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"Fresh and tangy with a beautiful colour."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, corn syrup...

"Aah! The last of the figs from my garden.
Thanksgiving is 1 month away so I added cranberries, ginger root, orange, and vanilla. Try it on your turkey or pork roast. Also great on scones or warmed over pancakes making a wonderful holiday breakfast."

Ingredients: cranberries, lemon juice...

"Great for Thanksgiving. if you don;t know what a conserve is, it is similar to a jam consistency, but has nuts. Serve them over toast, biscuits, breads, etc."

Ingredients: oranges, pecans, raisins...

"I have not yet tried this, but it is from an overdue library book (From Our Mothers' Kitchens) and I want to return the book tomorrow, so need to get the recipes I want to try copied down, pronto. Come fall, there is always a need for green tomato recipes and this pickle sounds like a real winner to me. Prep time includes the standing time."

Ingredients: cinnamon, green bell peppers...

"I have not yet tried this, but it is from an overdue library book (From Our Mothers' Kitchens) and I want to return the book tomorrow, so need to get the recipes I want to try copied down, pronto. I have never made mustard-pickle, even though it's something I really enjoy; I'm looking forward to trying this recipe."

Ingredients: pickling cucumbers, green bell peppers...

"I have not yet tried this, but it is from an overdue library book (From Our Mothers' Kitchens) and I want to return the book tomorrow, so need to get the recipes I want to try copied down, pronto. The author of the book, Anita Stewart, says this recipe has been perfected over the years by herself and her mother. She says this is "the ultimate..."

Ingredients: onions, red bell peppers...

"My family's favourite variation of the east coast favourite. A great way to use all those huge cucumbers from your garden. Goes great with holiday dinners, meat and potatoes or as a relish on burgers. The recipe came from the Prince Edward Island Women's Institute Cookbook from the 70's."

Ingredients: cucumbers, mustard powder...

"A chunky sweet and tart condiment/spread made with blueberries, figs, and cranberries. Spiced with onions, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, and rosemary. Chutneys are traditionally served with curried foods, but do try this on ham, chicken, roast pork, wild game or your Thanksgiving turkey. Also nice on meat and cheese platters. Mix some chutney with cream..."

Ingredients: cinnamon, oranges, zest of...

"Use as mincemeat (without suet!) or serve at breakfast with your favorite scones, English muffins or just toast. Use for a surprise between two slices of baked French toast, spoon over puffy pancakes. Frances Bissell *Preserving Nature's Bounty* gets the credit for developing this recipe."

Ingredients: ground cardamom, dried prunes...

"A great Holiday Sauce to serve now or can for later!"

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, cloves...