It's the time of year when pickled onions are readily available. Pickling them is a simple process and they keep for months in a vinegar solution, always at the ready to serve on a cheese platter or ploughman's lunch. There are few things more warming in winter than a bowl of steaming hot soup and … Continue reading Pickled Onions
Category: Pickles and Chutneys
Pineapple Relish
With the approach of the warmer weather I noticed that some of the tropical fruits are making their way onto supermarket shelves and decided to make them into something a little outside the usual. Here are recipes for a Pineapple Relish, delicious on hamburgers so great for a barbecue. I also made a mango chutney … Continue reading Pineapple Relish
Pickled onion time
At last pickling onions are available again. My daughter managed to find a fruit and vegetable market that supplied her with a 20 kilo bag. She has since made them into a variety of flavours, using different spices and vinegars. In winter there really is nothing like a bowl of hot soup and a plate … Continue reading Pickled onion time
Onion jam with caraway seed
As the winter cold increasingly creeps up on us, it's a good time to start thinking about winter preserving. In no way is preserving limited to the spring, summer and autumn months. To begin with, here is a recipe for a delicious onion jam. Try serving this with beef or venison or even on a cheese … Continue reading Onion jam with caraway seed