tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post2695189170020650785..comments2024-03-19T12:10:27.714+00:00Comments on Niki Fretwell: ....I hope you like Jamming too!...Niki Fretwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06453900065526512512noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-70316997872844834812007-08-29T08:46:00.000+00:002007-08-29T08:46:00.000+00:00Your jam looks lovley displayed in your kitchen. I...Your jam looks lovley displayed in your kitchen. I have just made my first ever batch of jam which was plum.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04358447263600244040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-40558591891137669342007-08-28T12:53:00.000+00:002007-08-28T12:53:00.000+00:00Oh how beautiful! I have the same napkins, my thos...Oh how beautiful! I have the same napkins, my those jam jars are fitting perfectly into your beautiful kitchen!!! Carol xoxBoxwood Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227394141707792808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-30185007794423137572007-08-27T21:52:00.000+00:002007-08-27T21:52:00.000+00:00Some jam session Niki - and plums are music to my ...Some jam session Niki - and plums are music to my ears. Remembering my Mum's Victoria Plum jam - it was so good. The plums over here often don't have that wonderful intense flavor like English ones - must be all your rain!!<BR/>Hope your daughter enjoys university life.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147410299194282171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-83547210752629582702007-08-27T14:15:00.000+00:002007-08-27T14:15:00.000+00:00Just found your blog today...lovely photos, etc. G...Just found your blog today...lovely photos, etc. Good luck with your daughter going to University. It's a really hard thing to do. (It was for me, anyway.) SueStitcher Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11787792577271952514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-87004091340755837932007-08-26T19:45:00.000+00:002007-08-26T19:45:00.000+00:00Loved the little rose napkin toppers!PennyLoved the little rose napkin toppers!<BR/>PennyPenny from Enjoying The Simple Thingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01480355122441712250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-56827510438750699902007-08-26T15:38:00.000+00:002007-08-26T15:38:00.000+00:00All from just two limbs and more to come? I'm imp...All from just two limbs and more to come? I'm impressed. Looks delish. I think I need to visit my local teashop today for a cup of tea and a scone.Annie Jeffrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15415548089882625246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-80417076938769071232007-08-26T07:04:00.000+00:002007-08-26T07:04:00.000+00:00Hi Niki, I just stumbled on your blog, and I love ...Hi Niki, I just stumbled on your blog, and I love your photos, your home looks wonderful, <BR/>I am a compulsive jam maker, and plum is one of the best I think! <BR/><BR/>Leanne <BR/>somersetseasons.blogspot.comLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09573431221299174647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-86897728731837773792007-08-25T17:49:00.000+00:002007-08-25T17:49:00.000+00:00Hi Niki,That jam looks good and the jars are worth...Hi Niki,<BR/>That jam looks good and the jars are worthy of a prize!<BR/>How pretty it looks. Glad you are feeling refreshed, after all yours is the first blog I ever visited and inspired me to start my own. Take care and enjoy your week-end.<BR/>Sandi.The Nostalgia Fairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08478863862119560069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-33004840800357156602007-08-25T16:12:00.000+00:002007-08-25T16:12:00.000+00:00I think I might try your jam recipe as my first at...I think I might try your jam recipe as my first attempt at preserving. It sounds easy, and I don't like sweet jams, either. I'll let you know how it goes!<BR/>I've just added you to my blogroll because I enjoyed my visit so much. Look forward to coming back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-28646066807168538252007-08-23T23:01:00.000+00:002007-08-23T23:01:00.000+00:00Aww Niki! Everything looks tasty and pretty...what...Aww Niki! Everything looks tasty and pretty...what a great idea to put those paper napkin covers on! Hey, lets throw a breakfast party together :)<BR/>My mother makes plum muffins using store bought babyfood plums.ShabbyInTheCityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14091272622098491527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-28664753545041910682007-08-23T21:27:00.001+00:002007-08-23T21:27:00.001+00:00Those are soooooo gorgeous! The paper covers are j...Those are soooooo gorgeous! The paper covers are just brilliant. These would make beautiful gifts. My address is... *tee hee*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-37821320644216530742007-08-23T21:27:00.000+00:002007-08-23T21:27:00.000+00:00Ohhhh, yummy, plum jam is my absolute favourite an...Ohhhh, yummy, plum jam is my absolute favourite and the jars look so pretty too. I've never had a go at jam, maybe I should give it a try?Woo Gilchristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09401885261351335758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-9932259161183207662007-08-23T16:27:00.000+00:002007-08-23T16:27:00.000+00:00I just discovered your site and am so impressed wi...I just discovered your site and am so impressed with it! I enjoyed reading about your JAM session! Come and visit me sometime!Terri Steffeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02544793349029524184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-70053298299681226892007-08-23T14:47:00.000+00:002007-08-23T14:47:00.000+00:00Hi Marie,Many thanks for your comment.I have been ...Hi Marie,<BR/>Many thanks for your comment.