Book excerpt: **FREE SAMPLER** 'Any day started with Lillie's jam is a good one.' Anna Jones 'A truly beautiful book. It is a delight to read and her recipes are excellent' James Lowe, Lyles, London 'Lillie O'Brien and her wonderful preserves.' Claire Ptak, Violet Bakery These innovative recipes, bubbling with fruit, nuts, herbs and spices, are separated into 5 seasons: ALIVE/mid-spring to early summer - blossoming florals and awakenings (Peach & Fig leaf Jam, Salted Cherry Blossom, Wild garlic pesto); HOT/midsummer - vivid sweetness (Nectarine & Flowering Thyme Jam, Strawberry & Wild Fennel Jam, Pickled Walnuts); BLUSH/early autumn - smoky warmth and rich spice (Blackberry & Cocoa Nib Jam, Elderberry & Pomegranate Molasses, Tomato Jam, Marjoram Jelly); BARB/late autumn - robust and bristling (Pear & Masala Jam, Pumpkin Jam, Damson Cheese) and FROST/winter to early spring - biting, dark and cosy (Preserved Lemons, Seville Orange & Chamomile Marmalade). Lillie creates recipes to be lingered over, that inspire and give the confidence to be a little more adventurous in the preserving kitchen.