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?
Taste the delicious fragrance of the season's bounty in this simple cordial. Use this recipe as template to create your own flavours from the wild blossoms in your area.
A simple recipe which can be used in so many ways. Just a little goes a long way in enhancing the flavour of so many recipes - including but not limited to your favourite cocktails.
We all know about fermenting grapes, but did you know that the leaves too can be fermented? If you like the flavour of grape leaves in dolmas (or dolmades), and you like a good pickle, this technique is a must-try.
When faced with an abundance of fiddleheads in the spring, here is a way to preserve them to enjoy any time of the year without losing their exquisite flavour.