A yearly quandary, what to do with the surplus of summer fruits about to pass their prime? Jams of course, but how about something to accompany the salty, savoury cravings that come with the summer heat – welcoming the humble relish....

The classic French crustless tart, Clafoutis, made with a thick batter poured over fresh cherries, was one of the original desserts on The Zin House menu. Traditionally made with unpitted black cherries, this matches Kim’s style and our regional produce availability perfectly....

We glaze hams all year round, a big fat quality leg ham on the bone is a crowd-pleaser for any event. But ‘the ham’ really comes into its own at Christmas time. This recipe goes one better and encourages the use of all your old jars...