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The Tip Jar #6 - Homemade Jam

The Tip Jar #6 - Homemade Jam

We are delighted to welcome our new product, Sky's Magic Jam Maker, into the world. Making jam is simple, but making simple jam good can be a whole lot harder. You only have a few ingredients to work with; mess one of them up and you get exposed.  The purpose of the Jam Maker is to share the magic formula we have developed over the past 20 years with you. Use the kit and you will not be left with jam too runny, too sticky, too sweet or too tart. "Just right", says Goldilocks (and you after trying a spoonful). Not a kit...

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The Tip Jar #5 - Our Royal Recipes for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee

The Tip Jar #5 - Our Royal Recipes for Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee

To commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, this edition of The Tip Jar celebrates Her Majesty's remarkable 70 year reign by putting together a collection of royal recipes for the perfect Jubilee party. Of course, our recipes champion all things preserves. We have delightful sweet treats, wonderful savoury snacks and the most refreshing drinks, all of which are simple to put together and guaranteed to please.   Sweet Treats Victoria Sponge Cake At England Preserves, we take great pride in doing the simple things well. Our jams, for example, are mostly made with a single fruit, sugar and lemon juice. We feel there is...

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The Tip Jar #4 - B.C.T. 'Best Cheese Toastie' = 'Bermondsey Cheese Toastie'

The Tip Jar #4 - B.C.T. 'Best Cheese Toastie' = 'Bermondsey Cheese Toastie'

Say cheese! In this edition of The Tip Jar, we explore what constitutes the best cheese toastie. With a little help from our neighbours here at Spa Terminus in Bermondsey, we test different breads, cheeses, chutneys and cooking methods to decipher what makes the ultimate cheese toastie.

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The Tip Jar #3 -  Forced Rhubarb & Custard 3 ways

The Tip Jar #3 - Forced Rhubarb & Custard 3 ways

Doing the classics right. It's something we've always taken great pride in. Here's my take on a timeless classic: Rhubarb & Custard - done 3 ways. Enjoy!

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