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. 


  • Jams, Jellies & Marmalades

Cherry Berry Jam

No Australian summer is complete without cherries. Always a family favourite any excess can be easily transformed into luscious jam....

  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Cornichons by the Cold Method

For this classic French pickle, known as Cornichons au Vinaigre (à Cru), harvest very small pickling cucumbers and process them...

  • Pickles, Chutney, Relish & Sauces

Fig Chutney

Figs decadent berry like and nutty flavour teams up with the classic aromatic and warming spices to create the quintessential...

  • Fruit Cheeses, Butters & Curds

Lemon Curd

Smooth, luscious, and spreadable, a spoon of lemon curd is a spoonful of heavenly deliciousness. It captures the colour and...

  • Jams, Jellies & Marmalades

Mixed Berry Jam

This is unquestionably a sensational jam for berry lovers. While home-made strawberry, raspberry or any of the other berries are...

  • Jams, Jellies & Marmalades

Peach Jam

Transform yellow peaches into a luscious golden summery preserve. This simple recipe produces an intense flavoured jam that will become...