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Cooking & Baking

Siwsan

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

Reply to livetohike (Reply #9)

Sun May 21, 2017, 03:36 PM

May 2017

I remember going berry picking with my mom and grandma - strawberry, raspberry and blueberry. They'd make enough jellies and jams to get us through the winter. Home made is always best, IMHO.

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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