Bottled Strawberries

Serves 4

James Martin’s Desserts, published by Quadrille; €17.69

Serve as an accompaniment or as a vegetarian dish.

A cool way to serve a delicious breakfast in a glass — it’s bursting with goodness.

Back in 1960s Britain, it was natural to walk into a pub and order a couple of homemade pickled eggs to go with your pint.

Makes about 1kg (2lb)

Pickling (or sousing) pork went hand in hand with pig killing and for centuries it was one of the staple meats in every country household.

Makes 8 portions

¼ cup lemon juice