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…
Chutneys + Preserves
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…