"This lovely guide is an excellent introduction to making jam. All the classics are here – strawberry jam, peach chutney, and lemon curd – along with more unusual recipes such as apple and cranberry marmalade." Waitrose Food Illustrated
"A good recipe book is much like a good preserve – full of goodness gleaned at the right time and packaged in an attractive and appetising way. Fruits Of The Earth by Gloria Nicol is just such a book, offering 100 recipes for delicious jams, jellies, curds, pickles, chutneys and cordials as carefully put together and as full of chunky pieces as the preserves themselves – and with the essential mouthwatering photographs to accompany them." Kitchen Garden
"It always makes me sad when I see fruit rotting on the ground because the owners of the tree are not interested in using it. Plenty of other people seem to share this concern because preserving and making jams is more popular now than it has been for decades. In her new book Fruits Of The Earth, Gloria Nicol talks about how jams and preserves capture 'the essence of whatever fruit or vegetable it is and sealing that flavour in a jar for another day'. In these difficult economic times it makes sense to make the most of fruit and vegetables when they are at their cheapest and most abundant. This book is an excellent primer for beginners, as well as those experienced at making jam and preserves, with sections on equipment and problem-solving followed by delicious sounding recipes. Illustrated with stunning images, Fruits Of The Earth will have you rushing out to buy jars and fruits as soon as you read it." Your Home & Garden
"Got a glut from the garden or been on a pick-your-own expedition? This delightful book has 100 recipes that show you how to turn your garden produce into preserves, pickles, chutneys and refreshing cordials." Good Homes
"More unusual jams are finding their way into our larders; the pear and vanilla is one that photographer, journalist and jam-maker Gloria Nicol says that she would find hard to live without. ...at her country Gloria has come up with gems such as rosehip jelly and pumpkin chutney, along with all the regular delights." The Lady
"Nicely illustrated with photos and drawings that make you want to head straight for the kitchen and take out your preserving pan, this attractive book by Gloria Nicol is cleverly laid out. Starting with nitty gritty and advice on choosing your ingredients, suggestions for equipment, the basic preservation techniques are covered in depth, showing us how to prevent the growth of bacteria, yeast and mould to conserve fruit and vegetables. After reading this book, you can be sure your precious ingredients are in good hands. The recipes are comfortingly traditional, with one or two unusual twists – like white currant, chilli and onion marmalade, and figs in vanilla syrup – Nicol certainly knows her stuff. A safe pair of hands to tempt beginners, with a fascinatingly wide repertoire to extend even the most seasoned jam-maker." The English Garden
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