Preserving

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.

A Second World War pamphlet describing alternative garnishes in light of wartime restrictions on the use of sugar.

A Second World War guide to safe preserving, to guard against waste or loss of food.

Proper procedures for food preservation and storage are outlined in this Second World War pamphlet.

A Second World War pamphlet on making creative use of peaches, apples, and other late summer fruits.