Preserving and storing

Lucy explains how to make the most of the next few weeks lain

Tomatoes In the freezer Cooked tomatoes freeze very well – make a big batch of fresh pomodoro or arrabbiata sauce and portion it up for the freezer. Make a preserve Try a spiced tomato chutney, tomato

By Ryland Peters & Small Serves 4 | Prep 15 mins | Cook 75 mins 8 shallots, peeled and halved2 tbsp olive oilA pinch of ground cinnamonA pinch of dried oregano200g freekah, rinsed50g almonds, coarsely

We are gardening more than ever. According to surveys, over half the population in America and Europe are getting green-fingered, and data shows that numbers are rising. Humans have been creating gard

Let it flower so it brings in the hoverflies to keep aphids at bay

Diana Yates is planning self-sufficiency into her plot with a new kitchen garden that will provide produce all year round – and serve up sustenance for the soul, too