 4 stars since I personally haven't read it only enjoyed the fruits.

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Long before theInternet and high-speed travel connected us all, TheFarmer's Wifemagazine gave hard-working rural women a place tofind—and share—adviceabout everything from raising chickens to runninga farm kitchen. Oneof the magazine's most popularofferings wasadvice on cooking and baking, providing farm familyrecipes for makingeverything from basic bread to nourishing stews anddelicious desserts.The Best of The Farmer's Wife Cookbook bringstogether 400easy-to-follow recipesand variations along with dozens of menus thatoriginated in farmkitchens nationwide and appeared on thepages ofthe magazine between 1893 and1939. Readers will be able to preparethesefoods easily and quickly, because therecipes have been updatedto match theconveniences and ingredients of themodern kitchen. TheBest of The Farmer's Wife Cookbook is sure tosatisfy readers insearch of theflavors of farm country or those simply on thelookoutfor a piece of homegrown nostalgia.

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Jams & Jellies in Less Than 30 Minutes Review

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(More customer reviews)I just couldn't believe the "In 30 Minutes" part. But it's true. And sooo easy, and tasty. There goes my calorie counting; these jams really are good, and what a variety. Can't wait to try more of these unique formulas.

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These jams and jellies are not only yummy on toast and biscuits, but they also turn fish to delish, go neat with meat, and dress up cheese in a breeze!

For the creative cook who has no time to spare, Jams and Jellies in 30 Minutes or Less is the answer. Simple cooking directions and ingredients are the keys to quick and successful refrigerator jams that can be eaten the same day they're prepared, or savored for up to three weeks. No canning required!

Pineapple Pleasure

Onion Jam

Tomato Ginger Jam

Southern Ambrosia

Sour Orange Marmalade

Freezer Black Cherry Jam

Cranberry Pear Relish

Jalapeno Jelly

Garlic Galore

Champagne Jelly

Cantaloupe Jam

Guava Jam

Mimosa Jam

Flowers & Strawberry Jam

Grapefruit Marmalade

Orange Sauterne Jelly

Papaya Tropics Jam

Mango Madness Spread

Pineapple/Carrot Jam

Lime Jelly

Herb Jelly

Violet Jam

Beet Jelly

Fig Jam

Green Tomato Jelly/Mock Raspberry

Framboise Raspberry Jam

Pumpkin Jam

Pear and Cranberry Jam

Pamela Bennett grew up in Durham, North Carolina, and graduated from Crofts College and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She owned and operated Black Sheep Baskets in Dallas, Texas, which featured her jams. She now lives in Provo, Utah.

Homemade jams without the stress and mess.

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It's in the Bag a New Approach to Food Storage Review

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(More customer reviews)I really, really wanted to like this book. Before I started cooking from it, I would have given it 4 stars. The complete bag meals idea is a great one, as is premixing baking mixes rather than buying them. The additions of making your own cheeses and canning meats, etc. are also great thoughts, though if you want to do any of the above, you will need more detailed books since they are not quite as simple as this book would lead you to believe. (For example, don't attempt to can meats until you have thorough understanding of the science behind canning and what is needed to can them safely. Botulism is not anything to mess around with.)
However, as soon as I started making the recipes, I realized that the book would be next to useless. The muffins are greasy and brick-like, even making them properly without overmixing, and the supper recipes from canned/boxed/dried ingredients are tasteless and sub-standard. As a matter of fact, this book reminds me of the old 1950's cookbooks that extolled the virtues of pigs-in-a-blanket and desserts made from marshmallow fluff. If your cooking has evolved beyond these types of recipes, you'd be better off adapting your own recipes for food storage.
So, bottom line - by all means check this book out of the library to get some good ideas, but don't depend on the recipes to turn out edible meals your family will eat.

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The Super Jam Cookbook: Over 75 Recipes, From Jams to Jammy Dodgers and Marmalades to Muffins Review

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(More customer reviews)I love this book. The jams can be made with sugar instead of juice as there are directions on how to change the recipes for that. I've had such a hard time finding low sugar jam recipes that don't used modified pectin or artificial sweeteners. This book has them. The book does not have the basic directions for hot water bath canning (something of a curiosity to the English) but any other American book would have that, just make sure to follow that and you'll do fine.

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SuperJam is a delicious range of jams and marmalades. They're "super" because they're made with "superfruits," such as cranberries and blueberries, and fruit juice, rather than sugar, meaning they're healthier than your average pot of jam. This cookbook is a juicy celebration of all things jammy. As well as being packed full of recipes for jams, marmalades, chutneys and jellies, the book offers more unusual ideas for spreads, such as Banana and Rum Curd, Dulce de Leche and Chilli Jam. Exquisitely designed and lavishly photographed, The SuperJam Cookbook will be a lovely gift or simply the perfect way to indulge your love of one of life's greatest comfort foods.

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Gourmet Preserves Chez Madelaine: Elegant Marmalades, Jams, Jellies, and Preserves in Small Quantities Plus Quick Breads, Tarts, Scones, Muffins, and Desserts Review

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(More customer reviews)Preserving small quantities was the reason for my purchasing this book and the reasonable price. Color photos would just increase the cost of this book, and for me I can do without. Even though I have experience in preserving, I found the Introduction and the 1st 2 chapters very informative. The preserving recipes that are included are fun and the fruit combinations are new to me. Cutting down on sugar is an added bonus. I do enjoy the dessert recipes and Chez M's recipe for Creme Fraiche always works for me. The seasonal guide at the end of the book is so worthwhile. I also appreciate Ms. Bullwinkel giving her web address for questions. It is a book that I will keep close to my kettle.


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The delightfully old-fashioned art of "putting up" needn't mean crates of fruit, interminable water baths, and a sweltering kitchen. The 130 delicious recipes in this book — including Cherry Preserves with Cassis, Apple-Ginger Jam, Cinnamon-Citrus Marmalade with Apricots, Ratatouille Marmalade, and Kir Cocktail Jelly — are made with small quantities of fruit and standard kitchen equipment. Prepared without commercial pectin, the preserves are lower in sugar than most, allowing the full flavor of the fruit to shine through — and some are made with no refined sugar at all. As a tasty bonus, the book gives recipes for quick breads and muffins that are perfect complements for the jams and jellies, as well as for desserts that make delectable use of those homemade preserves. Author and preserves aficionado Madelaine Bullwinkel offers reassuring professional advice, how-to illustrations, and timesaving techniques that make the process surprisingly simple. Expert tips for solving common preserve-making problems, such as jellies that refuse to firm up, as well as a seasonal guide to fruits and veggies are also included.

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Ascorbic Acid, 4 oz. Review

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(More customer reviews)I am always pleased when I receive my products from Barry Farm. The products are vacuum-sealed and hence tamper-resistant. If I order more than one product, they are placed in an extra bag to keep them from jostling about in the box. The products are then packed safely-embedded in a cushion of packing peanuts and arrive very quickly after ordering them. I had to order them direct from Barry Farm because sadly Amazon does not ship groceries to FPOs, but I had previously browsed Amazon to find the products I needed. I highly recommend Barry Farm to anyone who is a serious baker and is unable to find gourmet baking items in their area. That was me.

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