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 a huge choice to make and enjoy
OVERHAUL AND HAVE YOUR EQUIPMENT READY
winter is the best time to sort out and clean up your pans and funnels and ladles. Check out the muslin bags and remove the pesky old labels from last years empty jars for re-use
PLAN AHEAD
SO THAT YOU HAVE THE PRESERVES READY FOR THE RIGHT MOMENT
and remember that while you can tuck into jam as soon as it is made, that chutneys and pickles are better with time so make these well aheadRedcurrant or Mint jelly or sauce ready to serve with your lamb at Easter
Tomato sauce for the summer party and BBQ
Chutneys to serve with curries particularly in the winter
Chutneys for summer spreads
Have number of favourite and unusual preserves to offer as a gift at Christmas or other occasions or just to cheer some one up on a visit.
Dried herbs are always in use so ensure there are plenty to see you through the winter cooking
Mincemeat, cranberry sauce or relish to serve with the traditional Christmas turkey and pies,
JOIN A CLASS
And for the faint hearted in making preserves and or if you have never seen it underway in the kitchen there are a couple of well set up classes to help
London – Divermenti
are running a hands on Masterclass entitled Marmalade A Bittersweet Collection with Sarah Randall
Saturday 31st January 11.00 -2.30 £115
http://www.divertimenti.co.uk/cookery-school
Timsbury, Bath –Vale House
are holding Marmalade and Bake Days
on either the 23rd January or 14th February from 10 – 5pm £120
http://valehousekitchen.co.uk/
Please add any other new year resolution thoughts you may have
I shall post some more preserve cooking and allied courses later but if you know of any other marmalade making courses please add them into the comments box below
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Pippa
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