Step into a simpler way of living with The Guide to Home Canning, a charming spiral-bound cookbook filled with time-honored recipes and practical know-how.
Compiled from Amish kitchens in Holmes and Wayne County, this collection features over 160 recipes for canning meats, soups, vegetables, fruits, sauces, relishes, and more. Whether you're stocking your pantry or just starting your canning journey, this book walks you through the process with easy, step-by-step instructions.
It’s more than a cookbook—it’s a return to tradition. A reminder of full shelves, shared meals, and the quiet satisfaction of doing things by hand.
Perfect for beginners, homesteaders, and anyone who loves preserving the flavors of the season.
Compiled by Ed & Linda Pattin, this cookbook brings together treasured recipes and techniques from Amish communities in Holmes and Wayne County, Ohio—regions known for their deep-rooted traditions of self-sufficiency, farming, and food preservation.
These recipes reflect generations of knowledge passed down through family kitchens, where canning isn’t just a skill—it’s a way of life centered around simplicity, stewardship, and nourishment.