Jam-Strawberries with Passionfruit
One of the aspects I truly loved about Melbourne when we lived there was the four distinct seasons. The people in Brisbane talk about “spring” but the only change I … Continue reading
Making Raspberry Jam
At the end of the summer holiday season there’s a random assortment of leftover packaged food in my beach house kitchen. Family and friends visit loaded up with good things, … Continue reading
Strawberry Jam
Miss E is planning her 9th birthday party. She’d like to serve blackberry and apple juice in champagne glasses, the rim of the glass frosted with pink sugar crystals. Sigh! … Continue reading
Apricot Jam with Vanilla and Kernels
When I was a child there was a high yielding apricot tree in our backyard. My Dad was the foodie parent, he was the one who experimented with preserves. I … Continue reading
Mixed Berry Conserve
The festive season and berry season coincide in the temperate south eastern part of Australia. Strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, boysenberries, black and red currants are popular for celebratory desserts, in fact … Continue reading
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