Also known as sugar corn and pole corn, sweet corn is a maize with a high sugar content. It is pollinated by wind, so best grown closely in a block.
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Preserve Your Own – Tomato and Pepper Chutney
Originally from South America, tomatoes were first grown in the UK as ornamental climbers, and cultivated for their decorative leaves and fruit.
Strawberry and Black Currant Curd
If you are new to preserving or looking for an alternative to jam
Foraging in my Freezer – Chocolate – Damson Recipe
I must confess to having a love affair with the damson. With their blue-black skin and astringent/sweet flavour they are a firm favourite.
Foraging in my Freezer – Gooseberry Chutney
No matter how hard they are pruned, my four gooseberry bushes never fail to supply me with an abundant crop during late June and early July.
Foraging in my Freezer – Redcurrants
March, April and May are three of the quietest months for preservers.
Memories of Menton – Markets, Croissants and Lemon Curd
Markets One of the many highlights of my trip to Menton was visiting markets. We went to Ventimiglia, just over the
Memories of Menton - Marmalades and Fête du Citron
One of the joys of Twitter is meeting like-minded preservers of fruit and vegetables. During a trip to
Rhubarb and Lemon Curd Cake Recipe
Rhubarb originated in Asia and was introduced into Europe in the fourteenth century.
Blueberry and Lemon Curd Cake
Jams, marmalades, fruit curds and chutneys bring new texture and flavour experiences to cakes, pastries,