My Oxalate Journey

My Oxalate Journey

My Low Oxalate Journey… Many years ago, when I was still veggie/vegan/raw-vegan I came across this odd thing called oxalates.  Some people were claiming that chemicals (oxalates) in plants were killing us.  Being very narrow-minded with my diet/health journey at the...
Quince Syrup Recipe

Quince Syrup Recipe

Quince Syrup Recipe Syrups could not really be any easier to make. And although there is a lot of sugar in this recipe, what you finally do with it doesn’t have to contain the same amount of sugar. I like to make syrups from things when I don’t have time...
Water Bath Canning Learnings

Water Bath Canning Learnings

Water Bath Canning Learnings… Canning does not mean, preserving produce in tin cans, it’s actually referring to glass jars instead. There are two main ways to can produce, water bath and pressure can. Water bath canning is for acidic produce only, like tomatoes, jams,...
Beetroot & Caramelised Onion Chutney Recipe

Beetroot & Caramelised Onion Chutney Recipe

Beetroot & Caramelised Onion Chutney Recipe   Ingredients 800g of red or white onions, peeled and sliced 600g beetroot, top and tailed and grated 300g brown sugar 200ml cider vinegar 100ml of balsamic vinegar ½ tsp. ground garlic powder 2 tbsp. olive oil 1...
Sweet Red Pepper Jelly Recipe

Sweet Red Pepper Jelly Recipe

Sweet Red Pepper Jelly Recipe   Ingredients 3 red, orange, or yellow sweet peppers, deseeded and cut into chunks 1 large green apple or two small, cored and cut into chunks 400g white sugar 250ml apple cider vinegar (or vinegar of your choosing) 1 small red...