tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post3342255556774710140..comments2024-02-15T09:11:09.888+00:00Comments on Canadian Abroad: A Passing RemarkCanadian Abroadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13358781396739230934noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post-72590316350782265512011-09-13T10:21:59.436+01:002011-09-13T10:21:59.436+01:00Ha ha ha, This has happened in our house before to...Ha ha ha, This has happened in our house before too. Although it was last years plum jam that didn't work out as planned.<br />Today, after computer time and some Brownie planning, I am making jam :-) fingers crossed !Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06717035931219671476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post-56755528818502119302011-09-12T16:39:17.285+01:002011-09-12T16:39:17.285+01:00Yum. I was just thinking...a jar of that lovely j...Yum. I was just thinking...a jar of that lovely jam could totally count as a goodie in the swap. Handmade was the only requirement :)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08702598565262409462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post-5201440707264855292011-09-12T14:38:22.659+01:002011-09-12T14:38:22.659+01:00Definitely pretty lids and teachers' presents ...Definitely pretty lids and teachers' presents - did you use too much sugar, do you think? I make hedgerow jam with elderberries, brambles and Bramleys (2:2:1), with 1 lb of sugar to 1 lb of fruit, and it is really delicious - the most popular with B&Bs who always ask to buy it.<br /><br />Pomona xPomonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18399181139470676975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post-60274355797567352212011-09-11T22:35:29.133+01:002011-09-11T22:35:29.133+01:00Gifts - you can give them as Christmas gifts to th...Gifts - you can give them as Christmas gifts to the neighbours/teachers /whoever. <br /><br />I've never made jam either. You get brownie points for doing it. You're a good Mum!<br /><br />I can tell you were thrilled with your alternate afternoon but there is always tomorrow for sewing. How is your stirring arm holding up?Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11032969125788408807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post-36808855776683040402011-09-11T21:10:52.575+01:002011-09-11T21:10:52.575+01:00Has it set yet? My only attempt last year turned ...Has it set yet? My only attempt last year turned into a giant wine gum!Mrs Flying Blind...https://www.blogger.com/profile/15064004823351464643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post-59545575268351882902011-09-11T21:07:46.903+01:002011-09-11T21:07:46.903+01:00LOL Such a yummy mummy arent you?! Bet you'r...LOL Such a yummy mummy arent you?! Bet you're really kicking yourself for forgetting about homebrew ;-)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11401124377008075764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post-8963602149016488772011-09-11T21:02:20.243+01:002011-09-11T21:02:20.243+01:00I haven't made jam for years!I haven't made jam for years!Mad about Crafthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544300326099671122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post-75224739625550590622011-09-11T20:58:16.937+01:002011-09-11T20:58:16.937+01:00Sounds like a lovely afternoon, well the picking d...Sounds like a lovely afternoon, well the picking does! The stirring, not so much! The teachers and assistants at school would love them as Christmas presents - or save them for a donation to the Christmas Fundraiser, they'll go down a treat!Archie The Wonder Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16348256617269963755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post-69024266264230243112011-09-11T20:55:45.777+01:002011-09-11T20:55:45.777+01:00Oddly enough I had similar thoughts myself the oth...Oddly enough I had similar thoughts myself the other day when I realised there are elderberries everywhere this year! I'm thinking of making cordial, but I think i may have to try some jam now, with a bit less sugar!Sashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16600008273335604707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post-82486402851924941552011-09-11T20:53:58.777+01:002011-09-11T20:53:58.777+01:00Yes, definitely Christmas presents!I like the idea...Yes, definitely Christmas presents!I like the idea of Jam much like I like the idea of fine bone china an a butler...Isisjemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639503578526424947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post-41122944468390900162011-09-11T20:04:23.349+01:002011-09-11T20:04:23.349+01:00Lol! I'm with the others- Christmas presents a...Lol! I'm with the others- Christmas presents anyone?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post-23360621265707532982011-09-11T19:44:39.986+01:002011-09-11T19:44:39.986+01:00Lol at Sheila, she has the right idea. Although ma...Lol at Sheila, she has the right idea. Although maybe not such a great make for the girls :-) But I think Judith is on the right track, put them aside for your Christmas gifts and into hampers, everyone loves a pot of homemade jam. I remember my mother making jam (we had a big fruit garden) and all those muslin cloths draining into pots all over the house put me off for life. I'm scarred. Seriously. Oh, and did you see I changed my profile name just for you. See, I love you really :-)Sarah @ FairyFace Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17181786172902664738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post-45199915942820160812011-09-11T19:23:54.686+01:002011-09-11T19:23:54.686+01:00You could have made wine??????You could have made wine??????Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00148803101055301234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post-77132521809158355652011-09-11T18:56:35.149+01:002011-09-11T18:56:35.149+01:00I would love some of your amazing jam but wouldn`t...I would love some of your amazing jam but wouldn`t put you to the ridiculous expense of sending it here. Enjoy! I love jam and homemade even better. I thought you would have been making elderberry wine or is that elderflower??Annabellahttp://www.kechquilts.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post-36100473312398936522011-09-11T18:46:40.397+01:002011-09-11T18:46:40.397+01:00LOL! You and Leanne (She can quilt) are a right p...LOL! You and Leanne (She can quilt) are a right pair of jammies! You could always give it to the girls' teachers at Christmas inside homemade mini patchwork stockings! JxoJudith, Belfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15912127248240222402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post-8445290283083757082011-09-11T18:46:39.067+01:002011-09-11T18:46:39.067+01:00Oh dear! Living in Tiptree means that whenever I n...Oh dear! Living in Tiptree means that whenever I need jam, I just nip down to the jam factory. I have never made it myself, so full marks for making it!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11495058476707884772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1524960354656106962.post-46068663778506589412011-09-11T18:28:34.378+01:002011-09-11T18:28:34.378+01:00Sounds delish! Why not eat with the pancakes as a...Sounds delish! Why not eat with the pancakes as a hot sauce, or over ice-cream, or a smoothie, or cool with plain yoghurt! If not you know my address! though postage would be awful!Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437815900953193788noreply@blogger.com