I use seasonal fruit, vegetables & herbs grown at in the garden at home and I also source from other local growers in Norfolk and Suffolk where ever possible. My preserves are made with the finest local ingredients. For example I use Aspall’s cyder and vinegar, and real ales from Grain Brewery, Alburgh & Humpty Dumpty Brewery, Reedham.
I also gather wild fruits and berries throughout the year. This month we have a bumper crop of crab apples in the garden and I have made a crab apple and chilli jelly using Apache chillis that my mum grew in the greenhouse for me.
The range includes sweet and savoury jellies, jams, chutneys, pickles, a hot chilli jam and a fabulous Apricot and Norfolk Ale Chutney made with honey ale. All the preserves are made in small batches and the labelling is a delightful country but chic style – they make lovely edible gifts.