Our Autumn Preserved course will concentrate on stocking the larder for the dormant winter months and preserving some goodies for the festive season. The mellow, ripened fruits and vegetables from the late summer garden will be jarred, pickled and spiced alongside the glowing hedgerow berries and fruits from the Axe Valley.
Our preserved days are taught by Pam Corbin, co-founder of the Thursday Cottage Jam Company and Liz Neville, of Parrett Preserves, who makes all of our Glutney.
The morning will start with hot sourdough toast slathered, of course, with homemade jam. We will then sit down for a morning session where Pam and the River Cottage team will demonstrate the basic methods for making jams, curds, fruit cheeses and cordials. The River Cottage kitchen team will then prepare a delicious lunch using ingredients from the garden, accompanied, of course, by some of the pickles, chutneys and jams that we’ll be learning about through the day.
After lunch, Liz will lead the afternoon session on chutneys and wild fruit jellies, and the final part of the day will cover the salting and bottling of fresh produce. You will not go home empty handed! We will hand out tips and recipes from the day, as well as a seasonal jam, chutney and or cordial.
So, whether your dream is to start your own cottage industry or simply to learn a variety of wonderful ways to preserve your summer gluts, come and join Pam, Liz and the River Cottage team for a fascinating and inspirational day.
This event is demonstration based. Practical participation is not required, although volunteers are encouraged to take part in the demonstrations, at some point during the day.
Tea, coffee and homemade biscuits will be served at the end of the meal.
Location: This course is run from River Cottage H.Q on the Dorset/Devon borders. Full address details of H.Q. will be provided once you have booked.
Wine/drink: We are a licensed venue. We also have a Bring Your Own policy and we do not charge corkage. We have a wide selection of the finest organic wines. We will be serving Elderflower cordial and iced water from our own well.
Accommodation: If you need local accommodation, click here for a list of hotels and bed & breakfasts, recommended to us by our customers. We don’t have camping facilities but for information on local campsites and self catering accommodation, call the Lyme Regis Tourist Information Office on 01297 442 138. They will be very happy to help.
Age: We would advise that this course is only really suitable for 12yrs of age and upwards. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. We put these guidelines for the safety, comfort and enjoyment of all our guests.
Time: 9.30am - 5.00pm.
PLEASE NOTE THAT HUGH DOES NOT ATTEND THE PRESERVED COURSE