Jennifer MacKenzie – författare

Whether grow-your-own, bought locally from a farmer's market, or fresh from an ordinary supermarket, the seasons still affect the quality, abundance and price of good food. It just makes sense to preserve food quality for those times when it's not as plentiful or not available at all. Dehydrating food with this terrific book is easy and creates tasty food year-round. Incorporating the age-old practices of food dehydration takes full advantage of what nature offers. All the wonderful recipes are still here and there is a bonus section on everything from pet treats to crafts and homemade gifts. What has changed is that the 'Everything You Need to Know About Dehydrating Foods' section has been expanded to include even more comprehensive and complete information about dehydrating foods along with even more tips and techniques. There are more than 150 recipes for dehydrating everything from herbs and seasonings to fruits, vegetables, meats and fish. Plus more than 250 delicious recipes actually use the dehydrated foods as ingredients, putting home-preserved food to work for home, caravan, boat or campsite.The easy-to-follow drying instructions along with time guidelines make even a novice cook feel like a seasoned professional. Planting a few extra rows of tomatoes or beans, picking many strawberries at their peak or buying that big basket of freshly harvested carrots can really pay off later. Loading up the dehydrator will provide personally dried foods the whole year through.

There is nothing more satisfying than popping open a jar of homemade pickles, chutney or chilli sauce, knowing that each ingredient was prepared by hand and the freshness of the harvest is captured beneath the lid. Such a treat is absolutely worth the time and effort in the preparation. These inventive and easy-to-follow recipes inspire the joys of home preserving. The simple step-by-step preserving techniques ensure safety and assure successful home preparation. The additional of 16 new colour photographs in this new printing complement the how-to instructions. Some of the delicious recipes are Aunt Thelma's Bread-and-Butter Pickles, Curry Pickled Cauliflower, Fire and Spice Pearl Onions, Classic Sauerkraut, Pickled Sweet Cherries, Chipotle Tomato Salsa, Smoky Raspberry Barbecue Sauce, Beet and Horseradish Relish, Mango Banana Chutney, Apple Raisin Chutney, Tangy French Cornichons and Asian Pickled Aubergine. This comprehensive information on pickling ranges from preserving equipment essentials, to extensive information on purchasing, to tips on harvesting and preparing the ingredients for optimal results every time.