When I lived in that area I would recommend the Ortho book on growing roses. Sunset has one too but I liked the Ortho book better. Don't remember why. The Sunset book would be very area-appropriate at least, with no confusing info on unnecessary stuff like winterizing and blackspot and japanese beetle. Some people do get insulted by the "for Dummies" titles. Guess they don't realize it's a very popular series. My aunt went off on my uncle (her brother) when she asked for a basic computer book and he gave her the 'for Dummies' one. Total temper tantrum. I glanced at the new Better Homes book when it came out. I saw that it's recommending diazinon for things like midges, even though diazinon was removed from the market by the EPA, some years ago. Anyone know what's up with that?? has diazinon been rehabilitated, or what? I've been not recommending it because of that.

Hi Dolivo...I had the exact same questions when I was new. I couldn't understand why one recipe was safe to do one way, and another was so vastly different, and seemed to break the rules, was also safe. keep in mind that I use canning recipes only from the go-to reliable sources such as So Easy to Preserve, NCHFP, Ball Blue Book, Ball complete, and a couple of others that have been vetted here. What I've learned is that these recipes have been scientifically tested for safety. These recipes may differ substantially from each other, but they have been tested to be safe. No, I would not can a cooking recipe, ESPECIALLY one with oil or other ingredients we are not supposed to can, including milk, flour, eggs, breadcrumbs, etc., However, one of the go-to books (don't remember which one) has some oil in the spaghetti sauce recipe. I remember asking the question how it could be safe when we weren't supposed to can with oil. Well, that particular recipe has been tested and we know the source. I would NOT can that recipe if it had been published on a questionable canning site, youtube video, canning books that don't have science or credentials to back them up. I was assured here, as Dave already did, that if the recipes are in the books we've mentioned, they are safe. Just be sure to follow the recipe exactly and don't make substitutions. yes, there are some legitimate subsitutions that can be made, ingredients that can be left out, etc., but until you know which ones you have leeway with, don't do it. Or ask here. Hope that helps. if you have a sauce recipe that is absolutely perfect the way it is, but isn't suitable for canning, by all means prepare it for freezing. Perfectly safe. I do it all the time. I have canning recipes for canning, and cooking recipes that I either eat fresh or freeze. Jill

They are really clever Here is a link to the first postings about them. Here is a link that might be useful: Book Purses

Oh, forgot to mention that is what I'm doing today. I've been off work all week and am planning on making me a new purse today. Monday I made DH a duffle bag out of camouflage material and it turned out really cute. Don't tell him I said it was cute or he won't use it and if you notice I have to call it a duffle bag. I'll post a pic when I can. Some friends have taken him fishing and he took it with him or I would post one now.