Time to start thinking about winter

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I’ve started to do some preserving for winter use. There are so many runner bean on the plot that it would be silly not to save some for fresh eating later on.

1- Cut runners into slices
2- Bring water to the boil
3- Put in runners for 3 minutes
4- Drain runner and pour very cold water or ice to quickly cool the beans
5- Leave in colander for 30 minutes to drain excess moisture
6- Bag em

My mother-in-law had a fantastic idea. I had way more cucumber than I could sell/give away/eat so she suggested I make cornichons a la Francaise. Note to self…next time use clear vinegar!

I invented my own recipe (and I have noooooooooo idea what it will taste like)

1 tsp garam masala
3 tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp very hot chili powder
2 bay leaves
malt vinegar (I wouldnt use it though, try wine vinegar or white vinegar)

Sadly, I’ve not been using these gorgeous tomatoes. I’ve been pretty ill, run down and on my own most of the time with the school plot and a small child. So, I’ve decided to freeze whatever comes my way for use in sauces this winter. Waste not, want not! I just chopped these and bagged them. They are seperated by type.

• 14 Aug, 2009
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