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 – Chocolate – Damson Recipe
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
Baking with Marmalade – Recipes
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
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®
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
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
As the days lengthen and the sporting calendar has a brief break from league football, the first crops of summer berries arrive. English strawberries