Can It!: The Perils and Pleasures of Preserving Foods at first glance might seem to repeat the contents of numerous 'how to can' books on the market; but any foodie making such a hasty evaluation would be doing a disservice to themselves by passing on this book with the presumption that its information mirrors others on the market. It's not a recipe or 'how to can' guide but a history and scientific coverage of the changing world of food preservation which surveys all major canning techniques including salting and fermentation, pairing historic with modern recipes and examining different cuisines and approaches from around the world. . . . Any cook interested in not just recipes but the wider-reaching history of food preservation will find Can It!: The Perils and Pleasures of Preserving Foods an unexpectedly lively, fun read. -- Donovan's Bookshelf