Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Allspice Dram is the secret ingredient in all the hottest fall cocktails, and it's easy to make at home. Crushed Jamaican allspice berries and cinnamon are infused into dark rum, then mixed with a brown sugar syrup to make a spicy liqueur.
Nitrite-free fresh chorizo with allspice, achiote, and three chiles, using local wild hog meat. Try this, and you will never again buy store-bought chorizo.
Moomins are characters created by Tove Jansson. If, like me, you are a Moomin fan, you will be thrilled to learn about the Moomins Cookbook, where I found this excellent pickle recipe. I have slightly modified it, leaving the Moomin spirit intact.
If you want to feel like creating a new texture with the same flavours, mix the pickled peppers' ingredients, thicken them with pectin and create an original, aromatic spread for sandwiches, toasts and grilled meats.
A perfect balance between vinegar and sugar, the addition of garlic and allspice, as well as a small amount of oil create an exceptionally complex, smooth and delicate flavour.
Sweet and tangy mango provides the perfect backdrop for a gingery, spicy chutney. Perfect to serve with cheese as an appetizer or any Indian dish. Fill your pantry!
