Got it!!!!

The long list of waiting for Allotments has finally shortened. Came back to find a message on my answerphone telling me we have finally got our allotment, So come Tuesday (its a bank holiday weekend this week) I am heading down to the council, paying my huge amount of £14.95 for my years rent and going to start digging! Almost free diet aid and toning up too. So you can guess what the posts are going to be about for a while.

Think I might need one of these

Rhubarb Relish

The first of the Rhubarb is growing well and as it needs pulling I thought I'd make a relish. Lovely with cheese or a pork dish this is the best way for us to enjoy the abundance we have. The relish has a shortish life of about 2 months but if you are like us, that wont be a problem as we will have run out well before then!

To make you will need:

900gm Rhubarb, trimmed, washed and cut into equal small ish size

450gm Onions, peeled and chopped (I prefer red though either will do)

225gm Sultanas

340gm Soft Light Brown Sugar

2 lvl tsp Ground Ginger

1 lvl tsp Mustard Seeds

2 lvl tsp Salt

¼ lvl tsp Cayenne Pepper

570ml Distilled Malt Vinegar

Put all ingredients into a pot simmer for about 1½ hours stirring frequently, until relish is thick and leaves a clear trail when wooden spoon is pulled across base. Don't cook it too quickly as it will stick to the pan.

Spoon into clean warm jars and cover immediately with vinegar proof lids. Store in dark cool place and enjoy.