{"product_id":"preservation-christina-ward-9781934170984","title":"Preservation: More Art \u0026 Science of Canning, Fermentation, and Dehydration","description":"\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreservation: The Art and Science of Canning, \u003cbr\u003eFermentation, and Dehydration\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e by Christina Ward has become a\u003cbr\u003etrusted, cult-favorite guide for readers who want to understand not just how\u003cbr\u003efood preservation works, but why it works. Now released as a fully expanded and\u003cbr\u003eupdated 10th Anniversary edition, this definitive manual returns with new\u003cbr\u003ematerial, refinements, and clarifications that reflect a decade of renewed\u003cbr\u003einterest in home food preservation, fermentation, and self-reliant food\u003cbr\u003esystems. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eGrounded equally in kitchen practice and food science, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreservation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eexplains the mechanics behind canning, pickling, fermenting, curing, and\u003cbr\u003edehydrating with clarity and rigor. Ward translates microbiology, \u003cbr\u003echemistry, and safety protocols into accessible language, demystifying\u003cbr\u003eprocesses that are often treated as either folksy tradition or opaque technical\u003cbr\u003einstruction. This 10th Anniversary edition builds on that foundation with expanded explanations, \u003cbr\u003eupdated guidance, more recipes (including for dishes using your preserves), and additional context shaped by years of teaching, \u003cbr\u003ementoring, and real-world application. The result is a book that empowers\u003cbr\u003ereaders to preserve food confidently, safely, and creatively rather than\u003cbr\u003erelying on rote recipes alone.\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreservation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehas been recognized by respected food media for successfully bridging hard\u003cbr\u003escience and hands-on kitchen work. \u003ci\u003eFood in Jars\u003c\/i\u003e hailed the book as a\u003cbr\u003e\"surprisingly sprightly\" and deeply informative approach to preservation, while\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMerry Jane\u003c\/i\u003e called it the rare food book that delivers a \"goodly dose of\u003cbr\u003escience\" without sacrificing usability. Vulpes\u003cbr\u003eLibris described the book as both a \"treasure-house\" and a \"master-class,\"\u003cbr\u003enoting its ability to teach readers how preservation works at a fundamental\u003cbr\u003elevel rather than relying on rote instruction. These accolades have helped\u003cbr\u003eestablish the book as a long-term favorite among serious home cooks, educators, \u003cbr\u003eand small-scale producers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten in a voice that balances authority with curiosity, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e Preservation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003etreats food storage as both survival skill and cultural practice. With a\u003cbr\u003eforeword by Nancy Singleton Hachisu, the book bridges old-world\u003cbr\u003etechniques and modern kitchens, appealing to home cooks, urban farmers, \u003cbr\u003esmall-scale producers, and anyone interested in sustainable food systems.\u003cbr\u003eNeither trendy nor nostalgic, this 10th Anniversary edition reasserts \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreservation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eas an essential reference for readers seeking serious, science-based instruction\u003cbr\u003ein canning, fermentation, and dehydration--food knowledge built to last.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christina Ward\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1934170984\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781934170984\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Process\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/23\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Christina Ward","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48801295401215,"sku":"9781934170984","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/preservation-christina-ward-9781934170984","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}