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Checklist for Pickles
Checklist for Pickles
Pickling Equipment The great thing about pickling is that most of the equipment can be found already within your kitchen. However, there are some essential tools needed for particular processes... Read more...
Checklist for Chutneys
Checklist for Chutneys
1. Don't rush When starting to make your chutney make sure you have allowed yourself at least 2 hours because chutneys are better when they are not rushed. The more... Read more...
Checklist for Jams and Marmalades
Checklist for Jams and Marmalades
1. Use Fresh Ingredients Always use fresh, dry and slightly under ripe fruit, only wash it if necessary and if you do have to wash it, make sure to dry... Read more...
Checklist for Jellies
Checklist for Jellies
1. Soften Fruit Thoroughly It is important to soften the fruit thoroughly when making jellies so simmer it gently for 45-60 minutes.   2. Strain Through A Jelly Bag To... Read more...
Bottled Fruit - When Things Go Wrong
Bottled Fruit - When Things Go Wrong
1. Failure to Create an Airtight Seal If you fail to create an airtight seal on your jar this may be due to a number of reasons; traces of food... Read more...
Essential Equipment for Preserving
Essential Equipment for Preserving
Essential Equipment for Preserving   To make the perfect preserve, you will also need some non-Kilner equipment including the below:   Scales: Required for measuring the ingredients for your recipes. Range of... Read more...
Fermentation Questions & Answers
Fermentation Questions & Answers
Some pieces of vegetables are escaping the stones. Should I remove them? It is perfectly normal for pieces of shredded cabbage or smaller sized vegetables to float up to the... Read more...
How to Keep Your Fruits and Vegetables Fresh For Longer
How to Keep Your Fruits and Vegetables Fresh For Longer
Store vegetables in air-tight glass jars Keeping vegetables like carrots, celery, asparagus and radishes in an air-tight glass jar, filled with water is an easy solution to keeping them as... Read more...
How to Improve Your Gut Health
How to Improve Your Gut Health
Eat a diverse and healthy diet Consume plenty of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains, as well as lean proteins and healthy fats. These sources of essential nutrients and support a... Read more...
A Guide to Sourdough Bread
A Guide to Sourdough Bread
So, what is sourdough? Basically, it is bread made without commercial yeast that is slowly fermented. Instead of yeast, it is made with a live fermented culture called the sourdough... Read more...
How to Make a Sourdough Starter
How to Make a Sourdough Starter
How to Make a Sourdough Starter Before you can make a sourdough loaf, you will need to pre-ferment a mixture of flour and water, also known as the sourdough starter.... Read more...
How To Sterilise Jam Jars
How To Sterilise Jam Jars
Step 1 - Check Jars For Chips Or Cracks The first process of sterilisation is to check the jars or bottles thoroughly for damage such as cracks, breaks, and chips.... Read more...
A Guide to Homemade Butter
A Guide to Homemade Butter
Reduce Your Food Waste Store vegetables in air-tight glass jars Keeping vegetables like carrots, celery, asparagus and radishes in an air-tight glass jar, filled with water is an easy solution... Read more...