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Refreshing and fragrant, homemade elderflower cordial is so much better and more pleasing than anything you can buy in the shops. The elderflower season is short, and falls in early summer, but makes a great excuse for long walks spent collecting flowers.

Be sure to use clean utensils and sterilised jars for best results.

Setting point test: place a small plate into the freezer (5-10 minutes). Place 1 teaspoon marmalade onto the chilled plate. When marmalade is cool, push it with your finger. If the marmalade wrinkles, it is ready. If not, cook marmalade for a further 2 minutes then test again.

If you don't have time to soak/activate your cashews, soak nuts in boiling water for 30 minutes, then drain and use as directed.

You can use a mix of macadamias and cashews (140 g nuts in total) in this recipe.

It is important this recipe is made with an active Mother sourdough starter, search Cookidoo® for the recipe.

Be sure to use clean utensils and sterilised jars for best results.

Leftover whey can be used in hearty soups or in smoothies.

Using good-quality vinegars is important to the outcome and quality of the finished product.

Bowl to melt chocolate should be large enough to securely set on mixing bowl without the mixing bowl lid.

To unmold ice ring: run base briefly under warm water to loosen.

Use pulp leftover from making juices or make your own vegetable pulp: place 16 oz vegetables of choice and 10.5 oz water into mixing bowl and blend 15 sec/speed 7 , then squeeze out the liquid through a nut milk bag or clean kitchen towel.

You can buy whole barley grains from health food stores or on line.

Serve with nasi lemak, fried rice or as base for any stir fry dish.

Place the cutter shaft onto the mixing knife in the mixing bowl and ensure it is correctly placed. The base of the shaft should be fitted on the center of the mixing knife with arms positioned between the high and low blades allowing the shaft to stay vertical.

This stock keeps in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Or you can store it in ice cube trays in the freezer for 6 months.

Be sure to use clean utensils and sterilised jars for best results.

Be sure to use clean utensils and sterilised jars for best results.

The high temperatures of Thermomix® caramelise the red onions for a fuller flavour in this tasty chutney. Serve with goat’s cheese on crackers or crostini for a great canapé, or add to a cheese board.

Serve with cheese or as a condiment for meat or fish or with an Indian curry meal.

Thanks to Thermomix® it’s easier than ever to make your own nut milks. The powerful blending results in richly flavoured milk, in this case almond, although the method works equally well for other nut varieties.

Slightly unripe fruit has higher pectin levels, so will assist your paste in setting.