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The practice of preserving fruit dates back to the Stone Age, when early humans sought ways to extend the life of their food. One of the most celebrated techniques, developed by Nicolas Appert in the early 1800s, involved heating food in sealed glass jars – a method now known as bottling. Our Apprentice Chefs have recently been learning this award-winning preservation method. Although the preserved produce won’t be used in our kitchens, mentor Chef Graham Tinsley MBE is passionate about teaching classical culinary techniques and building a strong foundational knowledge.
Apprentices Ava and Mia have been bottling a variety of fruits using traditional methods, including kiwi, pineapple, peaches and more. They’ve also been exploring seasonality – understanding when produce is at its best, which is generally the ideal time to preserve it. The Kilner jars, filled with carefully prepared fruits and preserved using the hot stock method, will be proudly displayed at our Cheshire fine dining venue, The Vines.
Another traditional skill the apprentices have explored recently is creating a wheatsheaf loaf, a type of decorative bread traditionally made to celebrate Harvest Festival. The wheatsheaf is a timeless symbol of abundance and reflects the natural cycle of the seasons, often with spiritual or religious associations. This hands-on experience gave Ava and Mia the opportunity to not only bake but also artistically shape bread – bringing a creative and enjoyable element to their learning. They even attempted to add a small bread mouse to their display, though they joked that it may have risen into more of a capybara during the proving process!
To preserve their creation, they’ve chosen to dry it out and use yacht setting spray – a common technique for extending the life of decorative food displays. The wheatsheaf will be exhibited beside the breakfast buffet at Carden Park, offering guests a delightful glimpse into traditional craftsmanship during their countryside hotel break.
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COMPETITION NOW CLOSED 🔒Congratulations @_leahjadeee 💖 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐩𝐚 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐 💖The month of love is almost upon us and we`re in the giving mood. Whether you’re in need of a night out with your bestie or a romantic break with your loved one, this is your chance to WIN a Twilight Garden Retreat for 2 🌝The prize:💫 An evening in the spa garden and thermal suite💫 2 course dinner in Elements Restaurant💫 Overnight stay in one of our luxurious rooms💫 Breakfast the following morning💫 Use of the Leisure Club during your stay To enter:❤️🔥 Like this post❤️🔥 Follow @cardenpark❤️🔥 Tag someone in the comments❤️🔥 Share this post to your stories (if you’re profile is private just DM us a screenshot)Competition closes at 11:59pm on Monday 26th January 2026. Good luck! 🤞 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗡𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗥 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 - 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀. 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁, @𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸 T&CsWinner will be chosen at random and contacted directly by @cardenpark on Tuesday 27th January 2026Open to UK residents and over 18s onlyPrize is subject a Twilight Garden Retreat Voucher for 2 and is valid for 12 months from the date of issuePrize does not include transport to and from Carden ParkNon-transferable and no cash alternative will be givenFor full terms and conditions please visit the link in our bio Competition is in no way endorsed by Instagram, Facebook or Meta
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