Damson jam ; Fresh damsons , wash , kilo of jam sugar to kilo of damsons , help to break up damsons ! add sugar & bring to boil , boil rapidly for 4 mins stirring all the way . cleaned jars in hot water so the jars are warm when filled . stones float to top if not taken out at the begging . fill jars , grease proof paper on top & lid on . trim paper . Same with raspberry jam ! Pickles ; Shallots ; shallots in bowel , pour on boiling water , leave for 4 mins .. this helps the shallots to skin easier .. add salt & cover with towel , leave overnight , swill & dry . bring vinegar to boil , i add dried chilli peppers , cool & add to jars . add lids with grease proof paper . Pickled cabbage ; slice washed red cabbage , add to bowel , add 1/2 table spoon salt & cover , leave over night . add 1 table spoon of sugar to your vinegar in pan boil til dissolved , add lid til cooled . pour over rammed jars of pickle & seal . All jars gathered , lidded & labelled ( Bullshit baffles brains ) , ready for the Colley gate show next year . Beetroot & pickled chills to do …….