Just got fresh not frozen berries from an eBay supplier they were all nicely washed and packed so ready to rewash will try the pricking with one lot and the grater on another and they will go into the freezer tonight thanks for all the advice guys
The worms don't sound great not sure about protein with the gin - I think I am going to go fresh first off just to see what they are like then as Jim mentioned freeze myself to see if any worms
Mmmm with so many Staycationers out all the local nice places I have picked myself before have been stripped so haven't been lucky so wanted to buy some before I miss out...the family love the Sloe Gin at Christmas