♥ Pickles ♥

This is the first time we've grown shallots and we were overcome with wonder as the the sets cleaved into curious claws of bulbs. A eureka moment of knowing one's world like knowing for the first time that the pod of the peanut forms underground and that Brussels sprouts bud in multiples on a single stalk.

We used Pam Corbin's recipe from the 'River Cottage Handbook No 2: Preserves'.

                                         

Relishing Beans

After the success of the Bay Bean Pickle experiment, we decided to to try making a bean relish. We followed this 'Sweet and Sour Green Beans' recipe posted by The British Larder.

We'll let you know the outcome in four weeks time.