Regular readers know I’m a massive fan of Tracklements, a Wiltshire-based family company who create quality food, using simple, honest ingredients. Their products are made by hand in small batches, using ingredients sourced from farms and small businesses across England. They boast a huge range of innovative products – using both traditional recipes, and also modern inventions, meaning that one can never be bored – there’s always something new and exciting to sample.
And now, as the weather cools and the nights are drawing in, I’m super excited about the Tracklements Christmas Gift packs. There are several to choose from, but I just love their Farmers Market Gift Pack, comprising three jars of fabulous hand-made preserves in an attractive gift box:
Green Tomato Chutney, 200g
Particularly British Piccalilli, 170g
Tomato & Chilli Chutney, 190g
Naturally I had to test them immediately and let’s just say that I wasn’t disappointed. I’ll do my best to share my experience.
Green Tomato Chutney – traditionally made to use up the tomatoes which didn’t ripen before the end of summer. The green tomatoes are mixed with apples, dates, sugar, cider vinegar and an amazing selection of spices. Absolutely delicious with cheese or on cold-cut meats.
Particularly British Piccalilli – a true British tradition, pickled vegetables mixed with sugars, vinegars and spices, predominantly mustard. This is the best piccalilli I’ve ever tasted and a great accompaniment for a ploughman’s lunch.
And finally Tomato & Chilli Chutney – tomatoes and tomato purée blended with onions, apples and dates together with cider vinegar, cane sugar, and spices, including of course red chillies. Warm, rich flavours, with a decent chilli bite – this could enhance a stew, or simply enjoy it with a cold spread – it really is a bit special.
Tracklements Farmers Market Gift Pack, RRP £13.80 is vegan and gluten free and it’s available at Tracklements, together with so many more jars of sheer loveliness. Don’t wait for Christmas – life’s too short.
By Dr K Thompson, award-winning author of From Both Ends of the Stethoscope: Getting through breast cancer – by a doctor who knows
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