The Encyclopedia of Country Living: An Old Fashioned Recipe Book (Encyclopedia of Country Living) | 
| Author: Carla Emery
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  110 reviews
Sales Rank: 14340
Media: Paperback
Edition: 9th
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 864
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.1
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.4 x 1.7
ISBN: 157061377X
Dewey Decimal Number: 640
EAN: 9781570613777
ASIN: 157061377X
Publication Date: March 6, 2003
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For twenty years people have relied on these hundreds of recipes, instructions, and morsels of invaluable practical advice on all aspects of growing and preparing food. This definitive classic on food, gardening, and self-sufficient living is a complete resource for living off the land with over 800 pages of collected wisdom from country maven, Carla Emery--how to cultivate a garden, buy land, bake bread, raise farm animals, make sausage, milk a goat, grow herbs, churn butter, catch a pig, make soap, work with bees and more. Encyclopedia of Country Living is so basic, so thorough, so reliable, it deserves a place in every home--whether in the country, the city, or somewhere in between.
Product Description
Initially self-published 20 years ago, The Encyclopedia of Country Living has become the trusted guidebook to sustainable, self-sufficient living. Filled with memorable anecdotes, crucial advice, and a generous helping of good humor, this compendium provides detailed information about food production — growing, processing, cooking, and preserving — together with hundreds of illustrations and recipes. With updates of over 1,100 mail order sources, including websites and email addresses, this revised edition is the definitive classic text for living off the land. “Carla Emery is certifiably one of the craziest, warmest, ... funniest, wisest, most lovable, and idealistic zanies now walking the earth.” — Mother Earth News
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 a lot of information July 2, 2008
definitely has a bunch of homesteading info. probably could use some editing, but overall a very good resource to learn from. should not read from start to finish, pick a chapter about something you want to learn and read that.
 The best overall book for country living June 5, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
There's a reason why so many farmers and homesteaders consider Carla Emory's book to be THE definitive source of information. Sure she wrote it many years ago, but it has evolved with each printing into a total package of information. It covers everything from raising and butchering livestock, to baking, gardening, canning, using herbs, building chicken coops and churning butter. I've turned to it many times when I needed information, or to read about something I was considering trying. She has a very no-nonsense approach, much like our farming grandparents did, and I appreciate that most of all.
If I had to pick ONE book to help us prepare to homestead, this is it!! June 2, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This ninth edition includes the most valuable information on all aspect of the homestead. Carla wrote this over decades at different stages in her life. She tells us how to butcher an animal, how to grow a huge variety of crops, how to keep chickens for eggs and meat, bees for honey, and many other tidbits. She includes many recipes, too. I follow a traditional diet, so wouldn't necessarily use many of her recipes, but the information about farming is extremely valuable to me.
Country Essential! February 29, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
The Encyclopedia of Country Living is indispensible for the homestead or real country living! Or for those in the city who are dreaming of the country life...It is as homey as a crackling fire on a wintery night or the smell of homemade bread wafting, and as useful as that special tool on the farm which can be used in endless ways. Carla Emery has put together an amazing amount of information which is really enjoyable to read~ it's hard to put down!
Get ready to pack! February 26, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
This book is amazing!!! Don't let the title fool you. Recipes are mostly side notes compared to the incalculable information contained within. (I almost didn't buy it thinking it would be full of unwanted recipes). I have searched through numerous books on the topic of having a self-sufficient farm and moving to the country. This is absolutely the best one there is, hands down. I prefer the newer updated version (blue rimmed, 2003) as it contains websites. With this book in hand, I would only recommend you buy two others if you are serious about moving to the country and becoming independent. Its rival, in my opinion, is John Seymour's The Self-Sufficient Life. It's a gem and fills in any gaps you might have after reading Emery's book. [If you have animals you will obviously need to know specifics about your breed(s) and typical bumps along the way.] But, I would say that the only other topic that needs polishing and more detail is beekeeping. Find a good volume on that topic, read these three books throughly, and I believe that you need little less than a great desire to make it happen, a positive outlook, and some neighbors willing to offer advise - I doubt they will be difficult to find in a place where people are grateful for their opportunity to work the land and lend a hand when needed.
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