This is a book review for a great book which tells you how to make jam in the microwave.   The beauty of it is that you can make just one pot if you like!  Last year I made a variety fo exotic jams and gave them to friends as Christmas gifts.   Living around here is handy because our local shops sell a good variety of fruits like loose dates and figs.  The book also gives recipes for delicious chutneys, spiced cheeses, and frozen summer fruits.

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It's that time of the year again - time to get pickling!   Here's some recipes I posted on line - the courgette one is really good!  

http://suite101.com/article/make-at-home-three-fall-pickle-recipes-a145868

I need some pickling jars as I've run out of jam jars - maybe that catering shop in Myddleton Road has some?