I have to confess that this is the kind of book that gives me a bit of a thrill. Pietro Demaio is a GP from Melbournes southeast who has a passion for Italian food and culture and, in particular, a passion for home preservation of food. The result is a fantastic book that as far as I know is unique. In a world of mass produced processed foods, here are the secrets to help you preserve vegetables and meat the Italian way. Best of all it doesnt take much work or special ingredients and the result is lovely, wholesome food. As well, the book is full of Pietros anecdotes and passion; he wants to preserve the traditions that he fears we are in danger of losing. (With books like these maybe there is hope!) When we were talking about the book, Pietro asked me about my Italian heritage. Pretty diluted I said more baked beans than casalinga. To which Pietro responded immediately with a wonderful recipe for Italian beans: fry some garlic in good olive oil, add a drained can of cannelini beans and five sage leaves, then a can of tomatoes and simmer for 15 minutes delicious!
Mark Rubbo is a director of Readings Books, Music & Film
Preserving
The Preserving Book
$39.95 – Hardcover book / Dorling Kindersley
Take a tantalising food journey with the Soil Association and find out how to create your own delicious preserves with less sugar and no nasty additives
From luscious jams and jellies to savoury confits and salamis, disc... Buy or find out more →
Preserving The Italian Way
$39.95 – Paperback book /
I have to confess that this is the kind of book that gives me a bit of a thrill. Pietro Demaio is a GP from Melbournes southeast who has a passion for Italian food and culture and, in particular, a passion for home prese... Buy or find out more →
Preserves And Pickles
$24.95 – Hardcover book / Cico Books
Preserves and pickles are the added extra in life, the relish to the meal, the fruity kick to your morning toast, the squidgy filling in your cake, and the sweet hit that makes afternoon tea such a treat. You only have t... Buy or find out more →
A Year In A Bottle: Preserving And Conserving Fruit And Vegetables Throughout The Year
$24.95 – Paperback book / Abc Books
Zesty yet simple raspberry jam on steaming fresh scones from the oven; tasty pickles, relishes and chutneys to complement roasts; and plump, tasty pickled onions and sumptuous fruit cheeses for the cheese platter ... jus... Buy or find out more →
Preserves: River Cottage Handbook Number Two
$35.00 – Hardcover book / Bloomsbury
Preserving is a centuries-old way to make the most out of every season, stretching the more bountiful months into the sparser ones - and what's more, it is fun, rewarding and easy to learn. Explaining the history, scienc... Buy or find out more →
Preserves: Traditional, Tempting, Tried-and-True
$24.95 – Paperback book / Penguin Books
Traditional delights from the nation's favourite cooks
The cooking skills of CWA members are legendary and Country Women's Association Preserves includes more than 90 of their recipes for classic, country-style preserves... Buy or find out more →
Italian Cooking
Cooking With Italian Grandmothers Recipes And Stories From Tuscany To Sicily →
Jessica Theroux
$55.95
