I’ve had this book on my wish list for a while now and after weeks of leaving subtle hints, I received it for my birthday.. I’d been looking for recipes, other than piccalilli or courgette chutney to use up my glut of veggies “assuming I get a glut” and this has it all. Personally, I don’t think you need any other book. I can see this being my pickling bible even though I will have to convert the measurements from US to UK – a small price to pay for such a wealth of  information..

This morning I had a leisurely breakfast flipping through the pages deciding which recipes to try this year. Assuming my veggies are not killed off by the weather, pests, disease, or stolen…

See.. I’m ever the optimist *smiles*

One thing I’m sure of though! I’ll be giving the pickled pigs trotters/feet a miss