Latest Blog Posts - Pickles, Jams and Preserves
- Non-alcholic Elderflower ChampagneI’m fed up with moaning about the weather, but it has certainly give cause for us to do so over the last few years and this spring has been no exception. I did think though, more »...
- St Clement’s Marmaladeon May 13, 2013What better way to start the day than with warm buttered toast and marmalade. Whilst there are endless varieties of marmalade available in the shops, making (and eating) your own is somehow much more satisfying. more »...
- ……More from Tomball, Texas!on May 5, 2013 in Thoughts From The Kitchen SinkHi Guys, you know its so good to hear from our little community, its just a shame that more of you don’t join in. I’m certain there must be loads of you with great jam more »...
- Wild Blackberries in Tomball, Texason Apr 29, 2013 in Guest BloggerHi Jess, Just wanted to send some pics to you of the Blackberries we picked today in the neighbourhood. Joe was out for about 3 hours picking and came back with a bucketful. Needless to more »...
- Rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb…….What glorious jam making goodies! Wont be long now before the jam making session starts in earnest, thank goodness. I was outside yesterday examining the buds on my blackcurrant bush to see how many fruits more »...
- The Science of Jam MakingAs the weathermen seem to be saying that winter is finally about to release its icy grip, I thought I might repost this in anticipation of a bumper summer harvest. Well we can live in more »...
- Sweet Cucumber Pickleon Apr 7, 2013From little acorns oak trees grow or so they say. Well let’s hope that from these little cucumber plants large cucumbers will issue forth. Actually they are gherkins to be fair and I like nothing more »...
- Getting Ready for BusinessWhat a gorgeous selection of jam making equipment! I’ve just been sitting here thinking about what I’m going to make this year. There’s all sorts of wonderful ideas going round in my head as I more »...
- Ginger Marmaladeon Mar 28, 2013This winter weather is starting to go well beyond a joke. It’s got me pacing the kitchen trying to decide on a recipe that will cheer me up and warm the cockles of the heart more »...
- Pickled Asparagus – what a treat!I just had to re-post this!! The British readers of this blog will know why instantly. For those from farther flung fields, to say the weather here is somewhat different to this time last year more »...
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