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

In March 2013, I was alerted to a campaign by Clippy Mckenna, with the support of MEP, Arlene McCarthy

Whether you are an experienced or novice jam-maker,

What do you give as gifts to someone who seems to have everything? I enjoy giving and receiving preserves,

With their crystal clear and vibrant colours, sweet and savoury jellies make delicious accompaniments to meats,

In late summer, If I have gluts of fruit I make fruit butters and cheeses.

Traditionally, there are four types of pickles:-
Clear Pickle ( single vegetable)
Mixed Pickle ( mixed vegetables)

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.

Originally from South America, tomatoes were first grown in the UK as ornamental climbers, and cultivated for their decorative leaves and fruit.