CanningUSA.com
A huge resource for canning preserving foods, CanningUSA.com is a store that teaches as well as sells everything for canning. If you are very visual, check out the video sections to see just how to can almost anything. CanningUSA’s prices are often less expensive than many other canning supply stores, making this a must-have link. Don’t let the name fool you, CanningUSA also offers a UK shopping site.
Web site: www.canningusa.com
Excalibur Products
Excalibur Products specializes in dehydrators. I (Amy) have used my Excalibur dehydrator for many years, all year around, and it’s never failed me. The company offers units for home and commercial use, recipes and information for every need, and also a great newsletter for keeping updated with the newest techniques and tips for dehydrating.
6083 Power Inn Road
Sacramento, CA 95824
Phone: 800-875-4254
Web site: www.excaliburdehydrator.com/
Mountain Rose Herbs
Mountain Rose Herbs carries an extensive line of high-quality spices, herbs, and seasonings. The company offers pickling spices as well as every herb you can imagine for cooking and tea-making. Don’t forget to sign up for its newsletter.
PO Box 50220
Eugene, OR 97405
Phone: 800-879-3337
Web site: www.mountainroseherbs.com
Pressure Cooker Outlet
Full of canning and preserving supplies, the Pressure Cooker Outlet is a one-stop shop for buying those hard-to-find pieces that make preserving food easy. Because the company carries all brands of canning jars, if you have a canning jar favorite, go here.
1035 Sylvatus Highway
Hillsville, VA 24343, USA
Phone: 800-251-8824
Web site: www.pressurecooker-outlet.com
Tupperware Corporation
Tupperware is well known for its line of plastic containers and other supplies for your home and kitchen. The Tupperware line includes rigid containers designed for the cold temperatures of your freezer. Choose from a wide variety of shapes and sizes. I (Amy) collect vintage Tupperware for my everyday kitchen use. It’s that durable.
Phone: 800-366-3800 (or check your phone book for a local number)
Web site: www.tupperware.com
Appendix
Metric Conversion Guide
Note: The recipes in this book were not developed or tested using metric measures. There may be some variation in quality when converting to metric units.
Common Abbreviations
Abbreviation(s)
What It Stands For
C, c
cup
g
gram
kg
kilogram
L, l
liter
lb
pound
mL, ml
milliliter
oz
ounce
pt
pint
t, tsp
teaspoon
T, TB, Tbl, Tbsp
tablespoon
Volume
U.S. Units
Canadian Metric
Australian Metric
1/4 teaspoon
1 mL
1 ml
1/2 teaspoon
2 mL
2 ml
1 teaspoon
5 mL
5 ml
1 tablespoon
15 mL
20 ml
1/4 cup
50 mL
60 ml
1/3 cup
75 mL
80 ml
1/2 cup
125 mL
125 ml
2/3 cup
150 mL
170 ml
3/4 cup
175 mL
190 ml
1 cup
250 mL
250 ml
1 quart
1 liter
1 liter
1 1/2 quarts
1.5 liters
1.5 liters
2 quarts
2 liters
2 liters
2 1/2 quarts
2.5 liters
2.5 liters
3 quarts
3 liters
3 liters
4 quarts
4 liters
4 liters
Weight
U.S. Units
Canadian Metric
Australian Metric
1 ounce
30 grams
30 grams
2 ounces
55 grams
60 grams
3 ounces
85 grams
90 grams
4 ounces (1/4 pound)
115 grams
125 grams
8 ounces (1/2 pound)
225 grams
225 grams
16 ounces (1 pound)
455 grams
500 grams
1 pound
455 grams
1/2 kilogram
Measurements
Inches
Centimeters
1/2
1.5
1
2.5
2
5.0
3
7.5
4
10.0
5
12.5
6
15.0
7
17.5
8
20.5
9
23.0
10
25.5
11
28.0
12
30.5
13
33.0
Temperature (Degrees)
Fahrenheit
Celsius
32
0
212
100
250
120
275
140
300
150
325
160
350
180
375
190
400
200
425
220
450
230
475
240
500
260
Table of Contents
Cover
Table of Contents
Title Page
Introduction
Part I: Getting Started
Chapter 1: A Quick Overview of Canning and Preserving
Chapter 2: Gathering Your Canning and Preserving Gear
Chapter 3: On Your Mark, Get Set, Whoa! The Road to Safe Canning and Preserving
Part II: Water-bath Canning
Chapter 4: Come On In, the Water's Fine! Water-bath Canning
Chapter 5: Simply Fruit
Chapter 6: Sweet Spreads: Jams, Jellies, Marmalades, and More
Chapter 7: Condiments and Accompaniments: Chutneys, Relishes, and Sauces
Chapter 8: Pickle Me Timbers!
Part III: Pressure Canning
Chapter 9: Don't Blow Your Top: Pressure Canning
Chapter 10: Preserving the Harvest: Just Vegetables
Chapter 11: Don't Forget the Meats!
Chapter 12: Combining the Harvest: Soups, Sauces, and Beans
Part IV: Freezing
Chapter 13: Baby, It's Cold Inside! Freezing Food
Chapter 14: Meals and Snacks in a Snap: Freezing Prepared Foods
Chapter 15: Freezing Fruits, Vegetables, and Herbs
Part V: Drying and Storing
Chapter 16: Dry, Light, and Nutritious: Drying Food
Chapter 17: Snacking on the Run: Drying Fruit
Chapter 18: Drying Vegetables for Snacks and Storage
Chapter 19: Drying Herbs
Chapter 20: Root Cellars and Alternative Storage Spaces
Part VI: The Part of Tens
Chapter 21: Ten (Or So) Troubleshooting Tips for Your Home-Canned Creations
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