Tag Archives: preserves
The Final Fig Session
Fig season is nearly over in the Lockyer Valley. So now is the time to preserve some figgy deliciousness to last until next season. Come along to our May Jam Session and learn to preserve figs in two different ways. We will make a sweet conserve to serve with icecream or yoghurt and whole figs … Continue reading
Feel like a Sunday drive? We’ll pack the picnic.
Often after a busy week it is all too easy to spend Sunday as a lazy day at home. We understand Life in the fast lane can effect you like that. But when was the last time you went on a Sunday Drive? How about taking the slow road to Grantham next weekend? There is something … Continue reading
Thinking of Hosting a Private Jam Session?
Thinking of Hosting a Private Jam session? Here’s what you need to know. The most important things are a good stove and enough space and enough people. People and Bench Space: Jam sessions should be between 4-6 people. Even numbers are better so that people can work in pairs. Each person needs about half a … Continue reading
Fig Jam Session
Our January Jam session featured figs. Figs make fantastic preserves because the flavour intensifies with cooking and they can be enhances with range of different spices to make your own signature jam. However, figs are very low in acid so this makes it a bit tricky to get a firm set. Patti, Sue, Jess and Jess … Continue reading
Do you have a relish for tomatoes?
Tomato Relish is an all time favourite with many different styles. Some people like it mild and sweet, others prefer sharp and vinegary, some like it hot. Summertime is tomato time and so is a great time to get bottling. We can’t promise to make it the same as your grandmothers but you will make … Continue reading
The sweetest little berries are cooking up right – we’re making mulberry jam.
We had a fabulous Jam Session in October. The fruit of the month was mulberries. Rain came at just the right time in August and my friend Sherrie’s trees are loaded with the juiciest fruit. Anyone who has picked mulberries will know how messy they can be but the are very easy to prepare as … Continue reading
