Quality, ready‑to‑eat meals don’t have to come from a store shelf. With retort canning, you can create delicious, shelf‑stable, heat‑and‑eat meals that fit in small spaces, travel easily, and support your health goals—whether you’re cooking in a compact Arizona kitchen, prepping for busy weeks, or simply tired of “there’s nothing good to eat” moments.
When I first started, I was thrilled to discover I could make my own MRE‑style meals without jars, clutter, or constant cooking. But my excitement vanished when my vacuum sealer arrived with no guidance on how to safely prepare food for the pouches. I needed more than machine setup—I needed real instructions.
This book is the guide I desperately wished for at the beginning of my journey. It’s not a traditional canning manual. It’s a clear, practical introduction to preserving your favorite high‑quality meals in heat‑and‑eat pouches, with a handful of my own recipes to spark your creativity.
With this book, you can
• Make your own ready‑to‑eat meals
• Travel light
• Stay in control of your diet
• Save money
• Save time
• Reduce kitchen waste
Healthy, convenient food is possible—one pouch at a time.
Have fun. Be healthy and happy.
Joan Freed, the rebel life coach.
I’m on your side.
