I’m becoming a real fan of compote to go with my granola and having an abundance of blackcurrants this year meant I just had to make some compote. I’ve also used this compote as the topping for my vanilla no bake cheesecake, so if you fancy making a bigger batch then it goes perfectly with […]
I blame raspberries for getting me into jam making! When we moved to Hunkington House we were blown away with the size of the raspberry patch and our first Summer here I was in my element as they are my absolute favourite fruit. There were far too many to eat, so I tried jam making […]
As a child I really disliked rhubarb but since moving to Hunkington House I have tried different ways of eating it. Having four rhubarb plants in the garden there isn’t actually anyway I could ignore it if I’m honest. So I’ve tried jams, gins and most recently I tried making a compote to enjoy with […]
Have you ever tried Damson Jam? It’s truly delicious but I can’t deny previously I’ve found it a faff removing the stones, so I had a play and came up with a simple way to make this jam hassle free by freezing and defrosting the damsons before I start. So many friends and family have […]
I’ve recently fallen in love with rhubarb (something my younger self would never have believed) and all because we are lucky enough to have it growing in the garden. Rhubarb is so versatile and when it’s in season it can definitely tantalise the tastebuds. With an abundance of rhubarb facing me I just had to […]
