Hi, I have an abundance of grapes this year due to to our abnormally warm summer. Can you suggest something quick and easy in putting them to good use? Thanks, Joan

Hi Joan, depending upon what type of grape you have, you can make grape jam or jelly. If you can find a copy of Digby Laws Pickle and Chutney cook book, there are recipes in there for grape chutney - white grapes are especially good for chutney, as well as recipes for pickled grapes, spiced grapes and grape ketchup. Excess grapes can  be frozen, wash them and then freeze, they will last for up to 10 months in the freezer. There are also recipes for grape cake, which is very quick and easy to make. If all else fails, make grape syrup which makes a refreshing drink and can be added to flavour other dishes.