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Whisky Marmalade
I have now added Whisky Marmalade, following a number of requests for it. I use local single malts, from the West of Scotland. It seems...

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Feb 17, 20201 min read
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Marmalade season is upon us!
Marmalade season has been again. I spent January chopping, boiling, putting into jars and labelling over 50kg of oranges! This picture...

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Feb 1, 20201 min read
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Lemon Curd - Just what you have been asking me for:)
I have finally given in to popular demand and started making lemon curd. When I have been at fetes and craft sales I am often asked if I...

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Sep 25, 20191 min read
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I've Made some more Bramble Jelly!
I have started making Bramble jelly already. It's just as well as I get so many requests for it and had completely run out. I will have...

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Aug 1, 20191 min read
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Blackcurrants Galore!
Blackcurrant Jam and Jelly has been made this week, after Neil and I went and picked loads of fruit in Inveraray. I have never seen...

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Jul 29, 20191 min read
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For those who are very brave!
I have now added Scotch Bonnet Chilli Jam to my stock. ALL the bonnets in it are Scotch, so it is very hot. Buyer beware... My standard...

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Jul 23, 20191 min read
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It is Rhubarb Season!
So today I have made a batch of Rhubarb and Ginger jam. Just need to wait for it to cool enough to put the labels on the jars and then it...

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Jun 9, 20191 min read
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Chilli Apple Jelly
New batch of Chilli Apple Jelly, with the sun shining through it! All ready to add to that lovely hunk of cheddar, or perhaps accompany...

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May 1, 20191 min read
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Homemade Raspberry Jam - what a better way to spend a Bank Holiday Monday!!
Of course, I had not entirely anticipated that a bank holiday weekend at Easter, in Scotland would have such fabulous weather! But I'm...

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Apr 22, 20191 min read
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Mango Chutney - everyone's favourite!
The past two days I have been making a fresh batch of mango chutney. It is two days because you have to prepare the mango and then leave...

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Mar 5, 20191 min read
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Valentine's Day is almost upon us
Is it time to buy your loved one a gift? Valentines day gifts of Jam, Marmalade or other preserves are available. Beautifully decorated...

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Feb 7, 20191 min read
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Seville Oranges have arrived again!
Seville Oranges delivered this morning. The marmalade Madness is now in full swing. Each of those boxes contains 14kg and every one needs...

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Jan 9, 20191 min read
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Merry Christmas Everybody!
It has been a very busy month. I had no idea the gift packs would be so popular. It is lovely being such a small business that I can...

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Dec 29, 20181 min read
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Made today! Cranberry Chilli Relish - perfect for Christmas.
Today's preserve is Cranberry Chilli Relish. I have made 22 jars of this gorgeous product and it is a lovely red colour - all those...

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Nov 20, 20181 min read
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Gift Boxes made to order now!
I have been busy making gift boxes, both to order and ready made for the Farmers' Market and other craft sales. Any of my products can...

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Nov 16, 20181 min read
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Fresh Quinces from my Uncle's Garden
We picked these just the other day, and now the first batch of Quince jelly is already made. It is amazing how it turns red as it cooks,...

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Oct 20, 20181 min read
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Blackcurrants - and why you need a big pan!
Today I have made Blackcurrant Jelly, thanks to Julie who kindly gave me the blackcurrants. See how near to boiling over this pan got? I...

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Sep 18, 20181 min read
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It is Bramble Time!
A bumper crop of Brambles in Kilmichael this year. There are so many, and it is great to see others picking them too. This week I have...

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Sep 9, 20181 min read
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I am back from my holiday!
I have been away to Ireland for a week, exploring the Wild Atlantic Coastline of County Donegal. The weather was not kind to us but...

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Aug 22, 20181 min read
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Finally I have located some Gooseberries
...although to my surprise they are red ones! I am more used to them being green. However I only have a limited supply so it did not...

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Jul 27, 20181 min read
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