In today’s blog post, we’re going to leave behind the familiar jams, pickles and preserves that we often write about, to look at something a little more unusual; a fermented fizzy drink called kombu … read more

We wrote recently about the process of fermentation and, more specifically, about kombucha tea and how to make it. In today’s blog post, we thought we’d continue on the theme of fermented drinks wit … read more

The Roles Of Pectin, Sugar And Acid In PreservingPectin is a carbohydrate found mostly in the skin and core of raw fruit.  In nature, it functions as the structural "cement" that helps hold cel … read more

Over the past few years, concern has been growing about what we are doing to the planet, and about plastics use in particular. The Blue Planet II series, which aired in 2017, really created a ground … read more

Autumn crafts with jam jarsThe clocks have gone back, the nights are drawing in, the temperature has dropped alarmingly, and the leaves are rapidly changing colour and falling to the ground. Yes, au … read more