Honest comparison
The Lost SuperFoods Review: Is It Worth It Next to My Other Pantry Books?
I compared it with the Ball Blue Book and the free USDA guide. Here's what each one is good for.
I own three preserving references, and they don't do the same job. Here's how I'd choose if I were starting over.
| The Lost SuperFoods | Ball Blue Book | USDA Complete Guide (free) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Old, long-keeping foods: trail foods, frontier and Depression-era recipes, storage tricks | Modern canning and jam recipes | Tested safety times for canning |
| Format | Illustrated book (digital or physical) | Paperback | |
| Price | Paid; see the current price on the official page | Around $12 | Free |
| Fun to read | Very: lots of history | Practical | Dry but essential |
What I liked
- It collects recipes I'd only seen scattered across old forums: pemmican-style foods, hardtack and more.
- Clear photos and step-by-step layouts.
- It sits nicely next to my canning books instead of replacing them.
What to know
- It's not a canning safety manual. For canning times, use the USDA guide.
- Some recipes call for ingredients that take time to source (tallow, lye, bulk grains).
- It's sold online through ClickBank, which offers a refund window. Check the terms on the official page.
My verdict
If old-fashioned, long-keeping food fascinates you the way it does me, it's a fun and useful shelf companion. If you only want jam, buy the Ball book and skip it.
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