At Brante Manor, it's still not too late to stock up for winter

The cellar at Brante Manor holds an impressive array of homemade preserves – jars and bottles lined up one after another, filled with various cooked and steamed preparations. Among them are salty and sweet options, as well as stronger and milder treats, all made according to the recipes of the manor's mistress, Ilze Brante.

Ilze serves these preserved delicacies not only to her own family and friends but also to guests of the manor, who get the chance to taste homemade treats right at the place where they were created. She points out that even in autumn, it is far from too late to start preparing winter supplies – there is still plenty of time for canning and preserving.

Sharing her know-how

Ilze Brante is known for her openness and willingness to share her experience – both her preserving recipes and practical advice for anyone wanting to learn how to keep summer's and autumn's harvest fresh through winter. In total, she offers nine different recipes that can help anyone build their own stock of preserves using tried-and-tested, practical methods.

The full cellar at Brante Manor stands as proof that homemade preserves remain relevant and popular today. They not only help preserve the flavors of the season for winter, but also form part of the manor's hospitality and family traditions, which Ilze happily continues to pass on.