About this item
An all-American tradition. Since the early 1800s America's state fairs have celebrated community. Now, 200 years later, food contests and recipe judging are more popular than ever and a blue ribbon from a state fair competition still signals that the winner is truly outstanding. Blue Ribbon Canning Across America captures the best of the best with nearly 139 home-canning recipes that have won top prizes in fairs across the nation and share the tips that show you how to follow that success. You can do it. Blue Ribbon Canning Across America will teach you time-honored canning techniques such as: Basics - ingredients and equipment Methods - water bath processing, pressure canning, safety, and storing Recipes - 139 first-prize-winning recipes showcased in delightful, full-color photographs Back to the basics.
About the Author
Award-winning cookbook author Linda J. Amendt, an accomplished and experienced baker and home canner, has won nearly 1000 awards in food competitions across the United States, including over 700 first place blue ribbons and special awards for excellence. She has earned national recognition for her exquisite food creations. In recognition of her writing talents, Linda Amendt has earned 16 national and international cookbook awards.
Linda Amendt currently serves as the Head Judge for the preserved foods and baked goods competitions at the California State Fair. She is also a highly respected judge, advisor, and sponsor at state and county fairs, including the OC Fair in Orange County, California.
Linda Amendt's tropical "Pineapple Coconut Crumb Muffin" was chosen as the Grand Prize Winner in the nationwide 2009 Mimi's Meaningful Muffin Search contest sponsored by Mimi's Cafe to celebrate the restaurant's 30th birthday. Her winning muffin was featured on the menu in all 144 restaurants across the United States, with $40,000 from the sales of her muffin donated to Share Our Strength to help end childhood hunger in America.
Book Awards
Gluten-Free Breakfast, Brunch & Beyond
Gold Award for Cooking, Food & Wine Books from the Mom's Choice Awards
Best Cookbook Award at the London Book Festival
400 Sensational Cookies
Gold Award for Cooking, Food & Wine Books from the Mom's Choice Awards
Cordon d' Or - Gold Ribbon International Culinary Cookbook Academy Award
Best Baking Cookbook Award from the International Book Awards
Best Baking Cookbook Award from the National Best Book Awards
Best Dessert Cookbook Award from the National Best Book Awards
Best Cookbook Award at the London Book Festival, Paris Book Festival, New York Book Festival, Los Angeles Book Festival, and the San Francisco Book Festival
175 Best Jams, Jellies, Marmalades & Other Soft Spreads
Cordon d' Or - Gold Ribbon International Culinary Cookbook Academy Award
Best Preserving Cookbook Award from the International Book Awards
Best Preserving Cookbook Award from the National Best Book Awards
Blue Ribbon Preserves
IACP Cookbook Awards - Finalist - First Book: The Julia Child Award
