Removing Jar labels (and reuse jars)

Removing Jar labels (and reuse jars)

Apr 26, 2022

Removing Jar labels – a better way One thing that jam makers are very good at is finding jars to use to make their jams.  Whether it is getting them from friends or the local op-shop, there is always one little problem that has to be dealt with.  Removing the...
How to jar jam – without a funnel

How to jar jam – without a funnel

Apr 25, 2022

Transferring the jam into your jars. Transferring the jam into the jars – sounds easy when your Mum is on hand to show you how. This how my Mum showed me how to get the jam into the jars. What do I use to Transfer Hot Jam? I was lucky when I first started making...
The right Cherry Pitter for Jam Making

The right Cherry Pitter for Jam Making

Apr 24, 2022

How a Cherry Pitter changed my Jam Making. Pitting cherries for Cherry Jam can be a chore but I have found the right Cherry Pitter for jam making.  The mess can be greatly reduced and pain is zero. Why do I make Cherry Jam? My parents live in Wagga Wagga NSW, which is...
Why and how of Green Tomato Pickles

Why and how of Green Tomato Pickles

Apr 5, 2022

The why and how of Green Tomato Pickles My red tomatoes become Tomato Relish. At the end of tomato growing season, there are always tomatoes that do not ripen and go red. The green tomatoes become Green Tomato Pickles. This Green Tomato Pickles Recipe is a welcome...