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

When is a Jam not a Jam?

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.

If you are new to preserving or looking for an alternative to jam