Nice quote. Definitely words to live by.
I didn't know that was how they determined when the grapes were ready. That's interesting. Makes sense.
Homemade wine and homemade jam - tis the season!
Nice quote. Definitely words to live by.
I didn't know that was how they determined when the grapes were ready. That's interesting. Makes sense.
Homemade wine and homemade jam - tis the season!
My godfather (from Italy) used to use his own taste test. I am not that good. Different grapes than what he grew, so it would taste different. This way is more tried and true. :)
Truly the season! The jam is done all summer as the fruit comes into season. I freeze the fruit when there is so much that I don't have time to do it. So I have a few autumn batches to do and the wine. It will all get done in time. I just turn up the heat under me. Light a fire, so to speak.
Your favorite Jam/jelly? I am going to have to guess.
I say blueberry or strawberry.
I don't eat a lot of jam except on occasion. My wife does though.
Strawberry is up there for sure. I actually really like marmalade though and more recently apricot, though it's not as common.
I do apricot! This year will be my first year making marmalade. Growing up, that was my favorite. Probably because it was my mom's favorite on toast, with her coffee, or sometimes tea.
Apricot is so underappreciated!
Haha so true
Good luck with the marmalade