Jams & Marmalades
Inspired by Jam, Jelly and Marmalade and Preserving for Profit. Current and planned stall products include strawberry jam, raspberry jam and orange marmalade.
See the jam book →Books & practical food guides
The Knowledge Behind the Author Carl Products
The Author Carl books are the foundation of the brand. Many of the jams, marmalades, spices, chutneys and preserves sold at Author Carl market stalls are inspired by the methods, recipes and techniques explained in these books.
If you want to understand the thinking behind the products — from reliable jam setting and safe preserving to curry-house spice technique — this is where the knowledge lives. The products are what I sell at the stall; the books explain the methods behind them.
Products Inspired by These Books
View productsAuthor Carl is now a food brand as well as a publishing brand. The books still matter because they give the products credibility: they show the practical knowledge behind the jam, marmalade, spices, chutneys and future preserves.
Spices & Curry Seasonings
Inspired by the Indian curry books, including Spice Mixes & Curry Pastes, restaurant-style curry guides and curry-house technique books.
See the spice book →Chutneys & Preserves
Inspired by the preserving books and Indian cooking titles. These connect naturally with curry, spice blends, cheese boards, sandwiches and gift baskets.
See sides & chutneys →Future Fermented Products
Inspired by the fermentation, hot sauce, vinegar and chilli books. These are part of the longer-term Author Carl product direction.
See fermented hot sauce →Jump to book category:
Premium Guides
Safe Home Fermentation (PDF)
Not sure if your ferment is safe? This premium PDF gives conservative, step-by-step decision rules for judging real fermentation problems — so you know when to continue, correct, or throw it away.
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Premium Guides are specialist downloads designed to be used as practical references when you need clarity fast.
Fermentation & Preserving
Safety-first books on fermentation and preservation: yoghurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, fermented drinks, pickling, vinegar, jam and more. These titles support the Author Carl preserve range, including jams, marmalades and future fermented products.
Beginner's guide to Gut Health
Gut health explained simply – what the microbiome is and why it matters.
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Preserve for profit
Turn your kitchen preserves into income with straight-talking, step-by-step guidance.
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Fermented Hot Sauce
Easy hot sauces you can make at home — fermented for depth, flavour and balance.
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The Complete Hot Sauce Cookbook
From mild and sweet to smoky, fermented and extreme heat — methods, safety basics, bold flavour.
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Jam, Jelly and Marmalade
A no-fail beginner’s guide to turning fruit into jars of delicious homemade sweetness.
Related stall products: strawberry jam, raspberry jam and orange marmalade.
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Fermentation for the Absolute Beginner
Foundations of safe, tasty ferments—equipment, salt ratios, troubleshooting, core recipes.
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Homemade Vinegar - A Beginner's Guide
Make vinegar from fruit scraps or create infused vinegars bursting with flavour.
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Homemade Back Bacon – The UK Dry-Cure Method
Beginner-friendly UK dry-cured back bacon. Weight-based, safe methods—nitrate-free and Cure #1.
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Pickling for the Absolute Beginner
Crunchy, tangy, safe. Step-by-step methods, brines, vinegar vs. lacto pickles, and tips.
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How to Make Fermented Drinks
Kombucha, water kefir, ginger beer, tepache and more — fizz, flavour, friendly microbes.
DetailsIndian Curry & Home Cooking
Takeaway-style flavour at home with practical techniques: base sauces, spice timing, BIR-style methods and dependable recipes. These books sit behind the Author Carl spice blends, curry seasonings and chutney ideas.
Curry House Sides & Starters
Bhajis, pakoras, samosas, kebabs and chutneys — crisp, light, and reliable every time.
Related stall products: chutneys, curry accompaniments and gift basket ideas.
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Indian Curry Cookbook – Restaurant-style Recipes made easy at home
A condensed edition of “Indian Curry - The way the restaurants make it” with no loss of quality.
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Indian Curry – The Way the Restaurants Make It
Replicate your favourite takeaway: base gravy, spice profiles, timings, and chef tips.
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Indian Takeaway Classics at Home
Real British Indian Restaurant (BIR) style curries at home — simple ingredients, proven method.
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Slow Cooker Indian Curries – BIR Style Made Easy
Slow cooker convenience with proper curry house flavour — reliable timings and rich sauces.
