What did people think about their day?
Each workshop is planned to meet the specific requirements of the people who attend. Some are absolute beginners, some are more experienced; all want to go home and make more preserves, some vowing never to buy from shops again! At the Yorkshire Preservatory we aim to make every workshop memorable!
The Yorkshire Preservatory hosted a “Pickle Party” for this all women walking group. There was alot of laughter and piccallili at the end of it.
“Thank you Sian for a wonderful day….you are a very good teacher.”
“Thank you Sian for a fabulous day of pickling. I love piccallili. Fabulous host, food and garden. A most enjoyable day with a fab group of special ladies.”
Thank you for such a delightful and happy day and so much jam too! Thank you so much again. it was like being on a holiday.
I did it......great job!
A FUTURE CHEF in the making
This young man has ambitions to become a chef one day. He spent the day at The Yorkshire Preservatory making a selection of Christmas jams and chutneys for his family's Christmas presents. With individual teaching he learned; safe knife skills, food hygiene rules, how to prepare fruit and vegetables, sterilization and bottling skills. He was rightly proud of himself by the end of a very busy day.
Christmas goodies jarred and ready for gifting
This mother and daughter had never made jam Before
Me and my mum had an absolutely wonderful day today making Christmas jams and chutneys. We've learned so much, I definitely won't go back to buying jam now I know how to make my own and I'll be putting my new skills to use over Christmas for gifts for family and friends!
Also as I'm vegan Sian made sure all ingrediants were suitable for me and provided a beautiful lunch which made us both feel so welcome :)
Thank you for such a lovely experience, I'm sure we'll be back again soon!!
Janet pleased with her home made pickles
JANET GROWS TOO MUCH BEETROOT AND RED CABBAGE TO EAT EVERY YEAR ON HER ALLOTMENT AND WANTED TO LEARN HOW TO PRESERVE SOME FOR WINTER.
Well, who would have thought, little old me making Beetroot Relish PLUS pickled Red Cabbage!!! Never thought I could do anything like this, but with a great lesson from Sian I was able to put what I'd grown to something fabulous, Thanks Sian, couldn't have done it with out you. Janet.
JANUARY MARMALADE MAKING WORKSHOPS BROUGHT BACK CHILDHOOD MEMORIES FOR ONE PERSON
I had a wonderful day marmalade making with Sian. Her warmth and enthusiasm both inspires and gives confidence. The workshops are fantastic value as not only do you get a full day of Sian's guidance and encouragement and with all materials, ingredients and trimmings provided, but a delicious homemade lunch and refreshments, plus a generous pile of your homemade preserves to go home with and enjoy for weeks to come. Totally recommended! Many thanks, Sian.
Thanks for inspiring my big sister - marmalade-making brings back such amazing memories of our Dad 😍 I wish could have attended the workshop too - next year!
Its a family affair Had the loveliest day with Sian and family when visiting for jam and chutney making yesterday. My brother managed to get a gift experience for my mum for her birthday for 2 people, and I'm so glad she took me along.
We learned so much about the WHOLE process, from growing to tasting. Sian is so easy to get along with and an excellent teacher! I never cook and after this experience wonder WHY I don't, I love it!
Thank you so much for a lovely day - and to anyone considering visiting - DO IT! It's such a lovely day and the family are super welcoming and friendly. Me and my mum (and brother and sister in law - they have done it before) loved this experience.
Again, thank you.
Copious amounts of preserves made ready to take home!
Making preserves and memories together.
“5🌟Thank you Sian for such an enjoyable day - Your hospitality and teaching are second to none! We made four delicious preserves: sweet chilli jam, blackberry and jalapeno jelly, blackberry and apple jam and a red onion and apple chutney. What made them extra special is that all of the ingredients are sourced from Sian’s allotment! We would definitely recommend a workshop at the Yorkshire Preservatives... you won’t be disappointed! Rachel and Luca xxx
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I love chillies
A font of knowledge, practical advice and humour, xx
Friends who make jam together stay friends forever!
“Sian was an amazing teacher. She covered everything and didn’t rush us or leave anything out. We had plenty of lovely jams and chutneys to go home with. She was patient even though we took hundreds of photos. Sian served lovely tea and scones and a delicious lunch. Couldn’t have asked for more, I would recommend to anyone.”
Mother and daughter's family fun.
“Hi Sian we all just wanted to say thank you sooooo much we had such great day thank you for everything xxxx”
Ta Da!
Thank you for my Mother’s day treat.
Learning a new skill.
I booked this as a spur of the moment thing and I'm so glad I did!
Sharing precious family time together.
Family time together
Enjoying a “totally wonderful and inspirational day”.
It has been an absolutely amazing day being here and making chutney, marmalade and jams-also learning loads of stuff. I will be back! Most likely with my sister, hopefully soon.
“Great experience day. We had fun learning how to make marmalades and Sian was a brilliant host”
And “mummy” came too!
Help I can’t get my jams to set!
I now know why my jam’s don’t set and what to do about it.
Hi Sian
I would like to send a massive ‘thank you’ to you.
I have made 12 jars of seedless raspberry jam, crab apple jelly, bramble jam and blackberry jam.
They all set correctly, no more runny jam for me!
Thank you for the lovely course, I understand more the process and am a lot more confident in my jam making.
Birthday girl in action; sisters shared the day together.
Fascinating day and great fun. I have learnt alot and come away with some great souvenirs.
“I’m glad you enjoyed your birthday present; looking forward to having a go at home.”
(Sister gifted the experience)
Sharing experiences, making memories.
“I told you you would like it”
Thank you so much for a really enjoyable day yesterday. It was great to learn so much whilst also making lots of delicious chutneys and jams. Thanks for all your help and guidance. We are both looking forward to making our own preserves soon.
Fantastic day learning to make pickles, chutneys and jams! Amazing knowledge and a fab fun filled day!
Looking forward to trying more at home! Thank you x
Another happy preserver
Being able to get you jam to set is a wonderful thing.
Perfect Pickles
Giardiniera (Italian Pickles)
The BEST. I was most excited about the jam and chutney experience as it was my first, and although Sian said I don’t have anything to compare it to, I strongly feel that this is the best experience out there!
I loved that we made jams and chutneys using seasonal produce.
Sian meant every word about taking all that you made home.
Lunch and scones with tea were delicious.
PS. I tucked into the jam already!
MAKING MEMORIES TOGETHER
Making memories; making jam and chutney wedding favours.