Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Cooking & Baking

Siwsan

(26,262 posts)

4. I remember my mom always sealed the jars with paraffin wax

Reply to miss-nasty (Reply #1)

Sun May 21, 2017, 02:30 PM

May 2017

I think that has kind of faded out as a practice.

My mom and sister were wonderful jam makers. I lost them both in 2015. So teaching myself to do this kind of makes me wonder if their spirits are smiling.

When I lived in Iceland, they make 'Icelandic Pancakes' that were actually crepes - they spread rhubarb jam on the crepe, add a big dollop of whipped cream, fold it and sprinkle the top with powdered sugar. It is heavenly. Great memories, all around.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

12 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I made my very first batch of jam, ever, today - Rhubarb-Ginger. It is pretty tasty! [View all] Siwsan May 2017 OP

This made me smile miss-nasty May 2017 #1

I remember my mom always sealed the jars with paraffin wax Siwsan May 2017 #4

Quit that!!!! Wellstone ruled May 2017 #12

Pretty! irisblue May 2017 #2

I usually make a freeze ratatouille. Maybe I'll try to can some, this year Siwsan May 2017 #5

I'm still stuck in intimidated by the whole process Phoenix61 May 2017 #3

Give it a try! Make some jam, first. If it doesn't seal - just freeze it Siwsan May 2017 #6

Thanks for the encouragement Phoenix61 May 2017 #7

Rhubarb Ginger? That sounds so exotic and wonderful Cicada May 2017 #8

It is an amazing compliment to the rhubarb Siwsan May 2017 #10

Sounds delicious! I love rhubarb. I used to make elderberry livetohike May 2017 #9

Jam making does tend to bring up some lovely memories, doesn't it. Siwsan May 2017 #11