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I first made these vodka pickled cucumbers in 2024. They were served together with sardine rillettes, a recipe I got from Mimi. Since then, I have ensured that there is always a jar of them in my fridge. They go perfectly well with a cheese platter, and can be served with any charcuterie board you … Continue reading Vodka Pickled Cucumbers
You will need a lot of patience to make these dried cherries. The total time they take to dehydrate will be anything from 9 hours onwards, depending on the texture you want. I preferred to use them when they were still soft. Skip ahead to the recipe for Dried Cherries Making dried cherries In December, … Continue reading Dried Cherries
I can think of lots of uses for quick pickled red onions. They are great in a slaw, make for the perfect taco topping, and can be used to elevate an ordinary cheese and tomato toastie. How about adding them finely chopped to a mashed avocado pear with some chopped coriander? Or use with tinned … Continue reading Quick Pickled Red Onions
I veered far away from the traditional when I made this waterblommetjie kimchi. These flowers are only found in the Western Cape, and are harvested when conditions are ideal. This year we had so much rain this winter that the dams were still full of these pretty edible beauties well into October. I have made … Continue reading Waterblommetjie Kimchi
Using Ben's recipe for Maple Fig Jam, I made a black fig jam using Tangier figs. I like to make small batches, so this only made one jar. But next summer I will make more. My mom and dad loved this jam so I know it will make for a great gift when next I … Continue reading Black Fig Jam
After using up all my speciality chutneys I went shopping for a new one. And the options were boring to say the least. So, I created this recipe for apple chutney which I think is amazing. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Apple Chutney ♥ Nearly a week after posting out tap sensor … Continue reading Apple Chutney
I think Purea Di Peperoni should be a staple in anyone's fridge. It is really so easy to make this Pepper Purée and it is a great way to preserve seasonal produce. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Purea Di Peperoni ♥ Finalising our refunds from Air France and KLM did not go … Continue reading Purea Di Peperoni | Pepper Purée
My friend Nico gave me a bottle of Grappa for my 50th birthday with the promise I only drink it with him. Sadly, he passed away before we could enjoy that tipple together so I decided to use the grappa to make a few jars of drunken cherries. Skip ahead to the recipe for Drunken … Continue reading Drunken Cherries
Cherry season is short and sweet and I wanted to make the most of it last December. I made drunken cherries with a quarter of a box I bought directly from the farm. And with another quarter I made cherry and vodka jam. As Dave was away, I ate the rest of the box as … Continue reading Cherry And Vodka Jam
This roasted cherry tomato chutney is best served at room temperature with lamb or beef. Here I have used it to compliment some hake fish cakes. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Roasted Cherry Tomato Chutney ♥ Dogs are such a good indicator of a person's true self. Our first Boxer, Maxine, … Continue reading Roasted Cherry Tomato Chutney
This recipes for tomato chutney is going to be my go to for many reasons. Firstly, it is utterly delicious. And secondly, it is easy to make. Double the recipe when you make this to have some for 'right now' and more for later. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Tomato Chutney ♥ … Continue reading Tomato Chutney
I was gifted a large bag of citrus fruit from a staff member, and then a friend added to the pile. Not wanting any to go to waste I made this citrus marmalade. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Citrus Marmalade ♥ When I mentioned I had been receiving unsolicited calls, Inger left … Continue reading Citrus Marmalade
There is never a good time to discover that your backup has failed. I lost photographs for 16 recipes, which is really sad. But thankfully I can get some off instagram and others off my phone. And for my pickled red cabbage I could just head to the fridge and take new ones. Head straight … Continue reading Pickled Red Cabbage
I had an abundance of citrus fruit and used my oven to make these dried lemons. They in turn were used to make my lemon meringues. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Dried Lemons ♥ I recently travelled to Johannesburg and while I was there I met friends for dinner. We chose a … Continue reading Dried Lemons
I had an abundance of citrus fruit in my basket and did not want to see it go to waste. I had intended to make fresh juice, but every day something else seemed to get in the way of that happening. Eventually I decided to make a batch of dried oranges to use to decorate … Continue reading Dried Oranges
This Red Currant Conserve in known in French as Bar-Le-Duc. This region in the north east of France has been preserving currants using this method since the fourteenth century. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Red Currant Conserve ♥ Last Friday night we got together with friends at a local eatery. They serve … Continue reading Red Currant Conserve | Bar-Le-Duc
Knowing that probiotics can be found in fermented foods I made these ginger cucumber pickles. Ginger is also great for digestion so these had a double benefit. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Ginger Cucumber Pickles ♥ It was really easy for me to decide which supplement to add next to my daily … Continue reading Ginger Cucumber Pickles
Pickled mushrooms make a great addition to a lot of dishes so you might want to make more than the recipe calls for. This is the third installment of my components for the herb gnocchi and mushroom consommé. Skip ahead to the recipe for Pickled Mushrooms In March last year, after watching a TV show … Continue reading Pickled Mushrooms
The cherry season is extremely short so this cherry compote is a great way to ensure you can enjoy this succulent fruit in winter. Pam Corbin recommends using this compote for pies and crumbles, as a cheesecake topping or served with panna cotta or vanilla ice cream. I used it for my chocolate mousse cake. … Continue reading Cherry Compote
I love it when recipes are concise and clear and work! This one for courgette chutney ticks all the boxes. It was so tasty that Dave and I had some straight away, and the rest was put into a jar to mature. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Courgette Chutney ♥ Dave and … Continue reading Courgette Chutney