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Vivien Lloyd Black Currants

Strawberry and Black Currant Curd

Published on April 15, 2014April 8, 2021 by Viv Category: Fruit Curds

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

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Vivien Lloyd Discovering Damsons

Foraging in my Freezer – Chocolate – Damson Recipe

Published on April 3, 2014April 8, 2021 by Viv Category: Recipes & Views

I must confess to having a love affair with the damson.Pic With their blue-black skin and astringent/sweet flavour they are a firm favourite.

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Grow gooseberries

Foraging in my Freezer – Gooseberry Chutney

Published on April 2, 2014April 8, 2021 by Viv Category: Chutneys


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.

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grow red currants

Foraging in my Freezer – Redcurrants

Published on April 1, 2014April 1, 2023 by Viv Category: Jellies

March, April and May are three of the quietest months for preservers.

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lemon curd Gustia

Memories of Menton – Markets, Croissants and Lemon Curd

Published on March 25, 2014April 1, 2023 by Viv Category: Fruit Curds

Markets

One of the many highlights of my trip to Menton was visiting markets. We went to Ventimiglia, just over the

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Memories of Menton 
- Marmalades and Fête du Citron

Published on March 23, 2014April 1, 2023 by Viv Category: Marmalades


One of the joys of Twitter is meeting like-minded preservers of fruit and vegetables. During a trip to

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Vivien Lloyd Marmalade

Baking with Marmalade – Recipes

Published on January 14, 2014February 19, 2025 by Vivien Category: Baking, Recipes & Views

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

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Vivien Lloyd - Edible Gifts

Edible Gift Ideas – Real Mincemeat

Published on November 11, 2013March 31, 2023 by Vivien Category: Recipes & Views

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

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Lemons for Preserves

Fruit Curds: Make and Bake Now Available on iBooks®

Published on September 28, 2013February 22, 2022 by Vivien Category: eBooks, Fruit Curds

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

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Backberry Jam Recipe

Beautiful Blackberries – Chutney

Published on September 20, 2013April 8, 2021 by Vivien Category: Chutneys


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,

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