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Blackberry Chutney- Autumn In A Jar

– As I may have mentioned once or twice before, I love the changing seasons. Jam and Chutney making is called “preserving” for several reasons. Obviously it is a natural way of keeping seasonal food edible for many months or … Continue reading

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Buttermilk Scones

– I have recently posted “Speedy Scones” and “Cheesy Scones”. I make no apology whatsoever for posting another scone recipe. I love them and have developed a slight obsession for cream teas. This has necessitated even longer walks for Mango … Continue reading

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Strawberry Jam- A Simple Family Favourite

– Everyone has their favourite jam. Even people who say they don’t like jam much (who?)- go on ask them, they still can tell you their favourite. Personally, my favourites are raspberry or blackcurrant, both of which I love on … Continue reading

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Lime Curd- Luscious and Luxurious

– I have a teaspoon problem. None in the drawer- all in the dishwasher. It’s a recurring problem, every time I make lemon or lime curd. No, the recipe does not require the use of a multitude of small spoons. … Continue reading

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Lemon Curd- Tasting Sunshine

– A friend sent me a text last week to say a relative of hers had brought some lemons home from the Canary Islands in her suitcase. Did I want some? Does a horse refuse carrots? (note to self- come … Continue reading

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Tomato and Chilli Scrummy Chutney

– This recipe is an old one, passed down through my friends family and then kindly given to me. It makes excellent use of the last tomatoes on the vines or an allotment glut. I just make this whenever tomatoes … Continue reading

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Speedy Scones

– This is the promised recipe for plain, super- speedy, super- scrummy scones. Some of my recipes are better when eaten several days after baking. However, these scones are best eaten the same day (the day after is fine but … Continue reading

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Raspberry Jam- Uncomplicated, Unassuming and Unashamedly Scrummy

– Raspberries are arguably one of the most beautiful of all fruits. They have such a distinctly fresh flavour that withstands cooking processes. Taste this jam in December, close your eyes and you will be transported back to hazy, butterfly … Continue reading

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Cream Tea in the Sunshine- I Have a Hard Job…………Honest

  Mango and I had wonderful, long walk exploring a new footpath. The sun was out and so were all the wild flowers in a proper, old fashioned, un- pesticided/ herbicided English hedgerow. A steep hill on the other side … Continue reading

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Is it Ready Yet Mum?- Testing For a Set

This is just a short technique post on how to test for a set for jams and marmalades. I will refer back to it in several of the recipes. Once you know how to do it (or if you already … Continue reading

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