Which book is the best?

[Thankfulforgrace]

Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving (http://www.amazon.com/Ball-Complete-Book-Home-Preserving/dp/0778801314/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275948202&sr=1-1) copyright 2006

or Complete Guide to Home Canning and Preserving (http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Home-Canning-Preserving/dp/9650060421/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275948202&sr=1-2) by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture 2008

The Ball one is much more expensive but I want to go with the best book. Thanks! :yes

[eoconnel]

I would go with the Ball one.

[ncsweetpea]

I have the Ball one. It is very thorough.

[Barefoot Bookworm]

Yep, Ball.

[homesteadmama]

I also have the Ball one, and love it! So many great recipes! :tu