Can it, bottle it, smoke it: and other kitchen projects
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Have you ever wanted to . . . Bottle your own soda? Press your own tofu? Smoke your own cheese? Boil your own bagels? Ferment your own miso? Can your own tomatoes? Roast your own coffee? Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It walks you through a slew of satisfying culinary projects to stock your larder and shower your friends with artisan foods and drinks, kitchen staples, and utterly addictive snacks. Karen Solomon—veteran food writer, kitchen explorer, and author of Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It—brings forth a new collection of 75-plus recipes for condiments (Plum Catsup), cereals (Cornflakes), crunchy snacks (Tortilla Chips), beverages (Soy Milk), and more. Whether you’re a beginning or seasoned home cook, you’ll be inspired to pump up the power of your pantry. With detailed instruction on essential techniques, time commitments for each project (from 20 minutes to 2 hours to a weekend), and labeling and wrapping tips, Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It will help you get creative in the kitchen. So leave the grocery aisle’s mass-produced packaging and mystery ingredients behind and join the urban homesteading revolution as you whip up a bevy of jars, bottles, and bags full of outstanding hand-labeled eats.
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9781607740513
158008575
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Solomon (Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It) returns with a second volume of recipes aimed at the do-it-yourself set. For some, the DIY ethic stops at jam, granola, or candied citrus peels, but your yen for the homemade might extend to roasting your own coffee beans or grinding masa to make tortillas. Whatever the case, Solomon has it covered, with over 70 options for projects ranging from straightforward to somewhat complex. Each entry includes clear instructions, how long the items can be stored, recipe yield, and time commitment, along with introductory remarks on where to source the few less-common ingredients, ideas for gifting recipes, and general cook's notes. VERDICT Solomon's likable personality comes through, and she's a knowledgeable companion in the kitchen. You don't need a lot of cooking experience to find this book of projects fun, useful, and tasty. Recommended.-Courtney Greene, Indiana Univ. Libs., Bloomington (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Library Journal Reviews
Solomon (Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It) returns with a second volume of recipes aimed at the do-it-yourself set. For some, the DIY ethic stops at jam, granola, or candied citrus peels, but your yen for the homemade might extend to roasting your own coffee beans or grinding masa to make tortillas. Whatever the case, Solomon has it covered, with over 70 options for projects ranging from straightforward to somewhat complex. Each entry includes clear instructions, how long the items can be stored, recipe yield, and time commitment, along with introductory remarks on where to source the few less-common ingredients, ideas for gifting recipes, and general cook's notes. VERDICT Solomon's likable personality comes through, and she's a knowledgeable companion in the kitchen. You don't need a lot of cooking experience to find this book of projects fun, useful, and tasty. Recommended.—Courtney Greene, Indiana Univ. Libs., Bloomington
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