Books · Preservation

Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving (Paperback, ISBN 9780778801313)

Judi Kingry and Lauren Devine / Robert Rose

Selected by Cook CuratedPractical uses and tradeoffs, with a clear place to buy.

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Practical canning reference to support equipment and jars.

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Planning preserves, pickles and canning projects
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Paperback · ISBN 9780778801313
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Selection notes

A canning reference that belongs beside the jars.

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