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30-Minute Indian Curries for Busy People
Weeknight-friendly curries with big flavour — clear steps, smart shortcuts, simple ingredients.
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Indian Curries Made Light
Lower-fat curries with full takeaway flavour — smart techniques to keep it rich and satisfying without heavy oil or cream.
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Spice Mixes & Curry Pastes
Authentic blends and pastes — ratios, toasting, storage, and how to use each one.
Related stall products: spices, curry seasonings and future spice blends.
DetailsGardening & Growing Food
Growing guides focused on what works in real UK gardens — from garlic and chillies to composting. These titles connect the growing side of Author Carl with cooking, preserving and future seasonal products.
The Beginner’s Guide to Composting
Turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into rich compost — without bad odours, pests or guesswork.
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Garlic — Growing; Using and Health Benefits
Grow better bulbs, cook boldly, and understand the science behind garlic’s punch.
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Chillies — History; Growing; Using
From seed to sauce: varieties, cultivation, heat/scovilles, flavour, preserving, and recipes.
DetailsWant to See the Products in Person?
View eventsBooks are available online, but the food products are mainly sold through Author Carl market stalls and selected events. Visit the stall to see the latest jams, marmalades, spices, chutneys, gift baskets and printed books in person.
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Beginner's guide to Gut Health
Gut health explained simply – what the microbiome is and why it matters.
Details
Preserve for profit
Turn your kitchen preserves into income with straight-talking, step-by-step guidance.
Details
Fermented Hot Sauce
Easy hot sauces you can make at home — fermented for depth, flavour and balance.
Details
The Complete Hot Sauce Cookbook
From mild and sweet to smoky, fermented and extreme heat — methods, safety basics, bold flavour.
Details
Jam, Jelly and Marmalade
A no-fail beginner’s guide to turning fruit into jars of delicious homemade sweetness.
Related stall products: strawberry jam, raspberry jam and orange marmalade.
Details
Fermentation for the Absolute Beginner
Foundations of safe, tasty ferments—equipment, salt ratios, troubleshooting, core recipes.
Details
Homemade Vinegar - A Beginner's Guide
Make vinegar from fruit scraps or create infused vinegars bursting with flavour.
Details
Homemade Back Bacon – The UK Dry-Cure Method
Beginner-friendly UK dry-cured back bacon. Weight-based, safe methods—nitrate-free and Cure #1.
Details
Pickling for the Absolute Beginner
Crunchy, tangy, safe. Step-by-step methods, brines, vinegar vs. lacto pickles, and tips.
Details
How to Make Fermented Drinks
Kombucha, water kefir, ginger beer, tepache and more — fizz, flavour, friendly microbes.
Details
Curry House Sides & Starters
Bhajis, pakoras, samosas, kebabs and chutneys — crisp, light, and reliable every time.
Related stall products: chutneys, curry accompaniments and gift basket ideas.
Details
Indian Curry Cookbook – Restaurant-style Recipes made easy at home
A condensed edition of “Indian Curry - The way the restaurants make it” with no loss of quality.
Details
Indian Curry – The Way the Restaurants Make It
Replicate your favourite takeaway: base gravy, spice profiles, timings, and chef tips.
Details
Indian Takeaway Classics at Home
Real British Indian Restaurant (BIR) style curries at home — simple ingredients, proven method.
Details
Slow Cooker Indian Curries – BIR Style Made Easy
Slow cooker convenience with proper curry house flavour — reliable timings and rich sauces.
Details
30-Minute Indian Curries for Busy People
Weeknight-friendly curries with big flavour — clear steps, smart shortcuts, simple ingredients.
Details
Indian Curries Made Light
Lower-fat curries with full takeaway flavour — smart techniques to keep it rich and satisfying without heavy oil or cream.
Details
Spice Mixes & Curry Pastes
Authentic blends and pastes — ratios, toasting, storage, and how to use each one.
Related stall products: spices, curry seasonings and future spice blends.
Details
The Beginner’s Guide to Composting
Turn kitchen scraps and garden waste into rich compost — without bad odours, pests or guesswork.
Details
Garlic — Growing; Using and Health Benefits
Grow better bulbs, cook boldly, and understand the science behind garlic’s punch.
Details
Chillies — History; Growing; Using
From seed to sauce: varieties, cultivation, heat/scovilles, flavour, preserving, and recipes.
Details