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jema
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PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 05 5:39 pm    Post subject: Preserved review discussion Reply with quote
    

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A great review by Behemoth with much that mirrors my own view of the book

Which might be summarised as a great book to have to introduce you to various facets of preserving, but not worth the £25 cover price.

Definately as you say, a bit thin in places

jema

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PostPosted: Sat Jan 22, 05 6:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Having a quick read through the review it looks like a good book for the shelf.

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PostPosted: Sat Feb 12, 05 3:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I agree pretty much with Behemoth about this book. I thought it was OK, all right as a casual read, but not something that I would go back to again and again.

I got it for Christmas, but having read the River Cottage books first, I was disappointed. I had a couple of smiles while reading it, but no real delight or inspiration.

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PostPosted: Sat Feb 12, 05 3:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I think it may depend on what level you are at already.

I am pleased to have this one on the shelf as a gift and is it cheap from book bargains.

At the cover price I would be pretty unhappy though.

jema

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 13, 05 11:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I like this book. yes, I think you could take it further in a lot of areas, but as a general overview it insired me to have a go at a lot of things. I'm just wondering where I can fit a drying box......

having a surplus of honey around the place, I can't wait to try the fruit leathers.

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