In this podcast we explore one of the three natural preservatives which have been thoughtfully provided for us, enabling us to preserve and keep our food for long periods of time at ambient tempereature. Without salt there would be no human life, it is essential for our body's well-being....
I promised a Part 2 to explain the science behind food preservation which is far more simple than you may have built it up in your mind to be.Once it is understood you will find freedom to decide how best to process the food in your life so that...
I think to counteract the general gloom we need a bit of excitement - let's make some jam! You have never made it before? Well, you are in the right place - this podcast which take you through what to do so that you end up with a few...
I think that marmalade is one of the most underrated preserves, almost an also-ran, but well-made marmalade can be so much more. Elevated beyond our morning toast it becomes an ingredient in it's own right - dressings, baking, glazes, casseroles, barbeques, drinks, sandwich fillings - then muliply by the...
Aaaaand its almost over. I hope everything goes as you wished, that everyone is healthy and happy and full of hope for the New Year. Its time to tidy up, put the decorations away safely for another year, and get ready for the new school term. Happy memories have...
Two - yes TWO recipes today - classic Peppermint Creams - simple, easy, a welcome change from chocolate and rich fruits- it's a real crowd pleaser. Also the absoluteley delicious Apricot Brandy. You need to start two weeks before you actually want to drink it but the upside is,...
If you have a Leaping Lord in your life maybe he would love some Wholegrain Mustard? Another ancient preserve brought to us by the Romans - the soldiers carried it everywhere with them in the form of mustard balls which had been dried in the sun and then carried...
Mix all of the ingredients in a pan, cook for 15 mins - lasts for two years. No further treatment required. A splendid traditional recipe from 200 years ago ( no, I didn't devise it!) What a fabulous thing Mincemeat is and I am restraining my self here as...
Wind back to episode two when I promised you a partner to the Vanilla Sugar - I don't like to disappoint. This is a quick easy make which you can keep as an all-time favourite for your own store cupboard and/or gift - even include in a hamper. 'Oh...
Don't feed all of the stale bread to the ducks and swans, dry it thoroughly and blitz into breadcrumbs. Save in a ziplock bag - its not difficult. One of those little routines of life which, when assimilated as a routine, make the rest of your life a lot...
