Sane, Simple, Sacred: Holmade Jams and Jellies

Holmade Jams and Jellies

Once we were seated yesterday morning, our Lady Bugs organization was treated to a "Jam Tasting Party"! We sampled over 20 varieties (out of 100). The entire 2 1/2 hours was extremely well organized! It was informative and entertaining. Doris Holm - thus the "Holmade" - makes all her own jams and jellies and hosts these parties from mid-April into December. I HIGHLY recommend the experience.

After the tasting AND lunch (delicious), we were ushered into the area where the jams and jellies were displayed. I purchased a variety "sleeve" of some of the pepper jams and a couple jars of the "fire hot" variety. These are delicious with cream cheese on crackers.

Another "who knew?" for me--and SO close to home!

Stick WITH me here.
I have a more "serious" post coming tomorrow.
(I've just been on the run and have had so many unique experiences lately.
I needed to "document" them SOMEhow.)

13 comments:

Jacquelyn StagerApril 13, 2011 at 7:35 AM
looks like a wonderfully delicious time was had by all! I love the ladybug napkins!
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Wanda.....April 13, 2011 at 7:50 AM
Holmade Jalapeno Jam sounds good to me! I'm hooked on E.D. Smith's Spread, especially raspberry and cherry, which isn't too sweet and available at Costco. Blackberry Jam is my most favorite of all or any jam though!
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CindyApril 13, 2011 at 7:54 AM
Sounds fun! I used to make jam a lot but haven't in recent years and this motivates me to try it again.

Looking forward to your upcoming posts....
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SandyApril 13, 2011 at 7:56 AM
Wish I could've been there to do some
sampling! I enjoy a good jam or jelly
on toast or waffles.
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Janettessage.blogspot.comApril 13, 2011 at 8:06 AM
This sounds like fun..never been to one, or know of any. I must expand my borders, you sure have been lately and it makes life more exciting.
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DonnaApril 13, 2011 at 9:00 AM
What a lot of fun and something different! I've been to all kinds of tastings but never jam. The menu looks wonderful and yummy. Rebecca, you have more fun than any one!
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RebeccaApril 13, 2011 at 9:14 AM
Donna, It kind of goes it spurts :) Definitely not more fun than anyone (see Brenda at Bee's Nest or Janie at Janie Fox Talks)!
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Crown of BeautyApril 13, 2011 at 4:07 PM
Rebecca,
It was a delight to have you over at my place.

Yes, obedience and faith go hand in hand.

I love jams and crackers. Loved this post...

I too like the idea of documenting your journey. WIsh I could do that more consistently with my own blog - sometimes things happen all at the same time...

You can do it so well on your blog place.

Blessings...
Lidj
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DianaApril 14, 2011 at 7:04 AM
It sounds delicious!
Love Di ♥
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Nellie's Cozy PlaceApril 14, 2011 at 8:09 AM
Morning Rebecca,
You have been having some neat experiences lately.
I had to go back and check out some of your posts,
that was so sweet you could go to your grandsons kindergarten class, and what a sweet note he wrote for yall. I just knew yall would be good grandparents!!
A jam tasting party, never heard of that, but why not they have every other kind of party known to man!! Sounds like fun to me!
What a great thing to sell breads and Jams and Jellies..........sounds super to me!

Wow, the parts of the train that were all melded together, amazing what the heat of a fire can do,huh!!

You have a terrific Thursday my friend,
Love and Blessings, Nellie
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MoApril 14, 2011 at 2:54 PM
When I was reading your post, I was wondering, does she know to spoon jelly/jam onto cream cheese and eat it with crackers? That is the snack of all snacks.
I have a great respect for those that know how to *jar* & *jam*.
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no spring chickenApril 14, 2011 at 4:28 PM
My daughters mother in law sent me over some of her homemade jalapeno jam. As you say, who knew? Yum!

Blessings, Debbie
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SueApril 14, 2011 at 11:22 PM
Well, Rebecca, this is a first for me, this sounds like a fun party not to mention good tasting one. I a mimpressed with this idea,I wish I had thought of it. lol Thanks for sharing.
Sue
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