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A Breathtaking Culinary Journey Around the World's Canning Traditions
Uncover the fascinating origins and cultural significance of canning and preserving techniques from every corner of the globe. The Cultural Heritage of Preserving takes you on an illuminating voyage through generations-old food preservation methods that enabled vibrant culinary traditions to flourish.
Inside this book, you'll be immersed in the diverse canning wisdom of:
¿ Europe - From Eastern European lacto-fermentation to Scandinavian fruit preserves and Mediterranean vegetable pickling
¿ The Americas - Discover indigenous North American canning foundations, fiery Southwestern chutneys, and the modern American canning renaissance
¿ Asia - Explore ancient Chinese philosophies around preserved foods, the prized pickling of Japan and Korea, and flavorful South Asian chutneys and achars
¿ Africa - Experience distinct North African techniques along with the canning inflences across Sub-Saharan Africa and the islands
¿ The Middle East - Delve into the preserved delicacies of ancient Persia and the regional pickle and jam artistry of today
You'll gain insight into the cultural context and culinary heritage behind authentic canning methods used to capture each season's bounties. Traditional and modern canning equipment, containers, and utensils are covered in depth, along with navigating regional spices, sweeteners, salts, and natural preservatives.
This book is a breathtaking global celebration of how canning transcends cultures and generations. Gain authentic inspiration for preserving with passionate new flavors!
