In the run up to Christmas many of us are thinking about how we can give thoughtful gifts without spending too much money or creating unnecessary waste. Preserved, pickled or fermented food makes beautiful gifts for friends, family – or even yourself. From the 21st of November we are celebrating the European Week for Waste Reduction by hosting a range of cooking sessions across North London. The sessions will focus on different techniques for preserving food, including fermenting, jam making and pickling.

The session in Enfield focuses on food preservation. During this session Urvashi Roe, former Great British Bake Off contestant, will show you three different ways of preserving food to make beautiful gifts. After completing this session you will master the skill of preserving limes, making harissa paste from scratch and creating fruit “leather” from dried fruit.