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Food contamination scandals, the rising cost of food, organic eating, better nutrition, bulk discounts at big retailers - all these factors contribute to the upsurge in interest in preserving food.  

While there are many books on canning, freezing and pickling foods - few are as comprehensive as The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Preserving Food by Master Food Preserver Karen Brees...

Even with the proliferation of brand-name ice creams and ice cream shop chains and the availability of numerous flavours, homemade ice cream remains as popular as ever. You have only to look at the variety of home ice cream machines and the number of companies manufacturing them to see it. Homemade ice cream has a special taste that you can't buy, and it is a family activity and summer tradition in...

Take a tantalising food journey with the Soil Association and find out how to create your own delicious preserves with less sugar and no nasty additives

From luscious jams and jellies to savoury confits and salamis, discover how to preserve your wonderful fresh produce and create a wealth of fabulous preserves using the very best natural ingredients.

From plot to plate, 45 essential techniques are...

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