The Encyclopedia of Country Living: An Old Fashioned Recipe Book | 
| Author: Carla Emery
Publisher: Sasquatch Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  107 reviews
Sales Rank: 1585
Media: Paperback
Edition: Ninth edition
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.
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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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 Country Essential! February 29, 2008
1 out of 1 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
1 out of 1 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.
Love this book! February 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love this book! It is a great reference book and will tell you anything you need to know about doing things the old fashioned way. I love the little stories between the info. There is a great index and topics are very easy to find. The receipes are great and if the book doesn't have the info that you are looking for, most likely there is a web site listed, or an address listed to the correct government agency to get you what you need. I have had this book for about a year and keep it handy, it's like the Western Garden book, but for every thing to do with living in the country. I purchased this book recently for a gift and my friend loves it and raves about it almost as much as I do.
awesome book FOR LIFE! February 17, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
BUY THIS BOOK AND DITCH ALL THE REST. This book will tell you everything you ever need to know about homesteading, animals, cooking, canning, washing, planting, EVERYTHING... dont waste your time buying 10 different books on 10 different subjects... just buy this ONE and you are set!
Epic Reference! January 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you are looking for a book that will cover all your bases, this is it. Obviously it can be supplemented with other specific books, but if you are looking for an excellent reference book to any question you've ever had, this is the book for you.
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