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Step-by-step illustrated instructions, informative charts and a host of delicious recipes make this an indispensable kitchen reference. Covers freezing, canning, drying and pickling produce fresh from the market or garden.

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This 304 page cookbook offers 225 easy-to-make recipes. There are recipes with zucchini as the main ingredient and many illustrate ways to subtly incorporate this delectable vegetable into a dish.

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Discover 85 recipes for homemade cheeses and other dairy products, including teaching basic cheese-making techniques that employ the freshest ingredients and offer the satisfaction of turning out coveted delicacies. Home Cheese Making includes step-by-step recipes are cheddar, Gouda and a 30-minute mozzarella. Other dairy recipes include yogourt, keifer, sour cream and buttermilk.

About the author:

Ricki Carroll is the founder of the New England Cheesemaking Supply Company, in Ashfield, Massachusetts, which has been offering cheese support and expertise since 1978.

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This comprehensive reference work features current guidelines on nutrition basics. Information on making a transition from a diet based on animal products to one centered on whole grains and fresh vegetables, plus sections on weight loss, heart and vascular renewal, female health, digestive problems, pregnancy and aging.

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The authors have created the first multinational cuisine based on natural, organic, living food. There is no one diet for everyone. Learning how to select a diet that fits your unique constitution is the key to health and balance. This compelling synthesis of research and innovative dietary strategies charts new territory based on an age-old theme: Eat as nature intended.

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In this 231-page book, author Ben Watson explores the cultural and historical roots of cider. He introduces us to the different styles of cider and gives complete instructions on how to make them at home with minimal time and equipment. This is sure to interest not only apple aficionados, but anyone who appreciates good food and drink. As seen in the Seed Savers Exchange catalog.

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Savor sophisticated, restaurant-quality cuisine at home while maintaining your blood glucose levels and healthy lifestyle. Whether you're living with diabetes or just love fine resaurant food, "The Joslin Diabetes Great Chefs Cook Healthy Cookbook" will become a favorite in your culinary arsenal. More than 135 delicious recipes from acclaimed restaurants.

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Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through the process of drying and storing more than 100 kinds of fruits, vegetables, grains, meats and herbs. There are even complete plans for building your own food dryer. As seen in the Seed Savers Exchange catalog.

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In this well-researched book with many imaginative recipes, Robin Robertson provides an astonishing array of dishes, a wide variety of flavors and excellent cooking techniques. Your family will be healthier for her efforts.

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Join best-selling humorist Roger Welsch as he gathers and prepares wild fare. Soon you will be amazing your friends with recipes that use natural ingredients found on your land! This fun-to-read yet practical guide teaches more about morels, cattails and smut (the fungus kind) than you ever thought possible. SC, 248 pages.