Pickles and Preserves - (Chapel Hill Books) by Marion Brown (Paperback)

About the Book

With its "heirloom" recipes and clear instructions, "Pickles and Preserves" introduces the modern cook to a wonderful piece of America's culinary heritage. The book's 408 recipes cover everything from preserves and relishes to chutneys, fruit butters, pickled meats, sauces, and even candied flowers for decorating desserts.

Book Synopsis

This book introduces the modern cook to a wonderful piece of America's culinary heritage. The book's 408 recipes cover everything from preserves and relishes to chutneys, fruit butters, pickled meats, sauces, and even candied flowers for decorating desserts. Damon Fowler's new foreword expands and updates Brown's notes on preserving methods, equipment, and safety.

Review Quotes

"It is a pleasure to introduce a new generation of cooks and readers to Marion Brown's charming "Pickles and Preserves", and to the remarkable woman who wrote it. With Mrs. Brown as guide, even novices, busy professionals, and occasional cooks can successfully master this rewarding home art. (Damon Lee Fowler, from the Foreword)"

About the Author

Marion Brown (1903-1995) was author of the classic "Marion Brown's Southern Cook Book" (1951, 1968), one of the country's earliest regional cookbooks.