Chilli & Tomato Guides

Pickling Chillies: Basic Vinegar Recipe and Variations

The easiest method for pickling chillies. Learn all about the brine, the method, shelf life and how to use them - so you can enjoy pickled chillies all year round.

Drying Chillies: Air, Oven or Dehydrator?

Thin-walled chillies can be hung up in dry air; for thick-fleshed fruit, a dehydrator or oven is easier to control. Only store them airtight once they are fully dry and brittle.

What to Do With Your Tomato Harvest? 10 Ideas

Ripe tomatoes can be eaten fresh, turned into sauce, passata, salsa or chutney, dried or frozen. Sort the harvest by ripeness and tomato type before processing larger quantities.

What to Do With Your Chilli Harvest? 8 Ideas

A large chilli harvest can be used fresh, frozen, dried, pickled, fermented or turned into powder, sauce and oil. The best method depends mainly on the fruit wall, heat level and intended use.