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Chutney and its many uses
Autumn is a good chutney making time of year so there should be no suggestion of boiling up ingredients only to have jars of the stuff abandoned at the back of your kitchen cupboard (see JAM JAM JAM). If in any doubt of its versatility, here are my suggestions for when to use chutneys: The classic…
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Jam Jam Jam Jam Jam!
I have been prompted into these pouring out USES FOR JAM by Jackie Kaines Lang’s suggestion that after all the time spent over a preserving pan, jars may just be lurking at the back of cupboards. What a thought! There are so many and so here are mine. Do you have any to add? HERE…
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The citric acid problem
Jackie Kaines Lang recently wrote a wonderful piece for her local paper which may strike a chord with other would-be preservers. http://www.berwick-advertiser.co.uk/news/columnists/border-lines-the-problem-with-preserving-1-3019411 Despite a hankering to fill her kitchen cupboards with homemade jars she ended up waging a war on preserves. So for Jackie and those similarly disposed, these are my TOP TIPS for stress free…
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Pick your own
During Summer, farms start overflowing with produce and many welcome visitors picking their own. I was able to combine a trip to Tunbridge Wells (to buy myself a new croquet mallet) with a visit to such a farm in the Garden of England where I found a glut of strawberries. I was also able to ensure that…
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Sterilising jars
Sterilising jars for storing all preserves—chutneys and pickles, jams and marmalade—is essential for avoiding bacteria, fungi and yeast contamination but very simple. After removing old labels discard any jars with chips or cracks and likewise for lids with signs of damage or rust. You may have to buy new lids. Thoroughly wash in hot soapy…
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