Today, I drove slowly and found it rather fun to be navigating the snowy roads. Other drivers were cautious, too.
Pink Gerbera daisies and white stock came home with me. How fragrant the stock is. A bit of an indulgence, but oh, so pretty.
My real reason for venturing out was reading that Seville Oranges were in stock. I spent most of the afternoon making marmalade. While I chopped and stirred, I watched the falling snow outside. It snowed most of the day. By morning rain is predicted.
I'm happy to fill up my jam shelves as I didn't make any this past summer since we were away. Store-bought jam just doesn't have the same delicious flavour as homemade. Tim had some of the new marmalade (not quite set) on a cheese scone and pronounced it quite satisfactory.
Do you like making jam or marmalade?
At the risk of sounding censorious, which I really am not intending, where does the posy of gerbera and stocks come from - ie, are they grown under glass, flown in? Wherever they are from they have certainly added beauty with their vibrant colour. As has the very impressive marmalade. My only attempt was a dismal failure. Thank you for sharing this glimpse into your life. Beth
ReplyDeleteI do think we all need a little 'indulgence' now and then, especially in this very cold weather. I always made marmalade, but in France we could rarely find the Sevile oranges so had to use other citrus fruit. I dont make it now, but can imagine the delicious smell of it just looking at your photo!
ReplyDeleteA good use of your snow day! I am not brave about driving in snow, so I am admiring your gumption to go and get those oranges! Like Barbara, I am imagining the wonderful aroma of marmalade in your house! Mmmm . . . I have made jams before, but never marmalade.
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I don't make jam any more but I always loved to make it. Your kitchen must have been heavenly with the scent of oranges! Enjoy your weekend and stay warm!
ReplyDeleteYou've had such a productive day! I love treating myself to flowers now and then and these are particularly beautiful. I love the thought of the sweet fragrance of the stock. And well done on good road navigation! The marmalade looks delicious. I've only made jam once but I remember my mom doing it. It was always delicious!
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed........at the marmalade! I would be pounding on your door if I lived close by, begging to make a purchase because I love marmalade so much and my usual Scottish brand has gone downhill, both in taste and texture and size of the jar - for a much higher price! Your jars are looking awesome Lorrie - and I know must be so flavorful. I've never seen Seville oranges available here so only recall making marmalade with Mum as a child in England (she also made the best apricot and Victoria plum jams).
ReplyDeleteYou probably recall my years of making the fig jams - my tree 'runneth over' with fruits. I've skipped that for a few years - perhaps will give it a go again this summer!
Stay warm, Mary
Flowers are so pretty - I need to shop for some to brighten up my table
I used to make peach jam, and I tried champagne jelly one year for Christmas presents. It was quite good. Marmalade is my favorite, and I often buy jars that I find when traveling. My friend brings them to me for little presents:) I've never made it though. Will you share your recipe?
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ReplyDeleteOh, I love that first picture; it makes me want to run right out to the store and buy fresh flowers!! :D Your marmalade looks lovely, and no, I've never made jams or jellies. We enjoyed some homemade pepper jelly from a family member over Christmas with cream cheese on crackers, and it was delicious. It's so nice that you are experiencing a pretty snow -- I sure wish we would get some. Nothing here but rain; it's so dismal. I'm focusing on making the house cheerful and cozy.
Enjoy your weekend, my friend!
Hugs,
Denise
I made blueberry jam this morning for afternoon tea with friends. Love the look of the marmalade!
ReplyDeleteJam making and canning skipped me in the skill world. I do enjoy homemade, though. Those are a nice collection of filled jars! I like the bouquet you brought home, too. We have snow again here but they are talking about rain tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI make jam and marmalade, however, I have never put any of it on a cheese scone!
ReplyDeleteWe are a jam loving family. I make my own jam and sometimes marmalade but I also treat myself to bought as well. I find marmalade more 'bother' to make than jam ( and I'm the only one that enjoys it).
ReplyDeleteThe pink daisies are so pretty!!!
What a perfect activity for a snowy afternoon. Haven’t made marmalade for a while, I’ll have to look for the oranges :) B x
ReplyDeleteYour flowers photo is beautiful, very sharp and elegant.
ReplyDeleteSnow roads aren't a favorite. Here in Vermont we have our share.
Marmalade and feta cheese on toast is really good.
Nice job with the marmalade.
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