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A waste that’s truly terrible
Undignified is the word that probably best describes the sight of a middle aged mother of three upended in a supermarket skip. Fortunately the night was dark, and the strategically posted lookout ensured that nobody witnessed this less ...
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Create a perfect puff pastry picnic says Holly aged 9
Thanks to Holly, aged 9, daughter of Mags Bradley, for these great summer picnic ideas. Not only are they delicious but making them is fun too. Heck, if the weather's rotten you could always have an indoor picnic - but put down something ...
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How to make lavender shortbread
I have heard so much about lavender biscuits recently that I finally had to give in and try my hand at some. ..and the result? Amazing! They are now a firm favourite; perfect for a summer's afternoon, served with a cup of tea or a few ...
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Freezing summer fruit
If you're lucky enough to have a glut of homegrown fruit or just want to enjoy it in the winter months then freezing makes a lot of sense. At the time of writing summer berries are in plentiful supply and, with the exception of ...
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Redcurrant jelly from the allotment
Redcurrant jelly is one of those preserves I’ve always shied away from. 1) I’ve had no access to decent quantities of redcurrants and 2) it’s a jelly! You need complicated things like jelly bags and loads of space - don't you? I ...
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How to make elderflower champagne
I was so inspired by Clare OB's recent post on making elderflower cordial, I found myself thinking of other ways to prolonging the taste of summer and started looking around for other recipes. I found the perfect answer - elderflower ...
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A first lesson in making jam – VIDEO
People often think that making jam is a time-consuming and difficult job. Marianna, a student at UCL, was no exception. She was keen to give it a try, but expected it to take a lot longer than the 15-20 minutes it actually took her. We ...
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Making cherry jam and cherry pickles
Pickled cherries? Have you ever made them? Well, I love my preserves, but I’d never made them, nor cherry jam before. But a few days ago I managed to rescue around 7 kilos of Rainier cherries from the lopped branches of an oversize tree ...
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