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nicole_bookmarked's review
informative
fast-paced
4.0
This is a great book for anyone interested in learning how to preserve fruits and vegetables in the freezer. For me, I've always been a little hesitant to can anything because I'm worried I won't properly sterilize everything and will accidentally give my family botulism! I didn't even realize how many foods can be frozen and then "brought back to life" weeks and months later, but this is great to know as I hate throwing away food.
My husband and I are soon upgrading to a large freezer (we're in Europe, but purchasing a big American side-by-side refrigerator/freezer) which is very exciting (!!!) and will mean we'll soon have room to freeze our favorites. I'm already looking forward to strawberry crumble and asparagus soup in winter!
This book is full of beautiful photos and Crystal's personal stories, which I so enjoyed. She teaches you how to freeze just about every fruit and veggie you can imagine and sprinkles in recipes along the way. I now need a physical copy for my kitchen as this will make a fabulous reference book.
Thanks to NetGalley and Storey Publishing for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
My husband and I are soon upgrading to a large freezer (we're in Europe, but purchasing a big American side-by-side refrigerator/freezer) which is very exciting (!!!) and will mean we'll soon have room to freeze our favorites. I'm already looking forward to strawberry crumble and asparagus soup in winter!
This book is full of beautiful photos and Crystal's personal stories, which I so enjoyed. She teaches you how to freeze just about every fruit and veggie you can imagine and sprinkles in recipes along the way. I now need a physical copy for my kitchen as this will make a fabulous reference book.
Thanks to NetGalley and Storey Publishing for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
lifesouvenirs's review
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Hashtags: #FreezeFresh #NetGalley.
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Release Date: July 19, 2022
The Promise (Descr from Publisher):
The Ultimate Guide to PRESERVING 55 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES for Maximum Flaver and Versatility
(From the book’s subtitle - the publisher left the description blank on NetGalley)
The Expectation (mine after reading the promise, etc):
I read the reviews already posted for this and so I know not to be expecting a recipe book: but I wasn’t anyway. I expect this to be a how-to book. I hope to gain some knowledge and confidence in freezing fruits & vegetables.
Favorite/Summary Quote:
For me, growing food is grounding; it makes me feel connected and whole. I share a lot of our life on social media and on my website, and I find great joy in inspiring others with what we're growing, eating, and preserving. I wish that more people could experience growing their own food; I truly think it could change the world.
What I connected with:
I love the bright colors / photos. Also, the simple instructions. And explanations about what works and what doesn’t! Easy to follow & understand; and then do!
What I struggled with:
I didn’t expect this to be a recipe book like some reviewers seem to have expected. However as I was reading through the book, I kept thinking “Does she have a companion recipe book?” That would be awesome!
What I learned:
That freezing food isn’t as difficult as my own overthinking led me to believe it would be.
How it transformed me in some way:
I am now way more confident about taking on freezing vegetables and fruits that I never would have considered freezing before! That’s a big win!
I would definitely recommend this to friends and family & want a hard copy for my own personal chef library!
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are my own.
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Release Date: July 19, 2022
The Promise (Descr from Publisher):
The Ultimate Guide to PRESERVING 55 FRUITS AND VEGETABLES for Maximum Flaver and Versatility
(From the book’s subtitle - the publisher left the description blank on NetGalley)
The Expectation (mine after reading the promise, etc):
I read the reviews already posted for this and so I know not to be expecting a recipe book: but I wasn’t anyway. I expect this to be a how-to book. I hope to gain some knowledge and confidence in freezing fruits & vegetables.
Favorite/Summary Quote:
For me, growing food is grounding; it makes me feel connected and whole. I share a lot of our life on social media and on my website, and I find great joy in inspiring others with what we're growing, eating, and preserving. I wish that more people could experience growing their own food; I truly think it could change the world.
What I connected with:
I love the bright colors / photos. Also, the simple instructions. And explanations about what works and what doesn’t! Easy to follow & understand; and then do!
What I struggled with:
I didn’t expect this to be a recipe book like some reviewers seem to have expected. However as I was reading through the book, I kept thinking “Does she have a companion recipe book?” That would be awesome!
What I learned:
That freezing food isn’t as difficult as my own overthinking led me to believe it would be.
How it transformed me in some way:
I am now way more confident about taking on freezing vegetables and fruits that I never would have considered freezing before! That’s a big win!
I would definitely recommend this to friends and family & want a hard copy for my own personal chef library!
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. My opinions are my own.
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