If one of your resolutions is to make more homemade food from scratch in 2026, you’re in the right place! And if you’re new to making jam, then I’m so glad you’re here. This easy Chia Seed Jam is perfect for beginners, and you can easily make it using whatever berries you have on hand. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, or … Read More
Small Batch Green Tomato Chutney
This Green Tomato Chutney is a unique, tangy and delicious way to use up the last tomatoes of the season. If you grow your own tomatoes, you know it’s inevitable to end the season with a bunch of green ones. And after lovingly nurturing them all through the summer, I just couldn’t let any go to waste. This small batch … Read More
Homemade Lemon Curd
If you have a couple of lemons, you’re more than halfway to making your very own Homemade Lemon Curd! I can promise that it’s so much better than store-bought. Even better, it only takes a handful of ingredients, about 10 minutes and some whisking! I have made lemon curd so many times but I felt it finally deserved its own … Read More
Blood Orange Curd
This gorgeous, silky blood orange curd is sweet, delicious and so easy to make! A curd is one of many ways to preserve fruit. The juice is cooked with sugar, eggs and butter to make a creamy spread. Citrus fruit is most commonly used – you have probably tried lemon curd before – but you can also use passionfruit, mango, … Read More
Spiced Nectarine Chilli Chutney
I’m here today with a recipe that should definitely be the newest addition to all your future cheese boards – Spiced Nectarine Chilli Chutney! Jam is my jam, but I also love trying other kinds of preserving. This recipe was born out of an abundance of homegrown chillies and my well-established love of summer stone fruit. I’ve been wanting to … Read More
Homemade Passionfruit Curd
Oh hello there. I really didn’t mean to take a 6 month break from blogging, but 2020 was a YEAR, am I right? Without a doubt, the best part to come out of the year-that-shall-not-be-named is my thriving quarantine garden. It’s my new favourite hobby and I love learning all about growing veggies. I’ve had my share of rookie mistakes… … Read More
Roasted Spiced Plum Jam
At the moment, it feels like summer and autumn have collided. We are well into autumn and I went to the beach 3 times last week. Sydney has been gorgeous with sunny days and blue skies. I’m so grateful that the weather is still glorious and I’m determined to spend lots of time outside enjoying it. The summer’s bounty of … Read More
Spiced Pineapple and Coconut Jam with Rum
A couple of weeks ago, I invited a bunch of friends over for a ‘Pineapple Party’ – a celebration of all things pineapple shaped and flavoured. It was so much fun to plan and put together and everyone had a great time eating and drinking all manner of pineapple dishes and drinks. I served pulled pork with pineapple and coriander … Read More
Homemade Tomato and Chilli Jam
There’s nothing better than farmers market Saturdays. But for me, this time of year – late summer, early autumn here in Australia – is my absolute favourite. You can find everything from stone fruit to berries, to the first apples and pears of the season, to eggplants, herbs and tomatoes of all shapes and colours. I love wandering around with … Read More