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Old 06-07-2010, 03:05 PM   #1
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Default Which book is the best?

Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving copyright 2006

or Complete Guide to Home Canning and Preserving by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture 2008

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

I would go with the Ball one.
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Default Re: Which book is the best?

I have the Ball one. It is very thorough.
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Default Re: Which book is the best?

Yep, Ball.
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Default Re: Which book is the best?

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