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. 


  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Pear and Eggplant Kasundi

Kasundi has to be one of my all-time chutney favourites. In this recipe, pear, eggplant, tomatoes are combined with a...

  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Pickled Green Bean with Tarragon

Snapping fresh green beans, crisp and delectable,  are a spring time favourite. This recipe of pickled green beans flavoured with...

  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Nectarine Relish

This fruity and vibrant nectarine relish is simple to make,  yet it provides a vibrancy to whatever it accompanies.  My...

  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Plum & Ginger Chutney

The naturally intense flavour of plums combined with ginger, allspice and clove produces an alluring chutney. It has a tarty...

  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Nectarine and Rhubarb Chutney

Yellow nectarines and ruby red rhubarb make a perfect team in this  summertime chutney. While the nectarines are sweet and...

  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Pickled Blueberries

The sweet-tart-fruity combination of pickled blueberries are a perfect partner with soft cheese, on  antipasti platters, alongside BBQ meats or...