tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post1664125569082351886..comments2023-05-30T11:03:13.560+01:00Comments on All Fingers and Thumbs: Preserves and BumblebeesSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00149251009285628796noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post-20069571753433916772010-02-07T02:45:52.100+00:002010-02-07T02:45:52.100+00:00That's really interesting information about th...That's really interesting information about the different sugars - I always end up using plain old granulated but I'll have to keep on the lookout.marycatharinehttp://warmthinthenorth.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post-66646299063944523102010-02-06T11:52:16.645+00:002010-02-06T11:52:16.645+00:00jams and preserves were a new thing for us last ye...jams and preserves were a new thing for us last year and I can't wait to get going again this year! that book has gone on my wishlist now... yummy, yummy!Kaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10364675166723506485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post-21279819610994829042010-02-05T10:09:06.157+00:002010-02-05T10:09:06.157+00:00Thanks for the book recommendation, I will put it ...Thanks for the book recommendation, I will put it on my "list" :-) My homemade preserves seem to go down pretty well with family and friends too! Must admit I did know about the sugar jam thing, we got a book on preserves by Margeuerite Patten which is very good too.<br /><br />Off to vote for the bees now - we are planting lots more lavender this spring for the bees :-)dreamcatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06512623516755804881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post-46332912879451733172010-01-29T13:14:50.025+00:002010-01-29T13:14:50.025+00:00Just voted to bumblebee project :D
I totally suppo...Just voted to bumblebee project :D<br />I totally support conservation work like this. I think bumblebees are very cute..<br />How exciting that you are making the lime preserves! How long do they last for? I have never made one but I think they would make such a great gift. Would love to have a go..<br />Have a wonderful weekend!<br />x<br />kyokoKyokohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289005841209205003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post-2214620483766220342010-01-28T15:37:57.786+00:002010-01-28T15:37:57.786+00:00Oh how interesting. I saw that book the other day ...Oh how interesting. I saw that book the other day and dismissed it as all too difficult, maybe I should try preserves!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13730130796826375503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post-3345263492968833142010-01-28T13:02:22.047+00:002010-01-28T13:02:22.047+00:00I've wanted to try making jam for ages but sin...I've wanted to try making jam for ages but since we don't eat jams/jellies here, it does seem a bit on the pointless side...sheep#100https://www.blogger.com/profile/04207640881710412597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post-31349278410775512172010-01-28T11:20:41.481+00:002010-01-28T11:20:41.481+00:00Home-made jams etc do make excellent gifts, I must...Home-made jams etc do make excellent gifts, I must remember to do that this year (if I can!)Rose Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08510204661811765499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post-7666495959019473442010-01-28T10:42:12.141+00:002010-01-28T10:42:12.141+00:00Pam the jam!! I've got that book too!! Got it ...Pam the jam!! I've got that book too!! Got it for my birthday and haven't got round to using it yet, but I can't wait! Made some beetroot chutney, plum jam, raspberry jam, and gooseberry jam last year and it was terrific!! Absolutely love it! And opening a jar during the winter (like i did this morning) is just so satisfying!Petit Filouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04964180304823976760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post-87825677690122299842010-01-28T10:12:25.354+00:002010-01-28T10:12:25.354+00:00I see you had a similar chilli jam experience to u...I see you had a similar chilli jam experience to us this year - we used preserving sugar too and couldn't understand why we ended up with chilli sauce! So thank you - off to get the River Cottage book now (any excuse to get something Hugh- related)!Susienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post-48361523842121015232010-01-28T02:45:08.959+00:002010-01-28T02:45:08.959+00:00I had no idea there were different kinds of sugar ...I had no idea there were different kinds of sugar for preserving. I loved this post...I do quite a bit of canning in the summer and do a lot of fruit jam/preserves. Lime marmalade...sounds strange but tasty!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16478839034249164862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post-12128143902006516972010-01-27T21:55:26.530+00:002010-01-27T21:55:26.530+00:00what an inspirational post! I would love to make p...what an inspirational post! I would love to make preserves etc more. I've dabbled in jam but that's it. I think I might have to look up that book.<br /><br />Off to read about bumblebees!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422935940416214468.post-11605818930676876162010-01-27T21:47:04.401+00:002010-01-27T21:47:04.401+00:00I didn't know there were different types of su...I didn't know there were different types of sugar for the purpose - I've always just used the good ol' domestic variety!! tee-heeLynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760744006915967397noreply@blogger.com