Preservation: The Art and Science of Canning, Fermentation and Dehydration

This book has everything you could want to know about preserving food. Ward focuses on the art of canning, fermenting, and dehydrating food by exploring questions related to the different processes. After discussing various preservation topics, Ward writes out recipes that range from making citrus sauces to smoking blueberries. She also explores questions related to food safety, which sort of jars to use, and why someone would want to preserve food in the first place.