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In the Kitchen with Jam Guru Rachel Saunders, Author of 'The Blue Chair Jam Cookbook'
I have never met anyone more passionate about jam and marmalade than Rachel Saunders, and pretty sure I never will. She recently came out with her first book, The Blue Chair Jam Cookbook, which includes nearly 120 recipes for jam and marmalade. It's a comprehensive how-to that answers every question you've ever wanted to ask Grandma about how to make jam that puts Smuckers to shame.8 Ways to Use Pepper Jelly
I've never been a peanut butter and jelly kinda gal. Instead, it was always cream cheese and jelly sandwiches that lured me as a child. The smooth luxuriousness of the cream cheese mixed with sweet, fruity jelly or jam was always a winner in my eyes. I do still indulge in a version of this in the form of a cream cheese and pepper jelly combo, but if you need more options on what to do with that jar of pepper jelly, here are eight.Learning to Make Freezer Jam
Photograph from The Bitten Word What is freezer jam? So called because it keeps so well in the freezer, it is, according to Clay and Zach at The Bitten Word, the perfect way to preserve summer fruit without distorting its flavor. "Making freezer jam is delicious and incredibly easy. With traditional jam, you thicken the fruit by cooking it and boiling it down. In making freezer jam, however, you use pectin to thicken. And since you don't cook the fruit, the jam tastes intensely like the fresh fruit itself." Find the recipe at their blog, The Bitten Word....How to Make Apricot Jam from Homesick Texan
Serious Eats contributor Lisa Fain teaches you how to make apricot jam on her blog, Homesick Texan. After two failed attempts, her third time's a charm: "I made possibly the best-ever apricot jam," she declares....In Videos: How to Make Small Batch Strawberry Jam
Take advantage of strawberry season by stocking up on homemade strawberry jam! Marge Braker of food preservation education program Preserved teaches you how to make small batch strawberry jam in this video (with accompanying recipe) from Cooking Up a Story. She demonstrates the process from dumping the strawberries into a pan to sterilizing the jars in boiling water. Watch the video after the jump....Store Bought vs. Homemade: What's More Cost-Effective?
Jennifer Reese of Slate makes some store-bought staples at home to see if the effort is worth the taste and money. Bagels and yogurt get an enthusiastic "make at home," while homemade cream cheese is expensive and just not the same. She also experiments with jam, crackers, and granola. For more details on cost and taste of the homemade versions, read the rest of the article. Related Hannah's Granola Making Matzo at Daniel in New York City J: Jams, Jellies (and Preserves and Conserves)...Is Artisanal, Handmade Food Always Better?
Just because a conscientious, responsible pig farmer decides to make bacon doesn't mean the bacon is going to be good.Blogwatch: Jam Cake
Cindy, of Hungry Girl Por Vida, made an earlier version of this jam cake, but was heartbroken after dropping half of it on the floor. Sad faces all around. For her second try, she combined two different recipes and finally got to enjoy what she deserves. With a jeweled swirl of jam and a simple crown of confectioners' sugar, this is a "charming little cake, perfect for sharing or curling up." Looks like second time's the charm....Macarons With Ethnic Flair
Lynn of To Short Term Memories made these lovely macarons for herself after teaching a cooking class. One's filled with dulce de leche and the other with kaya, a rich, creamy jam made with coconut milk, eggs and pandan leaf most popular in Singapore and Malaysia and usually served spread on toast. I do not know how I will continue to exist in the world today knowing I cannot have these in my mouth!...Hot Topics: Technique of the Week | The Food Lab
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8 Delicious Chocolate Cakes and Pies for Valentine's Day
Some might say that chocolate on Valentine's Day is about as unoriginal as you can get. We all remember the first heart-shaped box of overly sweet chocolate bonbons from grade school Valentines. But chocolate gift-giving needn't be a cliché. This year, let's bake our sweethearts chocolate cakes and pies instead! Here are 8 delicious recipes perfect for celebrating your love (of chocolate.)
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