La Fuensanta

Published on March 26, 2020March 27, 2020 by Nigel

Last October when I booked a trip to Seville

Marmalade Masterclasses

Published on February 11, 2020February 11, 2020 by Nigel

My 2020 Marmalade season has been the busiest since the publication of First Preserves in 2011. I feel privileged to teach members of the Women’s Institute marmalade

Baking with Marmalade – Recipes

Published on January 14, 2014November 23, 2019 by Nigel

Between now and the end of February, I have two precious months to juice, slice, simmer and boil the king of citrus fruits,

Edible Gift Ideas – Real Mincemeat

Published on November 11, 2013 by Nigel

Traditional mincemeat has been under attack in recent months. Real Mincemeat is made from a small list of specific ingredients. The Jam and Similar Products

Fruit Curds: Make and Bake Now Available on iBooks®

Published on September 28, 2013November 23, 2019 by Nigel

Fruit curds are a decadent alternative to jam. They are popular as a spread and as a baking ingredient. Fruit Curds: Make and Bake

Beautiful Blackberries – Chutney

Published on September 20, 2013November 23, 2019 by Nigel

This year there has been a bumper crop of blackberries, both wild and cultivated, to make my favourite Chutney and Jams. Following a wet winter,

Succulent Strawberries

Published on July 2, 2013November 23, 2019 by Nigel

As the days lengthen and the sporting calendar has a brief break from league football, the first crops of summer berries arrive. English strawberries

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