Preserving the Seasons - by Holly Capelle (Paperback)

About the Book

"... a straightforward and beautifully photographed guide to boiling water canning; drying, dehydrating, freeze-drying; freezing, infusing, and quick pickling. These are the easiest and most effective methods for preserving produce herbs, and edible flowers."--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

Straightforward best practices for canning, jamming, infusing, drying, dehydrating, freezing, freeze-drying, and quick-pickling all in one place! With 100+ recipes for using what you preserved.

Preserving the Seasons provides clear and safe best practices for preserving herbs, fruit, vegetables, and edible flowers. It is one-stop shopping for the simplest and safest methods: jamming, infusing, drying, dehydrating, freezing, freeze-drying, and quick-pickling.

Highlights include:
- 100+ recipes such as dry rubs, marinades, pie fillings, that use what you've preserved.
- Expert tips and lists of equipment needed for each preserving method.
- Hundreds of full color photographs that guide and inspire.
- A comprehensive list of herbs for botanical teas and an exhaustive guide to edible flowers with preserving and usage notes. (Think: Compound butter! Cake decorations!)
- Original recipes for jams and jellies, such as Wild Violet jelly and Spiced Raspberry Jam.
- Ideas for infusing salt, sugar, honey, oil, and vinegar to elevate cooking.
- A user-friendly index that quickly helps you find ways to preserve and enjoy your bounty.

Organized by preserving method, each section covers detailed information for best practices, along with troubleshooting and storage tips. Here, too, are delicious recipes that help you serve what you've preserved: Rosemary Citrus Bundt Cake that uses dehydrated oranges; herb blends like Greek Seasoning Blend to enliven meat and poultry; Any Stone Fruit Preserves, perfect in homemade ice cream; Quick Pickled Pepper Slices for burgers and tacos--and anything else; a Peach Slab Pie that brings summer any day with frozen peaches.

Review Quotes

"If you want to learn how to be more connected to your food and become more self-sufficient, or if you have a desire to build up a pantry and learn to safely preserve fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers, Preserving the Seasons is the cookbook for you. Holly Capelle also includes an entire section filled with inspiring recipes using the magnificent ingredients created throughout the earlier chapters. This cookbook is loaded with unique recipes, stunning colorful photos and Holly's highly creative and loving perspective on life and family."

-Stephanie Thurow, author of Can It & Ferment It, WECK Small-Batch Preserving, WECK Home Preserving and co-author of Small-Scale Homesteading

"Holly Capelle's book is the perfect blend of inspiring and practical, and it's one of the most comprehensive guides to home food preservation that I've seen. It's the perfect addition to any homesteader's library!" --Abigail R. Gehring, editor of Back to Basics, Homesteading, Illustrated Encyclopedia of Country Living, and The Essential Guide to Self-Sufficient Living

About the Author

Holly Capelle is an expert home preserver and cook. She is beloved for her @BigFamilyLiving Instagram where she showcases a gallery's worth of exquisite preserves, dehydrated powders, jams, oils, honey, flowers, and more that line her shelves.