Preserving
Home canning in wartime
To reduce the stress on resources, families were encouraged to increase the shelf life of their perishable foods by canning them at home. This is a guide to preparing and preserving fruits and vegetables, including berries, peaches, plums, and pears.
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Wartime Canning .pdf
Wartime Pickles and Relishes
A Second World War pamphlet describing alternative garnishes in light of wartime restrictions on the use of sugar.
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wartimep&r.pdf
Wartime Jams and Jellies
A Second World War pamphlet on making creative use of peaches, apples, and other late summer fruits.
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wartimej&j.pdf
Canning Fruits and Vegetables
Proper procedures for food preservation and storage are outlined in this Second World War pamphlet.
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canningf&v.pdf
Home Preservation of Meats, Poultry, Fish and Soups
A Second World War guide to safe preserving, to guard against waste or loss of food.
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homepreservation.pdf