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

Cherry Apple Chutney

A mixture of sweet dark and tangy red cherries and cooking apples are infused with Moroccan-style spices to create this...

  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Pineapple Chutney

Sweet and luscious, the taste of the tropics is captured in this irresistible pineapple chutney. Flavoured up with Indian spices...

  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Pinky Pickled Radish

A refreshing pickle with the renowned spicy bite of radish – what a great combination. It’s pink, it’s pretty and...

  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Al's Taka Tala

Taka Tala, an African spiced fruit sauce created by a Zimbabwean farmer, has a unique blend of summer fruit and...

  • Jams, Jellies & Marmalades

Silvanberry and Vanilla Jam

Silverberry and vanilla jam on a traditional English scone are one of my OMG preserve moments. Its sweetness is just...

  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Curried Nectarine Relish

Succulent fragrant nectarines combined with sweet and aromatic spices creates an exotic summery chutney that will be loved by all....