Foolproof Preserving: A Guide To Small Batch Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Condiments & More is an exciting and fully illustrated book with a wide array of fresh and modern recipes for today’s home cooks. It takes the home cook by the hand and carefully walks them through the process of preserving (and toward success in the kitchen). Perfect for beginners eager to get started and for seasoned canners who want a new collection of foolproof recipes, the book opens with “The ATK Guide to Home Preserving.” It contains a comprehensive overview fully explaining the science behind preserving and pickling and the boiling water canning process (the only method used in the book); a troubleshooting section detailing common canning problems with tips on how to avoid them; and the DIY canning kit, which outlines the essential equipment you need to preserve food at home.