The Book

So Easy to Preserve books are IN STOCK.  Pricing and ordering instructions are found ON the printable order form; there is no online ordering. Please read the order form by using the link to the right called "Book Order Form."  Thank you for your interest.

The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension is pleased to offer the 5th edition of its popular book, So Easy To Preserve. This beautiful book contains the latest U.S. Department of Agriculture recommendations for safe food preservation. So Easy To Preserve is now a 375-page book with over 185 tested recipes, along with step by step instructions and in-depth information for both the new and experienced food preserver. Chapters include Preserving Food, Canning, Pickled Products, Jellied Fruit Products, Freezing and Drying. This 5th edition has 35 new tested recipes and processes, in addition to a new section with recommended procedures for home-canned salsas. More >>

Demonstrations on DVD

So Easy to Preserve videos are IN STOCK.  The videos are discussions and demonstrations of methods, but do not contain the book.  Pricing and ordering instructions are found on the printable order form; there is no online ordering.  Please read the order form by using the link to the right called "DVD Order Form."

The So Easy to Preserve video series is eight shows (20 to 35 minutes each) which provide a discussion of preservation principles and how-to demonstrations of methods. (The book is not contained on the DVDs.) Features include home canning of tomatoes, vegetables and fruits; freezing fruits and vegetables; drying fruits and vegetables; pickling; making jams and jellies; and, a show devoted to the canned specialties of hot chile salsa, mango chutney and spicy jicama relish. The methods demonstrated continue our tradition of teaching USDA-recommended practices for food safety as well as high quality finished products. This series was produced with the assistance of CSREES-USDA under the National Center for Home Food Processing and Preservation project. More >>