On summer solstice
Yesterdays farmer's market score, and the jam maker's secret ... approach the organic fruit vendors at the end of the day and ask for "jamming" fruit. I got the apricots for eight dollars and the strawberries for free - what a happy day :)
My organic-vegan-low sugar-jam tutorial coming soon
12 comments:
Awesome tip. I'll have to muster up the bravery the next time I'm at the farmer's market. Awaiting your jam tutorial. :)
Jennifer - no bravery needed, the vendors are happy to see someone take the "ugly" fruit off their hands. In fact, they wanted to give me more. The apricot man said, "I've been waiting for you"
... it was very sweet.
wow, looks so fresh! lucky you girl!
oh, Ive used that technique too. What an excellent score Janis! I will give you my address for a jar of jam! (just kiddin')
Great tip!! I can't wait for your jam recipe. I've been meaning to start looking for a low sugar one. We are getting a bunch of rhubarb from our friends and I'm going to make jam with it. Can't wait for it!
How i wish i could be there and taste your organic-vegan-low-sugar-jam!!! For heaven's sake, i'm drooling right now...
Oh, thank you so much, Janis!! You're the best!! Can't wait to see pictures of your jam! We are actually headed out after the rain to get the rhubarb. I'll run to Whole Food tomorrow! Thanks again for taking a break from the action to write me!
Happy Cleaning... Ug!
i am drooling with envy. thank you for the tip! did you ask for jamming fruit AND a reduced price or was the reduced price offered?
YUM!
nicola
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Nicola - the apricot man asked how much I wanted to pay. I said, "you tell me because I have no idea." So he first said $10, then he changed his mind to $8. I felt this was reasonable and said okay. And for the strawberry man, I asked how much and he said "free."
Amazing!! I wish I could dive into this picture. You're so lucky!
My neighbors just donated a crate of "jamming" apricots yesterday, which require immediate attention today. I've been making jam for years, and I'm curious about your jam description: can jam not be "vegan:?
oh wow, you lucky girl! :) great tip.
will travel to the south of france very soon and one of the things i'm most looking forward to is the traditional farmers markets! doubting though, that i'll get the chance to make jam while there ...
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