Blackcurrant curd – and a video from me!

Blackcurrant curd is vibrantly coloured, intoxicatingly fragrant and tangy – and it is very simple to make. As blackcurrants are very much in season here in the UK (I am picking punnets of them every few days at the moment), I love making several batches of them. Continue reading “Blackcurrant curd – and a video from me!”

Bacon Jam

This jam is a glorious combination of salty, smoky, spicy and sweet and is a great partner for cheese. Continue reading “Bacon Jam”

Quick & very easy pear chutney

This simple and delicious chutney is a terrific complement for all manner of savoury dishes: quiche, cold meats, cheese…… Continue reading “Quick & very easy pear chutney”

Bread & butter pickles: spicy, sweet cucumbers

These sweet, spiced and crunchy cucumbers are very easy and quick to make. These sliced cucumbers are basically bathing happily in a sweetened and well flavoured vinegar. Continue reading “Bread & butter pickles: spicy, sweet cucumbers”