Hello *and waves Hi to Tracey and Bev* :-) Thanks for keeping the thread for us all.. phone lines connecting next Monday.. and counting! Seeya here again soon :-)..

juliewn - 2009-04-29 19:11:00

julie! thank goodness, I have been worried about you and not sure whether to email or not, I have not seen you on here for ages! Everything OK? Tracey :o)

jenna68 - 2009-04-30 06:47:00

Hi Tracey.. :-) I've been thinking of you and your hubby and family.. hope all is well there for you all.. all is ok thanks.. will email you.. our phone has been transferred to the new house today so I'm now in catch-up mode.. will email asap.. Hugs for you Tracey.. :-)

juliewn - 2009-05-04 19:45:00

Bumping for pickles for Ajal.. and for preserving for Annie.nz

juliewn - 2009-05-05 23:03:00

Bumping for Roseann48 and juice recipes to preserve.. :-)

juliewn - 2009-05-06 00:41:00

and for apple recipes.. :-)

juliewn - 2009-05-07 21:40:00

Hi.. hope all your harvests went well and there are goodies in your pantry's..

juliewn - 2009-05-13 00:53:00

Bumpety bump.. :-) Tamarillo's, kiwifruit, etc ready to harvest - and citrus just starting too.. yum..

juliewn - 2009-05-15 23:25:00

Has anyone tried using tamarillo's to make jelly - the jam type of jelly?? I'd think it would taste very good, without the pips to bite on..

juliewn - 2009-05-18 02:22:00

Bumping for kiwikid1 .. :-)

juliewn - 2009-05-18 23:44:00

And again.. :-) ..

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pancakesrus - 2009-05-21 21:04:00

They sound delicious.. :-) thanks for adding them here - and I love your Trademe name.. yum!

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pancakesrus - 2009-05-25 10:14:00

Tomato Jam A while back someone mentioned Tomato Jam recipe. Not sure if has been posted but here is one I make. Peter Gordons Tomato & Chilli Jam. 500grm very ripe tomatoes (I use a couple of cheap tins); 4 red chillis (I use a tsp out of a jar!); 6cm piece ginger chopped (I use out of jar); 30mls asian fish sauce; 300grm demera sugar; 100mls red wine vinegar. Cook for about 40 mins or until thick and syrupy. Pour into sterilised warm jars. Makes about 4 jars. Nice on crackers with creamcheese or cheese. Enjoy

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valentino - 2009-05-30 20:05:00

Maggie62 Would anyone have a recipe for Honeyed Shallots please.

maggie62 - 2009-05-30 20:14:00

That sounds good Nettie.. yum! Hi Maggie.. are the honeyed shallots like a pickled onion type of recipe??? If so, you could use a teaspoon or so of honey per cup of vinegar - white or spiced or wine vinegar are nice with shallots - and pour them over peeled shallots placed in jars - cover the shallots completely in the vinegar/honey mix. Leave 2 weeks before using. If not like this, and if you've purchased a jar of them, are the ingredients listed on the jar label, so you could use the same ingredients.. let us know so we can help further..

juliewn - 2009-05-31 21:28:00

Honey Shallots Thank you Juliewn for that.The shallots were home made and were done by a gentleman that has passed away hence no recipe,these were beautiful to eat and your spiced vinegar/Wine Vinegar might be the answer.
I appreciate your answer and will try your suggestions,Thank you.

maggie62 - 2009-06-01 09:49:00

You're most welcome Maggie.. :-) let us know how you get on.. cheers.. Julie

juliewn - 2009-06-01 23:27:00

Up to the top Bump

maggie62 - 2009-06-03 09:47:00

Quick bump x

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fruitluva2 - 2009-06-11 22:35:00

Hi Everyone.. :-) I just found this website - for pick-your-own orchards throughout New Zealand - there are also instructions about a variety of ways of preserving goodies.. http://www.pickyourown.org/newzealand.htm

juliewn - 2009-06-12 21:46:00

Bumping.. :-)

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juliewn - 2009-06-18 03:02:00

bumpety bump :-)

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juliewn - 2009-06-28 01:59:00

Bumping for Deagle04 and Pickled Garlic at post 5 in this thread..

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juliewn - 2009-07-01 00:15:00

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juliewn - 2009-07-04 03:00:00

Kiwifruit Jam Has anyone a lovely recipe for same - or if it has already been posted, can some direct me to it
Many thanks in advance

rema - 2009-07-04 09:52:00

Bumping for you Rema... ..

juliewn - 2009-07-07 23:40:00

Hi Rema.. I've included a recipe for Strawberry Jam in posts 7 and 8 on the first page of this thread - you can use that same method for kiwifruit and for any other types of jam you'd like to make. Kiwifruit jam tends to go brownish once cooked - it tastes good, just the colour is affected - some people add a little green food colouring to change that.. it's up to you. Enjoy your jam.. :-)

juliewn - 2009-07-07 23:43:00

up it goes .. x

jenna68 - 2009-07-10 15:33:00

Hiya Tracey.. :-)

juliewn - 2009-07-12 21:01:00

Hello! =0) I'm just starting out with preserves and so far have only made a tomatoe relish which has been a hit & not mamed anyone! I was wondering if there is a special name for the funnel that has a wide end especially for preserving? I am wanting to get one but not sure if it has a special name? Would greatly appreciate any advice. Thank You =0)

larisse - 2009-07-13 12:11:00

Hi Larisse.. congratulations on your relish.. I bet it tastes good.. :-).. They're called jam funnels and aren't very easy to find - though there's a stainless one here: http://www.thecookshop.co.nz/preserving.html - price not included however. A way to make your own? - use a larger ordinary funnel (they're available in sets at $2 type stores) and cut carefully (as the plastic is hard) with a sharp knife around the base of the bowl part of the funnel, cutting in a circle that will fit into the top of any jars you're likely to use. Smooth off any rough patches around the circle - and you have your funnel.. Enjoy making your preserves.. :-)

juliewn - 2009-07-15 04:24:00

bumping... :-)

juliewn - 2009-07-17 03:13:00

Thank you for that Juliewn! Thats a great idea, I didn't know jam funnels existed until I heard someone talking about them. I thought that would make it much easier. Will get a set of plastic ones though and give it a try. Thank you for the advice!

larisse - 2009-07-17 18:29:00

Red Pepper Chutney Not sure if already on here - cannot be bothered to wade thru all recipes

8 Big red peppers
1c white sugar
1/2c white vinegar
1 tbsp salt

Whizz peppers and leave to drain overnight with salt sprinkled on them.

Put all in pot and simmer until marmalade consistency. Jar.

Approx 4 cups and well worth the effort.

Great on sammies or with any cold meat.

perthlot - 2009-07-18 02:04:00

Kiwifruit Jam Many thanks Juliewn for your suggestions, it turn out lovely, yes did go brown, but tasted great

rema - 2009-07-18 11:53:00

You're most welcome Larisse.. hope it works well for you.. That's great Rema.. a serving suggestion for kiwifruit jam - lovely scones, hot from the oven, with a little butter/margarine.. and some kiwifruit jam.. Oh Yum!!!!!

juliewn - 2009-07-21 01:30:00

Thanks Perthlot.. I was experimenting with recipes for chutney and relish using red capsicums last summer - and will try your recipe next season.. thanks for sharing it with us all..

juliewn - 2009-07-21 01:31:00

Bumping for pickled onion recipes :-)

juliewn - 2009-07-25 01:00:00