The School Of Artisan Food

Preserves & Pickling

Preserves do just that; they keep the taste and goodness of the season for you to enjoy later. Explore and experiment with successful countrywoman and enrepreneur Elspeth Biltoft.

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Autumn Preserves

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Jams, jellies and chutneys are easy and fun to make. Scour the hedgerows for ingredients, and find out how good your own efforts can taste.

Dates for this course:

19 September 10

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10 October 10

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13 November 10

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Hedgerow Cordials

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Make the most of wild ingredients and discover how to create your own fruit cordials, elderflower fizz and sloe gin.

Dates for this course:

9 October 10

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Stir up Sunday

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The 4th Sunday before Christmas is the traditional day to stir the Christmas pudding whilst making a wish. Learn why the pudding has 13 ingredients, make spicy mincemeat and get ready for Christmas early this year.

Summer Preserves

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Capture the season’s favourite flavours, make the most of the early summer harvest and keep your taste buds tingling for the months ahead.

Winter Preserves

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Think late apples, green tomatoes and dried fruits. Indulge your squirreling instincts and enjoy learning how to preserve these natural tastes.

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