Easy down-home canning from the heartland. Great country cooking shouldn't be complicated, it should inspire us to slow down and to enjoy not only the product, but also the process. The absolute best farm recipes of America's heartland are the perfect foundation for any cook--beginner or expert--to recapture that inherent joy of down-home cooking. This series not only gives the "Blue Ribbon Best" recipes, but information about equipment and ingredients and many helpful tips. Lip Smackin' Jams and Jellies is a collection of the best recipes for jams, jellies, marmalades, butters, curds, conserves and preserves--plus a few great breads to spread them on. With the help of chef Sharon Reiss and photographer Colin McGuire, the Butlers lay out the ingredients, tips, instructions and images of country favorites like Celia's Sour Cherry Jam, Cider House Apple Butter and Old-Time Grape Jelly. These recipes and the fun format in which they are presented will bring out the true country in any cook.