For us here at Wares marmalade is something of a puzzle. We simply can’t quite work out why it’s not just as popular in the UK as jam is. It’s heavenly on hot buttered toast and it works a treat … read more

With 2020 being a year to remember for all of the wrong reasons, and with ever stricter lockdowns being imposed on the country through the difficult winter period, we all need something to look … read more

We just love this time of the year - the garden is at its most abundant, with fruits and vegetables ready to harvest virtually every day. The autumn colours displayed across the trees and garden s … read more

It’s been quite a mixed bag this growing season, with weather that seems to have lurched from one extreme to the other between the start of Spring to where we are now, with Autumn fast approachi … read more

When we think of homemade preserves, we tend to concentrate on jams and chutneys, then move on to marmalades, jellies, pickles and relishes. The humble sauce, whether sweet or savoury, often gets fo … read more