In 2017 the Women’s Institute came under fire once again in the media, this time for their marmalade,
When is a marmalade not a marmalade?
Sourdough, Jam and Chutney with Emmanuel Hadjiandreou
Bread and jam, toast and marmalade, from sourdough to soda bread, sweet preserves are synonymous with bread. As with preserving, making bread is a passion of mine and in recent years
National Cream Tea Day Recipes
Founded in 2015 by the Cream Tea Society, National Cream Tea Day is usually held this year on June 24th. Sponsored by Rodda’s and Tiptoe,
Fruit Curds Recipes for Spring
From the end of March to the beginning of June my preserving calendar is quiet.
How I judge Marmalade
When I receive a schedule for a competition I have been asked to judge, marmalade nearly always features in the list
Marmalade Make and Bake
Seville orange season, the time to make marmalade during January and February has come to an end, a good time
Favourite Preserving Books
In a recent interview, Prue Leith was asked to list five favourite cookbooks.
The WI at Glastonbury : 100 bakes
Glastonbury Festival celebrated its 45th birthday this year, and the Women’s Institute ( WI) celebrates its centenary.
WI: Jam and Jerusalem: 100 years of Preserving.
Established in Britain in 1915, the Women’s Institute (WI) was set up to inspire rural women to grow and preserve fruit and vegetables
Ave Maria Farm December 2014
I have been making marmalade using the bitter oranges from Ave Maria Farm for 27 years. I am here today Wednesday 3rd December 2014…..