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Summary: IACP COOKBOOK AWARDS FINALIST!
Review: This book is so complete, so impressive, it's no surprise that the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP), the world's largest professional culinary organization, chose Blue Ribbon Preserves as a finalist for one of their most prestigious awards -- First Book: The Julia Child Award.Books considered for the IACP Cookbook Awards must meet strict criteria, stand up to close scrutiny by an independent judging panel of food industry professionals, and undergo extensive recipe testing in order to reach the elite level of being selected as an award finalist. The IACP Cookbook Awards are recognized worldwide as the Academy Awards for Cookbooks. Blue Ribbon Preserves is an outstanding cookbook -- clear, detailed, thorough, interesting and extremely well written. The nearly 300 award-winning preserve recipes are outstanding and the directions are complete and easy-to-follow. This book is a pleasure to read and a joy to use in the kitchen. It is easy to see why the IACP judges felt this book deserved their special recognition. The author did an extraordinary job in creating an exceptional preserved foods cookbook that stands above all the rest. Blue Ribbon Preserves is an absolute must for every home canner and it belongs in the library of everyone who collects quality cookbooks. It truly is a remarkable book.
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Summary: The Best Home Canning Cookbook!
Review: This book is wonderful! The recipes are outstanding and the selection is impressive -- from jams and jellies to ice cream toppings and pie fillings, and everything inbetween. The text at the beginning of each recipe chapter and the separate chapters on tools and ingredients are very interesting and informative. I appreciate the author's attention to detail and her emphasis on using proper canning techniques so that the food you prepare for your home table will be both delicious and safe to serve. I have made dozens and dozens of recipes from this book and they have all turned out great -- outstanding flavor with beautiful color and perfect texture. The Salsa Jam, Banberry Jam, Cherry Marmalade, Peach-Pineapple Preserves, Jalapeno Jelly, Strawberry-Raspberry Jelly, Asian Marinade, Basil Marinara Sauce, Pineapple Upside-Down Ice Cream Topping, and many more have become family favorites. I never had much luck with jams made using the long-cook method, or homemade pectin. They took forever to make, it was nearly impossible to figure out when they were done, and they just never worked right. My jams ended up being either thin and watery or overcooked and hard as rubber. So, I really appreciate the wide variety of traditional and exotic soft spread recipes the author offers that use packaged pectin. Now, my jams turn out perfect every time and they are very quick to prepare. For people who still prefer to make spreads using the long-cook method, there are several chapters in this book filled with many other wonderful recipes that make it well worth the purchase. There are recipes for butters, curds, fruit, juices, vegetables, pickles, sauces, vinegars, syrups, liqueurs, pie fillings and ice cream toppings. I had never thought about entering my canned goods in a fair competition but, after reading this book, I just might try it myself for fun. It was interesting learning how judges use the USDA standards to evaluate the entries plus the flavor and texture criteria that are used to choose the winners. I now understand the reasons why it is so important to only use the approved, modern methods of canning and processesing, not just for fair competitions, but also for the foods I will serve daily to family and friends. This is an excellent cookbook and I highly recommend it for both experienced home canners and those who discovering the fun and joy of home canning for the very first time.
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Summary: Excellent Canning Cookbook
Review: This is an impressive cookbook with a lot of valuable information for anyone who likes to do home canning. While it does not have glossy color photographs (which would have nearly doubled the price of the book), it is loaded with an amazing amount of practical advice, great canning tips and techniques, and an outstanding collection of recipes for many kinds of preserves. I especially like the author's attention to detail and clarity in the text and instructions. The recipes range from traditional to inventive with lots of creative flavor combinations. I have tried numerous recipes from this book and the colors of the preserves are exquisite and the flavors are sensational. The intense, fresh flavors of the fruits really come through.
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Summary: What a Book!
Review: This is one book that I truly must admit I was excited about and anticipated it's arrival! I have always wanted to can but was afraid to give it a try. Once I started reading this book I felt so much more at ease and confident and will be attempting home canning sooner than I thought! I bought two books, one for myself and the other for my mother-in-law who enjoys canning. I know she will love the book as I already do. A sincere "Thank You, Linda!" for having written this book.
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Summary: My New Canning Bible!!!!
Review: This is the best canning book I have ever read. Thank you so much Linda Amendt. Your receipes are wonderful and your advice is very, very helpful. Bravo! Please write more books for us to buy.
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Summary: My New Canning Bible!!!!
Review: This is the best canning book I have ever read. Thank you so much Linda Amendt. Your receipes are wonderful and your advice is very, very helpful. Bravo! Please write more books for us to buy.
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Summary: A Canning Must
Review: This was the best canning book ever - clear and easy instructions, lots of different recipes, and most importantly - all so far have been DELISH!! i almost want to order some more copies in case something happens to mine and the book goes out of print, it's that good.
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Summary: very well written book
Review: Upon reading the blue ribbon preserves, I was impress how informative the book is. I use to make jams and reading this book makes me realize what I was doing wrong and I can not wait to try everything.The recipes and the instructions are easy to follow and understand and I am glad I have this book.
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Summary: Best preserved foods book ever!
Review: Wow! What an impressive book. Linda Amendt sure knows her stuff - no wonder she has won so many blue ribbons! The Food safety information and canning instructions are outstanding. Not only does the author carefully explain the steps that need to be followed to prepare safe and delicious preserves, she also explains why each step in the canning process is so important. Nearly 300 excellent recipes, such as Peach Melba Jam, Tropical Peaches, and Sweet and Sour Plum Sauce, clear and easy-to-follow instructions and tips for success make this book a joy to use. I highly recommend this book to all home canners - whether you are an experienced preserver or are trying home canning for the first time. You will be amazed by the wealth of information and great recipes it contains. - An A+ book!
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