creatively inspired
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…
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…
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…
Canned Smoked Whitefish is a spectacular way to preserve this seasons catch. This is a topic close to my heart that started in an effort to preserve the biggest harvest I ever had from my garden. It was the summer of 2001 and I had a 4000 square foot garden over flowing with fruits and…
Homemade Gherkins are easy to make, they sweet and tangy baby pickles that are fermented then canned. Plan Ahead The entire process takes 6 days but only take a few minutes of work each day. They start off with a salt water soak for 2 days. Then they soak in a pickling spice infused vinegar,…