Phyllis Hobson: 5 books

The first frost doesn’t have to be the end of your tomatoes! Preserving expert Phyllis Hobson offers dozens of delicious recipes for preserving and cooking with green tomatoes. You’ll find everything from green tomato preserves and pickles to mincemeat, croquettes, omelets, sweet and savory pies,...

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

This introductory guide explains the basics of butchering your meat at home, from preparing your animals and equipment through to storing your meat. Covers rabbits, poultry, sheep, goats, veal calves, beef, and hogs and includes information on how to process and use organ meats, pelts and hides, feathers, bones and horns, and fat.

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.