Already, and all too quickly, January has flown by and for many people, those well-intentioned New Year’s Resolutions are fast becoming a distant memory. What started out as an ambitious plan to get … read more

As January draws to a close and we start looking forwards into 2020, one of the first events to catch our attention is Valentine’s Day which is now just a few short weeks away. Maybe we’re just inc … read more

For some peculiar reason, marmalade isn’t nearly as popular in the UK as jam, both in terms of consuming it and making it. Perhaps it’s less popular with shoppers because they perceive that the only … read more

Everyone loves the peak preserving season, when summer fruit seems to ripen faster than you can pick it, and the early autumn harvest of beans, tomatoes and other vegetables means that another batch … read more

Whilst Christmas time is full of cheer and goodwill, and a time when we all enjoy giving and receiving thoughtful gifts. The festive season and the days just after Christmas, in particular, can be a … read more