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Canning, nutrition, and food-storage know-how for a self-reliant kitchen.

Complete Guide to Home Canning: Revised 2015
Complete Guide to Home Canning: Revised 2015

Home canning has changed greatly in the 180 years since it was introduced as a way to preserve food. Scientists have found ways to produce safer, higher quality products. The first part of this publication explains the scientific…

The American Frugal Housewife
The American Frugal Housewife

Lydia Maria Child, a controversial author who fought for the abolition of slavery, first published The American Frugal Housewife in 1829. The book was a huge success and went through 33 editions and secured her place in culinary history…

The U.S. Navy SEAL Nutrition Guide
The U.S. Navy SEAL Nutrition Guide

The U.S. Navy SEAL Nutrition Guide was originally developed for Navy SEAL trainees to help them meet the demands of Naval Special Warfare (NSW). This comprehensive guide covers all the basics of physical wellness with guidance on helping…

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