Preserving
Oded Schwartz turns the illustrated format favored by publisher Dorling Kindersley into a lush  seduction in this book. Nearly every page offers pictures of glorious jams and jellies, fruit butters,  chutneys, pickles, preserved meats, smoked fish, and sausages that make your mouth water. Schwartz's  vivid descriptions of the more than 150 recipes are as alluring as the stunning photos. Recipe directions are  easy to follow and Schwartz gives technical advice to help ensure that successful, safe preserving is clear  and simple. He also includes valuable guidance on selecting ingredients along with a brief but interesting  historical and ethnic background of preserving food.