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?
How to make jam with just about any fruit you happen to have hanging around. This is a mixed fruit jam - peaches, strawberries, blueberries, plums and cranberries
Picked earlier than their red cousins (and abundant this time of year), green strawberries have been popping up on high-end menus for the last several years. And they show no sign of going out of style any time soon.
This is how I made my own alcoholic brew from foraged wild blackberries. I use the term "cider" loosely here, since there is no actual apple juice involved. It has great flavor and carbonation, and was a fun and easy home projec
I am slightly addicted to chilli and eat it on as many foods as possible. This is a spicy and sweet chilli jam with garlic and ginger. I think it has a bit of a spicy kick but it is not mouth burning.
Pickled Golden Raisins are a spectacular addition to roasted and stewed meats, especially lamb. Stud your basmati with them and a few buttery toasted almonds; your rice just got an upgrade.