The Preserver's Year

Fruittea

Hi Debtfree Just looked at a couple of pages of this thread - shame it's gone quiet as I think it could be useful. I'd be happy to subscribe.

Gem-gem

It would be great if this thread was still running.

Mr_Singleton

Gem-gem wrote: »

It would be great if this thread was still running.

Sounds like you're challenging everyone!

Was skimming through "The Modern Preserver" the other day.... anyone doing anything interesting?

oldtractor

I wonder if thriftlady is the same person who does The Quine Tree blogspot?

LizzieR

Mr_Singleton wrote: »

Sounds like you're challenging everyone!

Was skimming through "The Modern Preserver" the other day.... anyone doing anything interesting?

Recently I've been pickling Jerusalem artichokes; pickling wild garlic flower buds; freezing chopped wild garlic stems to throw a handful into recipes throughout the year. Not sure the last one really counts as preserving, but it works for me!

auntymabel

oldtractor wrote: »

I wonder if thriftlady is the same person who does The Quine Tree blogspot?

Yes, she is. If you click on her name on one of her posts you will see a link to her home page.

Valli

I made Rhubarb and Ginger Jam at the weekend, nice easy jam to make. Was the first ever jam I learned to make.

MMF007

Ooh, snap! I have just made rhubarb and ginger (used stem ginger) jam.
Last year i used frozen fruits of the forest, bought on offer,. And I added a big splash of cassis - that made lovely jam

My all time favourite is apricot jam! Just the smell of it cooking is delicious.

Am crossing my fingers that a friend gives me some Victoria plums later on, and another will have damsons. :)

Have to confess I have never preserved any savoury things, yet. .. ... ...

greentiger

Oh Valli and MMF007, DH loves rhubarb and ginger jam. I feel a batch coming on!

My first jam was raspberry - impossible to go wrong! 2 ingredients - jam & sugar and same amount of each!

I make lemon curd quite often - in the microwave. Lemons are on offer again in Lidl, but I still have a jar to use, so I'll leave them this time.

Floss

I make jams, jellies & chutneys...one of our faves is rhubarb & ginger, and another is runner bean chutney (uses up a glut!). DH also makes chilli sauce.