Stepping back in time at Kew Gardens the royal kitchens now silent and deserted, I tried to imagine the everyday hustle and bustle of busy cooks and servants. For sure larders were once filled with seasonal preserves and feeling a little nostalgic, somehow, apple jelly came to mind. Inspiration can come from the strangest of places! I love taking time to make small batches of preserves and this sweet Apple Jelly with Rosemary makes a delicious condiment to serve alongside a cheese board with a mature cheddar or semi-hard goats cheese. Continue reading “Homemade Apple Jelly with Rosemary”
Category: store cupboard
Sweet Pickled Watermelon Rind
The other day my other half came home with a watermelon and I am sure if it had fallen on anyones foot, it would have required a visit to the hospitals emergency department. We often have watermelon and this time wanted to save and pickle the rind that is usually thrown out. Continue reading “Sweet Pickled Watermelon Rind”
Homemade Dried Tomato Pesto with Black Garlic
Keeping different flavors of pesto is like having savory treats in your store cupboard and with many ways of using these jars, they won’t last long. So it’s a good thing they’re really easy to make. With this recipe used my own oven-dried tomatoes and a few other ingredients from my store cupboard… which lately seems overflowing. Decided to add Urfa chili flakes known for their sweet and smoky flavor and the umami flavors of aged black garlic. Continue reading “Homemade Dried Tomato Pesto with Black Garlic”
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