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Not Your Mama's Canning Book: Modern Canned Goods and What to Make with Them

✍️ Lindamood, Rebecca
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📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

A modern guide to canning with alternative recipes and flavor combinations.

Lindamood structures this resource to bridge the gap between basic preservation skills and culinary creativity. She explains how to create foundational canned items before introducing variations that enhance taste profiles. The text emphasizes using these preserved goods in new ways, ensuring no ingredient goes to waste. By covering both sweet preserves and savory pickles, the book offers a comprehensive toolkit for the modern pantry. The inclusion of pressure canning expands the range of safe preservation options available to the reader.

Key Themes
Modern Canned Goods Alternative Flavor Combinations Pressure Canning Techniques
Literary Context

Published in 2016 by Page Street Publishing, this paperback reflects a shift toward contemporary home preserving. It targets American readers seeking updated methods for creating jams, jellies, and pickles at home.

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Recommended For Fans Of
Ball Blue Book of Preserving · The Joy of Pickling · Canning for Beginners
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🏛 Page Street Publishing 📅 2016 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9781624142611
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📝 Description: Not Your Mama's Canning Book: Modern Canned Goods and What to Make with Them

Rebecca Lindamood presents a contemporary approach to preserving food in Not Your Mama's Canning Book. This guide moves beyond traditional methods by offering alternative versions of basic recipes that elevate standard flavors. The author provides clear instructions for canning alongside creative ways to utilize the finished products in various dishes. The volume covers a wide spectrum of preserved items, including jams, jellies, and preserves. Readers will also find techniques for making pickles, relishes, and drunken fruit. Pressure canning methods are included to ensure safety and versatility for different types of food. The book is organized to teach fundamental skills while encouraging experimentation with unique flavor combinations. This title suits those interested in both savory and sweet canned goods who want to expand their preserving repertoire. It appeals to home cooks looking for modern twists on classic preservation techniques. Individuals seeking only traditional, heritage-focused canning advice may find the modern approach less aligned with their expectations. The content focuses on practical application and flavor enhancement rather than historical documentation.

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Lindamood effectively merges foundational preservation skills with inventive flavor combinations, making this a practical resource for building a modern pantry. The inclusion of pressure canning significantly widens the scope of safe home preservation. However, readers seeking strictly vintage, old-fashioned recipes may find the alternative approaches too unconventional. This book is best for those willing to experiment rather than follow historical norms.
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⭐ eatbookfamily.com editorial review Editorial rating 4.5/5
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Home cooks seeking to expand their preservation skills beyond traditional jams. This guide suits those who enjoy experimenting with savory pickles and sweet preserves alike. It is ideal for individuals wanting to master pressure canning safely while creating versatile pantry staples for modern…

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Eatbook Family editorial team

Lindamood effectively merges foundational preservation skills with inventive flavor combinations, making this a practical resource for building a modern pantry. The inclusion of pressure canning significantly widens the scope of safe home preservation. However, readers seeking strictly vintage, old-fashioned recipes may find the alternative approaches too unconventional. This book is best for those willing to experiment rather than follow historical norms.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Yes, the text explicitly includes pressure canning to expand the range of safe preservation options available to the reader.
226 pages, paperback.
Published in 2016 by Page Street Publishing.
Orders ship from a US warehouse. The shipping cost is shown before you pay, and returns are accepted within 30 days.

📖 Who should read this

Home cooks seeking to expand their preservation skills beyond traditional jams. This guide suits those who enjoy experimenting with savory pickles and sweet preserves alike. It is ideal for individuals wanting to master pressure canning safely while creating versatile pantry staples for modern meals.

📜 Historical context

This volume distinguishes itself within the canning genre by prioritizing culinary creativity over rigid tradition. Lindamood bridges basic preservation techniques with innovative flavor profiles. The text covers both sweet and savory options, offering a comprehensive toolkit that expands safe preservation methods through pressure canning for contemporary kitchens.

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