Luscious, tart and creamy, homemade lemon curd is pretty simple to make and I can’t remember the last time I actually bought a jar. While the recipe ingredients are basically the same you find variations on quantities and method of making. Continue reading
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Homemade Apple Jelly with Rosemary
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
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