This homemade vanilla is easy to make with high quality ingredients. There are so many reasons why you should make your own vanilla. Its easy. Too easy to NOT make. You get a nice big bottle! (if you bake as much as I do, this is a good thing.) It looks very cool on your counter!!!…
Category: preserving
Pickled Beans
These Pickled Beans is a fantastic recipe that you make by the jar and perfect if you are just wanting a small batch. A few weeks back I received a few crates of gorgeous green beans at work. The first of many shipments in the coming year. During my coffee break, of which I am the…
Sugared Grapefruit Rind
These Sugared Grapefruit Rinds are a beautiful, candied treat. Grapefruit has always been a favorite, ever since I was little. I love the juicy tartness with just a touch of sugar. Definitely a treat anytime of the day. Creatively Inspired When we received a very nice looking batch of ruby reds at work I…
Lime Curd
This luxurious Lime Curd features the best of the season. I have always been a fan of citrus fruit. There are unlimited ways to truly enjoy the flavors of lemon and lime. Versatile Flavours I have preserved them both with spectacular results but this time I was looking for something sweet. Curd immediately came to…
Sun Gold Kiwi Jam
This Sun Gold Kiwi Jam features the best of the season. Tropical Flavours My favourite fruit is anything tropical. There is something to be said about the rich sweetness that you find in a kiwi, mango, pineapple or passion fruit. I was very excited to create something spectacular when a call out from the team over at Zespri…