Jam Day

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I have no idea why I decided to make jam on the hottest day of the year!  Strawberry  &  raspberry and also another batch of  strawberry rhubarb & ginger.  I haven’t made jam in years, now need to make some scones to go with them! 


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  1. Jane McLellanJune 24, 2020 at 11:20 AM

    Yummy!

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  2. MaureenJune 25, 2020 at 1:42 AM

    What a lovely picture, your tatting matches the jars of jam.

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  3. picotsnkeysJune 25, 2020 at 8:10 AM

    Lovely table setting. I miss sitting down to tea with friends something fierce. Perhaps we can sit outside together soon?

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    1. Sally KersonJune 27, 2020 at 9:49 AM

      Ah feel for you life is not easy at the moment.

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  4. AnneJune 26, 2020 at 5:15 AM

    Like you Sally, I've not made jam for years! If you lived nearer I could help you devour your goodies. I made some chutney last year, but nothing this as it's been too hot - that's my excuse anyway.

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    1. Sally KersonJune 27, 2020 at 9:50 AM

      This jam making is a lockdown 'must do' along with many other things that were activities of the past! Love chutney too especially in the Winter. The heat does not help!

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  5. Tim KaylorJuly 5, 2020 at 11:56 AM

    I love raspberry jam! Now I may have to get a plane ticket. Hehe.

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    1. Sally KersonJuly 8, 2020 at 6:55 AM

      You would be most welcome Tim but by then I would have eaten it all!

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  6. anitaAugust 21, 2020 at 6:24 PM

    Clever!

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