KatyCooks
Head Chef
Well I don't know about British standards CD. As a mere mortal on this planet, I can only adhere to my own of course! If this is your favourite, then it meets your standards, and that is good enough!
What do you eat when you can't think of anything else?
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caseydog
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I don't have any farmer's markets near me. My ex-wife made homemade jellies and jams, but I haven't found anyone selling homemade jams.
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Linda0818
Executive Chef
Try an online site. Mrs. Miller's is super good. That's the brand that's sold at my local farm market up the road. Lots of different flavors. Jams, jellies, butters, etc.
Edit to add that the Bumbleberry Jam is amazing.
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Smucker's ... meh. too much sugar for me. I grew up with Peanut Butter and Jam, either strawberry or raspberry. A lot of people had it with jelly, but at the time jelly was only Concord Grape jelly, more expensive and sooo good!
Raspberries, blackeberries are a no no for me. Cooked yes, fresh no.
Dad loved marmelade, me not so much, it's OK.
I love Robertson's (English) Apricot or Ginger - to die for! right along with that is St. Dalfour (France) Black Current, Blueberry.
Strawberry Freezer Jam, yummm, tastes like they just came in from the garden fresh.
I have a book with Small Batch recipes. Used to make them and sell tiny jars, always kept one for me and that way I alsways had a huge variety to choose from.
Raspberries, blackeberries are a no no for me. Cooked yes, fresh no.
Dad loved marmelade, me not so much, it's OK.
I love Robertson's (English) Apricot or Ginger - to die for! right along with that is St. Dalfour (France) Black Current, Blueberry.
Strawberry Freezer Jam, yummm, tastes like they just came in from the garden fresh.
I have a book with Small Batch recipes. Used to make them and sell tiny jars, always kept one for me and that way I alsways had a huge variety to choose from.
caseydog
Chef Extraordinaire
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Linda0818
Executive Chef
They are steep, I'll agree. And I'm not crazy about having to buy three when sometimes I only want one. Which is why I buy it from the market.Their online prices are pretty steep.Is it expensive at your farmer's market?
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I think, if I remember correctly, each jar of jam at the market is $5.99. It might be more now, since I haven't purchased any yet this summer.
Kathleen
Cupcake
For PB&J, I like Jif crunchy PB and Grape or Blackberry jelly. I'm a bit unadventurous in my PB&J.
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Linda0818
Executive Chef
I have a whole huge jar of of the Jif crunchy in my cupboard that I really need to start eating (as well as grape jelly and strawberry preserves). So I got out my little "uncrustable" contraption and I'm going to start making more PB&J's to take to work for lunch. This PB&J conversation has inspired me to do so.
Lee Vining
Sous Chef
Cal Rose rice steamed in the cooker then with butter,,, ummmm good.
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Linda0818
Executive Chef
Oh yeah. That rice is great.
CharlieD
Chef Extraordinaire
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blissful
Master Chef
Linda, we went to a farmer's market in a little town near us. There was one table/umbrella set up with about 20 kinds of jellies/jams. I went looking for something I don't can myself. She had Carrot Cake Jam (carrots, coconut, extraordinarily sweet) which I bought. Her 1-cup (or half-pint) jars of jellies/jams were $7 each.
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Linda0818
Executive Chef
Ooooooo, the Carrot Cake jam sounds very rich, but heavenly.
$7 is probably what they charge at my local market now. But I haven't looked at their jams lately. I've got strawberry and grape here at home that I need to eat up first.
When I was making all those "Small Batch" jams and preserves, I sold them (tiny jars, 1/2 cups?) $4.00 ea but that was, OMG more than 20 years ago! And people bought them up! fast!
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Linda0818
Executive Chef
There's something about jars of yummy jams and jellies that people are just naturally drawn to. I know I am. It's one of my favorite displays to check out anytime I go to a farm market or some type of specialty store.
larry_stewart
Master Chef
We usually have some relatively quick and easy meals to throw together in the event that I work late, dont have time to really cook or just dont feel like it. The below are almost always stocked in the house ,and take less than 1/2 hour to throw together
- Tacos
- Pierogi
- Various pasta with sauce (either homemade frozen, or right out of the can)
- Felafel Salad
- Burgers, hot dogs or chicken patties ( all vegan and frozen)
- Various soups ( all premade and frozen)
- Tamales premade and frozen)
- I do have some quick store bought heat and eat things like canned soups, prepackaged Indian meals
- Tacos
- Pierogi
- Various pasta with sauce (either homemade frozen, or right out of the can)
- Felafel Salad
- Burgers, hot dogs or chicken patties ( all vegan and frozen)
- Various soups ( all premade and frozen)
- Tamales premade and frozen)
- I do have some quick store bought heat and eat things like canned soups, prepackaged Indian meals
There really is. I almost never eat jam or jelly. But, does that stop me from wanting to look? Does it even stop me from buying something unusual that appeals to me? No and no.
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Linda0818
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Same here. I'll buy those things and eat them a couple-few times, then they sit in my fridge for decoration. And I'll tell myself "Okay, I need to start eating more toast and jelly" but it never happens.There really is. I almost never eat jam or jelly. But, does that stop me from wanting to look? Does it even stop me from buying something unusual that appeals to me? No and no.
I have to remember to have some with Brie, Camembert, and blue cheese, when they have gotten adventurously strong. They really do go together well.
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Linda0818
Executive Chef
Never thought of pairing it with cheese. I'm not a big fan of cheese, but I would try that. The soft cheeses would definitely be better, I would think.
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