Preserves

Some recipes begin with a shopping list ...This one began with a bucket of blackberries. The sort that arrive in a neighbour's hand with a smile and the words, "I thought you might like these." The sort that stain your fingertips purple before you've even reached the kitchen .. and those very blackberries became a delicious homemade curd, rich with a gentle sharpness and gloriously jewel coloured ( When Life Gives You Blackberries ... Make Blackberry Curd.) Generously spooned

They say when life gives you lemons, you should make lemonade ... But every now and then, life has other plans ... Not long ago, I mentioned to my husband that we really ought to go blackberry picking. I had a craving to make a blackberry curd and imagined an afternoon spent wandering the hedgerows, returning home with purple-stained fingers and enough berries to fill a basket. About twenty minutes later, there was a quiet knock at the door, and on the doorstep sat a generous

How an old-fashioned root vegetable became my favourite preserve of the summer ... Some recipes arrive with months of planning. Others arrive in the hands of a neighbour carrying a rather extraordinary vegetable. When I was given mangelwurzels ahead of village Mangelwurzel celebrations, I'll admit I wasn't entirely sure where to begin. Most people know them as livestock feed, not something destined for toast or afternoon tea. But curiosity has always been my favourite ingre

Giardiniera is a classic Italian garden pickle that brings a burst of tangy, crunchy flavour to any meal. This vibrant mix of pickled vegetables is perfect as a condiment, appetiser, or snack. Making giardiniera at home lets you control the freshness and customise the flavours to your liking. This recipe uses simple ingredients like cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, olives, and courgettes, combined with a flavourful brine that preserves the vegetables and enhances their taste.

I love to make this Hibiscus & Rose Tea Plum Jam almost for the smell alone, but trust me when I say it tastes just as beautiful. Combining juicy plums with the fragrant notes of hibiscus and rose tea, transforms an everyday jam into moments of indulgence and delight. In this guide, we’ll reveal how to make this delectable jam, suggest creative uses for it, and explain why it has become a beloved favourite in our house. Why Hibiscus and Rose Tea? Hibiscus and rose are cheris

If you’re searching for an exciting twist on classic comfort food, you’ve found the perfect recipe. This Sweet and Savoury Slow Cooked...

Rhubarb season is here, which means it's also hunting season for my elderly neighbour as she turns pro stalker and there'll be no avoiding her rhubarb harvest generosity. There's no escaping it, even when she can't catch me on the driveway, I'll find a seemingly endless supply of vibrantly coloured rhubarb hanging on my front door. While I love rhubarb, there’s only so much I can consume at once and it really forces you to think about how to use it, so it doesn't end up