The humble Bramley apple is something of a nation’s favourite; these reliable cooking apples taste delicious in cakes, pastries, puddings and home preserves, and their size means they go a long way. … read more

When it comes to making home preserves, it’s easy to think that success or failure is purely down to the recipe and that every jam, jelly, pickle or chutney simply needs some fresh ingredients, a go … read more

It’s a fact that lots of people don’t particularly relish January. That post-Christmas slump as we head to work; cold and dark days filled with miserable weather; and a seemingly endless wait until … read more