Cherry shrub drink

Cherry shrub drink

A shrub is a delicious fruit and vinegar syrup that makes the most refreshing drink on a hot day. We use cherries with vanilla and thyme, but you can play with fruits that would work well in jam (strawberries, blueberries, plums, nectarines) as well as fresh herbs (basil, mint, thyme, rosemary) and spices (cardamom, cinnamon,…

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Bacon jam

Trio of bacon jam jars on a platter, next to a fold of crackers and a vase of fresh rosemary.

This is an amazing bacon jam recipe to serve with a cheese platter, on crackers, or in a deluxe grilled cheese sandwich. The key to success is to fry the bacon until crispy and to really caramelise the onion. It’s so delicious that you’ll be tempted to double or triple the recipe! Should you have…

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