Preserving and Fruit Courses
Vivien Lloyd takes a number of courses on preserving. Rather than simply spending an afternoon of making jams or chutneys, Vivien will focus on one ingredient and will show just how versatile it can be, making jams, jellies, syrups and even fruit vinegars and gins. Often raspberries, apples , tomatoes and chillis are in glut so these sessions are invaluable in making the most of the bounty. In November, Vivien will run a one-off course on Edible Christmas Gifts to show you how to make a range of gifts fit for a gourmet.
Alan Berry of Blackmore Vale Cider introduces you to the basics of making apple juice and cider. You’ll learn about apples and the equipment you need and will follow the whole process including the crushing of the fruit, pressing, pasteurising, fermenting and bottling. There will be some drinking involved!
Our ‘A Course at the Empire Farm’ gift vouchers are popular gifts for birthday and Christmas.
Read about specific courses below or, to see all the courses currently planned, check out the latest course dates.
Making Apple Juice – Half Day
Join an afternoon course to find out how to make your own delicious apple juice.
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An Introduction to Cider-making – Half Day
A demonstration of the whole process of cider-making, including the preparation of the fruit, followed by milling and pressing.
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Rasberry Afternoon
Raspberries are easy to grow and they yield large quantities of fruit. On this course you can find out just how versatile the rasberry really is.
Chilli Pepper Afternoon
If you love hot, spicy foods then this course is just for you. Find out how to make some hot chilli preserves with Vivien.
Tomato Afternoon
Love tomatoes but not sure what to do with the coming glut? Looking for some new ideas……… Come on our tomato course!
Edible Christmas Gifts
Want to delight your friends with some gourmet gifts this Christmas. Join Vivien for an afternoon making scrumptious edible Christmas delicacies.
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Vivien Lloyd takes a number of courses on preserving. Rather than simply spending an afternoon of making jams or chutneys, Vivien will focus on one ingredient and will show just how versatile it can be, making jams, jellies, syrups and even fruit vinegars and gins. Often raspberries, apples , tomatoes and chillis are in glut so these sessions are invaluable in making the most of the bounty. In November, Vivien will run a one-off course on Edible Christmas Gifts to show you how to make a range of gifts fit for a gourmet.
Alan Berry of Blackmore Vale Cider introduces you to the basics of making apple juice and cider. You’ll learn about apples and the equipment you need and will follow the whole process including the crushing of the fruit, pressing, pasteurising, fermenting and bottling. There will be some drinking involved!
Our ‘A Course at the Empire Farm’ gift vouchers are popular gifts for birthday and Christmas.
Read about specific courses below or, to see all the courses currently planned, check out the latest course dates.
| Making Apple Juice – Half Day
Join an afternoon course to find out how to make your own delicious apple juice. |
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| An Introduction to Cider-making – Half Day
A demonstration of the whole process of cider-making, including the preparation of the fruit, followed by milling and pressing. |
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| Rasberry Afternoon
Raspberries are easy to grow and they yield large quantities of fruit. On this course you can find out just how versatile the rasberry really is.
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| Chilli Pepper Afternoon If you love hot, spicy foods then this course is just for you. Find out how to make some hot chilli preserves with Vivien.
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| Tomato Afternoon
Love tomatoes but not sure what to do with the coming glut? Looking for some new ideas……… Come on our tomato course!
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| Edible Christmas Gifts
Want to delight your friends with some gourmet gifts this Christmas. Join Vivien for an afternoon making scrumptious edible Christmas delicacies.
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