One more indispensable book for your library!

I can't believe I forgot to include the Ball Blue Book Guide to Preserving in my list yesterday! Preserving food is a big part of our homesteading life, and it is one of the easier ways to make a difference in your food bill's bottom line.  Whether you grow your own foods to preserve, harvest from the wild, or take advantage of produce sales in season, canning and other preserving methods are staple skills to learn.  While The Encyclopedia of Country Living definitely covers food preservation, the Ball Blue Book is such an easy reference with great and easy to follow instructions for all types of food preservation, and more recipes than you could probably use in your lifetime.