Gloria Nicol

100 delicious and original recipes for jams, jellies, marmalades, curds, cordials, fruits in syrup, chutneys and pickles. Theres something about homemade produce which always tastes so much better. You only have to look on the shelves of the smartest delicatessens to see that making jams and jellies has never been so popular, with flavours and combinations that range from the traditional tried-and-tested recipes to the more adventurous and exotic. In times of abundance it makes perfect sense to squirrel away food for use in times less plentiful: jam- and jelly-making and food preservation have always been an important household craft as well as an essential part of the culinary calendar. Jam-packed with lip-smacking recipes, including ways to pickle vegetables and dry fruit, the secrets to great flavours, simply made, are unlocked in this delightful book. Gloria Nicol is a journalist and photographer. She has written features for many leading magazines and has authored a number of lifestyle books. After 30 years of city life, relocation to a rural setting has given Gloria the opportunity to live the good life for real. Gloria runs the online company The Laundry , selling vintage homeware and linens, as well as writing the excellent online blog www.laundryetc.co.uk

Delicious and original recipes for 100 different pickles and preserves, from fruit-filled jams, jellies and marmalades, to tasty curds, cordials and chutneys.

Bring a beautiful hand-crafted touch to your home with this amazing guide.Learn everything you need to know to make all sorts of amazing and exciting projects to brighten up every room in the house! Written for beginners, this inspiring handbook guides you through 50 exciting ideas that are simple and easy to complete, including curtains, bed linens, cushion covers and so much more. Each project includes a list of materials, fool-proof step-by-step illustrated instructions, and creative variations on each project.Complete with a 13-page techniques section, A Beginners Guide to Home Sewing reveals the secrets behind choosing and using the right fabrics and equipment. Gloria clearly explains basic hand-sewing stitchesboth decorative and functionalas well as how to use a sewing machine, making sure you get a professional-looking finish every time.

Cómo transformar la casa con 50 proyectos rápidos de confeccionar, que requieren pocas costuras y que ayudan a renovar el aspecto de todas las habitaciones del hogar. Una guía indispensable acompañada de instrucciones ilustradas, fáciles de seguir y de una sección dedicada a explicar las técnicas básicas de costura.

El libro de las velas es un bonito libro de regalo con prácticas ideas para decorar el hogar. Incluye diversos proyectos para utilizar las velas en cualquier parte de la casa, temporada u ocasión. Asimismo, contiene mas de 40 creaciones para fabricar uno mismo velas y candelabros, con explicaciones claras y sencillas ilustradas paso a paso y mas de 300 fotografias realizadas especialmente para este libro.