Pickles, Relishes and Chutneys

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Description: Pickling vegetables is the most ancient form of preservation. The Egyptians began pickling as far back as 3000BC, the Celts were fond of preserving with vinegar, and the Romans made pickles an art form, creating elaborate relishes with ingredients from all over their empire. Through the centuries, pickles, relishes, and chutneys have remained a popular feature on tabletops across the globe. 

Pickles, Relishes and Chutneys explores the many delights of preserving with over 60 exciting recipes ranging from the traditional to the exotic, including Indian rhubarb chutney, Chinese pickled greens, Creole relish, pickled cucumbers, and more. A comprehensive pickling sections covers equipment, basic methods, and ingredients, enabling you to create pickles, chutneys, and relishes from the season's freshest fruits and vegetables. In addition, entertaining and informative chapters show the differences between preserves, illustrate their fascinating histories from Rome to the present day, and describe how pickles are used throughout the world today. 

Pickles, chutneys, and relishes are surprisingly easy to make, and the easy-to- follow instructions are designed to lend confidence to the novice cook. But pickles are also incredibly versatile, and the wide range of recipes is sure to delight and inspire the experienced chef. Both informative and beautifully illustrated, Pickles, Relishes and Chutneys is a wonderful way to bring the ancient art of preserving to your modern kitchen. 

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Condition: Good condition.