100th Anniversary Edition!!! Guide to Home Canning, Freezing, & Dehydration. The Ball Blue Book is a comprehensive reference on the subjects of Home Canning, Freezing, & Dehydration. From the very basics to advanced techniques this book is sure to please everyone. Instructions, How-To's, Recipes, Lists, Charts, & much more. There’s no other book like the Ball Blue Book, the ultimate guide book for fresh preserving. 129 full color pages with full color photos. This is the classic American guide to keeping fresh tasting food on hand. Brand new edition with a 2009 copyright date.

This soft back book guides you step by step through the principals of canning while insuring the quality of food. Includes altitude adjustments and pre-canning planning. Guides you through what canning items are and how to use them. Includes water bath canning, pressure canning, dehydration and re-hydration, vacuum packing and freezing. Covers high and low acidic foods, pickled foods, spreads, meats, fish, fruits and vegetables. ShOws step by step guides on canning tomatoes and green beans and more with photos to guide you through the whole process. Includes special diets and problem solving, and solutions to the modern day busy lifestyle. Easy to follow recipes for the beginner and the expert alike. This is a must have for every preserving kitchen.