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What makes a truly perfect recipe for spaghetti and meatballs? Is there an ultimate devil’s food cake? What makes a recipe worthy of your forever files? In Smitten Kitchen Keepers: A Kitchen Counter Conversation, listeners get the chance to sit across the counter from Deb Perelman and hear her thoughts on these questions and more, as she chats about 44 fail-safe, satisfying recipes you’ll rely on for years to come.

If you’ve struggled with inconsistent results from tutorials or found other resources too complicated, this book is your comprehensive, step-by-step guide to mastering the art of food preservation. Packed with practical advice, expert tips, and foolproof methods, The Preserver’s Handbook is designed to help you avoid common mistakes and achieve success in every method.

Delivery is expensive. Eating a spoonful of peanut butter is depressing. You can’t imagine having the energy to chop an onion. But somehow, you gotta eat. How does anyone feed themselves under these conditions? Enter You Gotta Eat, a friendly, accessible resource for getting something on your plate when you have too much on your plate. Part cookbook, part pep talk, and part action plan, You Gotta Eat offers tips and tactics—plus ten “do exactly this” recipes—for making effortless food that’s nourishing, tasty, and even a little fun.

Discover the timeless art of fermentation with From Garden to Jar: A Beginner's Journey to Fermenting Success by Oliver Standish. This comprehensive guide is perfect for beginners looking to turn fresh, homegrown produce into nutrient-rich, fermented foods bursting with flavor. Whether you’re eager to make your sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, or fermented beverages like kombucha, this book covers everything you need to get started. Standish walks you through the fundamentals of fermentation, demystifying the process with simple, step-by-step instructions and expert tips.

Are you ready to embrace a self-sufficient, eco-friendly lifestyle, even if you're starting from scratch? “The Essentials for Homesteading” is your gateway to success. Whether in a cozy apartment or a sprawling countryside, this practical guide will help you thrive without breaking the bank.