Well, fresh currants are small white, black or red berries about the size of peas. Surprisingly the dried fruits labeled as currants are not actually currants—they're made from grapes!

Use about ¾ cup of dried cranberries to replace 1 cup of fresh, as they expand when rehydrated. They will be slightly sweeter ...

Plant a currant bush and you'll soon be picking lots of plump berries. White, red and blackcurrants are perfect for a sunny or slightly shaded spot, and once established are really easy to look after.