Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
A shrub is a fruity, flavored vinegar. It is often sweetened and cooked down into a syrup to flavor cocktails or carbonated drinks. Get inspired by two of our favorite shrub recipes: Strawberry Basil and Strawberry Lavender Shrub. Enjoy!
Capture the sweetness of spring strawberries by quick-pickling them, easily! And then reward yourself with a smashed, pickled strawberry gin cocktail with your freshly pickled berries.
Normally with remaining shrub fruit I toss it, as the vinegar has absorbed all the flavor. This time however I was feeling a bit nibbly and decided to give the vinegared fruit a munch. Delicious!
A seasonal drinking vinegar made with fresh strawberries, balsamic vinegar and peppercorns. The basic recipe can easily be adapted to the season and your taste.
