Joel MacCharles is a home cook and writer with a special focus on preserving food. As co-founder of WellPreserved.ca it is his mission to make preserving food accessible to the home cook. His writing has appeared across North America online and in print. Joel is a passionate public speaker with more than 20 years experience in adult education and motivation. He is a former TEDxToronto speaker. Batch: Over 200 Recipes, Tips and Techniques for a WellPreserved Kitchen is his first book. Created with his partner Dana Harrison.