No matter how well we plan, having more produce than we can use at any one time is a common problem.
But with prices rising ever higher, wasting food simply isn’t an option and we need to look at ways to convert gluts into storable ingredients or into jams and pickles so that they are available for times when fresh pickings are scarce. While we are at it, we can also make some free luxuries for the home or as gifts for friends.
While a few crops are difficult to store and must be used at their peak soon after picking, most can be preserved in some way. Here are a few ideas to help you make the most of any produce you are unable to use immediately, but which could help reduce your food bills later in the year when there is little around to pick. Plus some ideas for delicious and calming herbal teas and potpourris.
