Recipes

Welcome to my world of preserving.  This collection contains recipes to suit every taste, from the sweet and luscious, hot and fragrant through to wonderful tongue tickling salty and tangy flavours. 

With recipes for beginners as well as those ready to step up to the next level, it contains classics as well as artisanal preserves. 

Adding vibrancy, diversity and sustenance, life is better with a preserve on the table.  Delve into the art of preserving and if you have any questions or need more information, I would love to hear from you. 


  • Jams, Jellies & Marmalades

Rhubarb, Strawberry & Vanilla Jam

This easy-to-make rhubarb and strawberry jam is an absolute must-try recipe. Heady with the fresh fragrance of sun-ripened strawberries and...

  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Beetroot Chutney

Beetroot’s unique sweet and earthy flavour produces a very versatile chutney. Combined with cinnamon, clove, ginger and citrus, the kitchen...

  • Preserves

Globe Artichoke Preserved in Oil

Capture the flavour of the Mediterranean summer by preserving your own artichokes. Preserve your next abundant artichoke harvest with this...

  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Spiced Apple Chutney

Apples and Autumn, a classic seasonal pair team up perfectly with the exotic flavours of ginger, coriander, cumin, and mustard...

  • Jams, Jellies & Marmalades

Fig & Ginger Jam

Figs are the Autumn hero and our White Genoa fig tree never fails to produce an abundant crop. This simple recipe...

  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Punjab Pickled Limes

These pickled limes are hot, salty, sweet and sour all in one mouthful. Originating from the north Indian Punjab region,...