Recipes

Welcome to my world of preserving.  This collection contains recipes to suit every taste, from the sweet and luscious, hot and fragrant through to wonderful tongue tickling salty and tangy flavours. 

With recipes for beginners as well as those ready to step up to the next level, it contains classics as well as artisanal preserves. 

Adding vibrancy, diversity and sustenance, life is better with a preserve on the table.  Delve into the art of preserving and if you have any questions or need more information, I would love to hear from you. 


  • Preserves

Preserved Lemon

The salty sour combination of preserved lemons may sound unusual but it really works! Their versatility is beginning to be...

  • Fruit Cheeses, Butters & Curds

Quince Paste

A container of quince paste is an indispensable pantry staple and goes a long way. Easy to make, economical and versatile, it...

Sweet Cucumber Relish

When the pickling cucumbers are running rampant in the kitchen garden, take control and transform the cool green cuc’s into...

  • Preserves

Dill Cucumber Pickles - Quick method

Crisp dill pickles infused with garlic and black peppercorns marry perfectly with hot and cold smoked meats and seafood. Thriving...

  • Drying, Salting & Potting

Dried Chillies

Capture the intense spicy pepper-like flavor of chilli using one of the oldest and simplest preserving methods – drying. Using...

  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Mango Chutney

Mango Chutney is the darling in our pantry and it never lasts long. Despite making multiple batches in peak season,...