Tag Archives: jam

Autumn jellies: quince

Posted on November 15, 2011 by

             Just when you think long hours standing stirring over  a hot stove are over, autumn fruits begin to come on tap. What order you get them in depends on the weather. Medlars, for example, … Continue reading →

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Sterilising & Storing

Posted on September 25, 2011 by

To avoid food poisoning and stop your stored preserves from developing interesting mould cultures, all jams, marmalades, chutneys and bottled fruit or vegetables should be kept in properly sterilised jars. You can do this by plunging jars and their lids … Continue reading →

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Peach jam

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

2011 will go down as the year of the peach. I’m not sure whether this is because we’ve simply had ideal peach conditions. Or whether it’s due to the fact that I bothered to spray my peach trees at appropriate … Continue reading →

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8 September 2011

Posted on September 8, 2011 by

I should go back to my old gardens more often. And perhaps more pre-arranged. I was on the coast near Tarquinia yesterday, and took a trip up to town to see the garden I did there some years ago. I … Continue reading →

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