Chutneys + Preserves

Yay I am back guest posting over at Polka Dot Bride and this time I have made a lovely recipe for homemade rose-infused vinegar. Isn’t it super pretty-in-pink? This mild, floral vinegar is delicious in salad dressings and marinades and can also be diluted and used as an aftersun spray! Head…

I generally try to eat pretty seasonally but in a big country like Australia, sometimes we have a glut of fruit and veg when you least expect it. I guess it’s still warm enough up in QLD for tomatoes, as there was an abundance at the fruit monger the other…

Another blog challenge picnic post recipe! This spread is kind of like a middle eastern pb&j. It’s salty, nutty and sweet. Try it on toast, soft white rolls or as a cookie sandwich filling (recipe up for a ginger cookie sandwich coming up very soon). In these pics: Quilted mason jar,…

Yip I am officially shrub-mad! Since making the strawberry and sorrel shrub recently, I have been obsessed. For those of you who missed it, a shrub is basically a sweet and tangy fruit or vegetable syrup which is delicious with fizzy water or in cocktails. This tomato one is a…

Yip I am officially the pickle lady! But these sounded too interesting not to try. Inspired by a recipe in Pickles, Pigs and Whiskey, these grapes are yummy as a snack, with cheese (particularly hard cheeses such as cheddar) or roasted lamb or pork. They would probably be prettier had…

You heard it here first – shrubs are the new ‘it’ thing. “What is a shrub?” you say. Well it’s a type of syrup made from preserving fruits and vegetables with sugar and vinegar. They are also known as drinking vinegars. Supposedly shrubs date back to the 18th century when…

And the final chutney from my Sydney Markets haul – another tomato chutney but this one packs a tangy kick with some traditional jerk spices. Try it with aged cheddar, sausages and grilled meats or as part of a sticky pork rib or chicken wing marinade. In this scene: Medium quilted…

So remember how I mentioned last week that I made three chutneys? Well here is recipe number two – a smoky and sweet capsicum jam that is perfect with grilled meats, hot dogs and mexican food. In this scene: Small quilted mason jars Smoky green pepper jam 300g long green…

A friend and I went out to Sydney Markets in Flemington last Saturday and picked up an insane amount of fruit and veg for under $100. One box (10kg) of tomatoes was only $10! Amazing value if you can handle the pushing and shoving. Just be sure to take a…

Mother’s day is coming up on May 12th so why not make her feel special with a jar of sunshine, also know as gin and orange jam. Plus I have a free printable for you to make it look extra pretty! This jam is not bitter like a marmalade but…