Leonard Levinson tells the story of pickling as a preservation method, and then takes a countrywide tour with various items being pickled, preserved and buttered from the humble cucumber to Bing cherries; he adds mincemeat, chutney, ketchup and even eggs. He gives method, preparation and storage with many useful hints and gift ideas. He provides the method for pickling in the refrigerator then takes off on a trip around the world – one recipe from India for Pickled Grapes was very tasty. This is more than just making pickles; it is an encyclopedia for making use of the garden, farm and market.
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