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?
This lightly spiced jam is made with blueberries and blackberries and is perfect served over hot buttermilk biscuits, pancakes, or in mini tart shells.
One of the best fruits of summer, Peaches, are enhanced by the delicate floral notes of honey and the hint of Bergamot in Earl Grey Tea. For some reason I can't get Do-Re-Mi from Sound of Music out of my head...
A cherry ginger fruit butter sweetened with honey instead of sugar, which has many health benefits. The cherries and ginger compliment each other nicely to create a refreshing spread that sing summer!
The mild flavour of Black Raspberries is enhanced by the addition of Chambord and honey in this jam. This is also a case of finding some booze in the back of the cupboard that worked perfectly!
My rhubarb discoveries, sweet, savory and wonderful: Strawberry-rhubarb sauce; rhubarb, lavender, honey preserves; rhubarb chutney; rhubarb gooseberry strawberry rose petal (RGSR) preserves; Asian style rhubarb pickle and more.
