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TRIPLE PEEL – THE CROQUET PLAYERS MARMALADE
A trip to Fortnums and Masons Food Department to hand in my Dalemain competition entry
WHEN MARMALADE MEETS CROQUET This is the l time of year when marmalade, which I consider to be the best preserve of all, meets the game of croquet sometimes referred to as the king of games or the queen of sports in the TRIPLE PEEL MARMALADE – The best preserve of all Probably more…
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THE WORLD’S ORIGINAL DALEMAIN MARMALADE AWARDS
With a special invitation to those living in the North of England
Now to the best competition in the preserves calendar. This week I am delighted to feature the Tenth Year of the Dalemain Marmalade Awards What makes this the fun part of making preserves is that all are invited to submit their homemade marmalade to fit a list of categories. There is also a label competition…
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ESSENTIAL RESOLUTIONS FOR YOUR 2015 PRESERVES LARDER
And to kick start your year, why not attend a marmalade making class
A very Happy New Year to you all and with those wishes come some essential new year resolutions for a super 2015 preserves larder PRESERVE MORE whether it be jams or marmalades, dried fruits or herbs, flavoured oils or vinegars, mincemeats or jellies, pickles or curds, chutneys or sauces there is…
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CHESTNUT THOUGHTS, CHESTNUT JAM AND NAT KING COLE
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Chestnuts are so much part of Christmas fare – chestnuts as a stuffing, whole chestnuts , chestnut jam spread on toast or used as a puree added to ice cream or cream, mixed with puddings or made into a chestnut tart . So it is all very well for Nat King Cole to entice…
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GIFT IDEAS FOR JAM AND CHUTNEY MAKERS
Fun and inspirational presents for would be preservers and the experienced cook
With Christmas just around the corner, I have a few last minute gift ideas for seasoned preservers as well as beginners. They can either be bought in shops in the UK, online or given as invitations. What better time to suggest and support a brilliant pastime. PRETTY JARS AND BOTTLES Unusual and pretty jars and bottles…
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A SPECTACULAR YEAR FOR SEVILLE ORANGES
A guest post from Ave Maria Farm in Seville
AS I LOOK FORWARD TO THE START OF THE MARMALADE SEASON, I AM DELIGHTED TO HAVE RECEIVED THIS POST FROM AMADORA GAHONA, the daughter of the owner of the AVE MARIA SEVILLE ORANGES FARM. THE OWNER is AMADORA FRAGA and pictured here ‘This is the story about our Sevilles oranges and it expresses the sentiments and…
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LEMON CONFIT
The legend of the lemons of Menton
Earlier this summer I spent a blissful few days in Menton on the Cote D’Azur relaxing and having something of a reading orgy! Menton is next to the Italian border and has its own special micro climate. It is also known for the bright yellow lemons which grow in abundance, rich in acid and essence….
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Tweet the best photos of your preserves
Your chance to win a copy of Let's Preserve It
*GIVE-AWAY* Throughout Autumn 2014, Square Peg will be giving away copies of Let’s Preserve It every Monday for the best photos of your preserving efforts tweeted @pegssquare with the hashtag #LetsPreserveIt! What a wonderful month to enjoy turning produce into your own jams and chutneys and Square Peg are wanting your best pics for Twitter. You will find more information…
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HERBS FOR GROWING, USING and PRESERVING wherever you live
From sunny window sill and balcony to a kitchen garden
There is nothing simpler or more rewarding than growing your own herbs and when you start to cook to be able to stretch out for a handful of your home grown thyme or basil. Whether you are limited to a small garden or patio, to a balcony, hanging basket, wall planting or a window sill,…
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There may be a huge number of food blogs to follow, but here is one that is totally devoted to all the amazing foods to be preserved and enjoyed. From the same stock as my late aunt Beryl, author of Let’s Preserve It, I shall also endeavour to seek out and offer up advice on…
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