<BR/>I have been looking through my trusty jam making book and to be honest this is the only recipe I can find that uses less sugar. For other fruits the sugar is usually added in equal amounts to fruit (and sometimes in greater quantities!). <BR/>Maybe you could cut down the sugar quantity if commercial pectin was added to help with setting, but I wouldn't like to say for definite! <BR/>Sorry that I can't be more helpful!<BR/>NikiNiki Fretwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453900065526512512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-24378594316786678002007-08-22T22:07:00.000+00:002007-08-22T22:07:00.000+00:00Hi NikiWhat a great idea for lid covers. I made s...Hi Niki<BR/><BR/>What a great idea for lid covers. I made some jam a couple of weeks ago and was wondering how to make the jars look pretty.<BR/><BR/>Does your jam recipe work equally well with other fruits? I hate really sweet jam.<BR/><BR/>Marie xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-74519207567741909402007-08-22T18:44:00.000+00:002007-08-22T18:44:00.000+00:00Love that wonderful fabric and all the ideas in yo...Love that wonderful fabric and all the ideas in your blog. Thanks so much for sharing. Gisela, GermanyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-82894672374987130842007-08-22T17:11:00.000+00:002007-08-22T17:11:00.000+00:00Hi Niki,What a lovely crop of plums you had! We h...Hi Niki,<BR/><BR/>What a lovely crop of plums you had! We had loads last year but not one this year - very strange!<BR/><BR/>The jam jars looks very pretty - how about setting up a stall at Shepton this weekend?!<BR/><BR/>Can't wait for the update BTW!<BR/><BR/>Clare x<BR/><BR/>PS. Loved your reference to the Bob Marley song!!Clare and Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02518896313910151846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-72752427379449619972007-08-22T17:02:00.000+00:002007-08-22T17:02:00.000+00:00Hi Niki, that jam sure does look good, trust you t...Hi Niki, that jam sure does look good, trust you to make it look so pretty.<BR/>I'm guessing that your daughter will be taking a jar or two to uni. Bitter sweet times, the fun of shopping together and the thought of why you are shopping but as you already know the hols come round awful quick. Bummer about the camera but they just keep getting better and better so I expect your going to love your new one.<BR/><BR/>Carolyn - Willow HouseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-69095773090712579802007-08-22T14:59:00.000+00:002007-08-22T14:59:00.000+00:00Your jam looks so yummy, especially in their rosey...Your jam looks so yummy, especially in their rosey containers! Have fun shopping for your daughter; what an exciting time for her! Looking forward to seeing the treasures you will be listing. =)Cape Cod Washashorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07267024473330532083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-83399254519387420812007-08-22T12:57:00.000+00:002007-08-22T12:57:00.000+00:00I love Plum Jelly and I am really impressed how cu...I love Plum Jelly and I am really impressed how cute they look with the CK napkins on them. Also, I love your jam jars, they look like they came from a high end store.<BR/>I made some peach jelly this year too but here in Texas we had too much rain and lost most of our peach crop and then we had no rain for the last month so it's been hard to get much to make into jelly. <BR/>I added you to my favorites and I will come back and visit soon.<BR/>Thanks :) Bren<BR/>http://benzy55.typepad.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-25446339552358582492007-08-22T08:24:00.000+00:002007-08-22T08:24:00.000+00:00Such beautiful photos!! They look too nice to open...Such beautiful photos!! They look too nice to open!!Sophie Honeysucklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08688933782282592067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-25134003259908107452007-08-21T22:25:00.000+00:002007-08-21T22:25:00.000+00:00They look yummy!I don't like things too sweet, so ...They look yummy!<BR/>I don't like things too sweet, so your recipe sounds good.<BR/>Enjoy!<BR/>RosemaryRosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00901666326985976038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-83776389169246533992007-08-21T22:20:00.000+00:002007-08-21T22:20:00.000+00:00oops or even best wishes too ;o)Ginnyoops or even best wishes too ;o)<BR/><BR/>Ginny Ginny Gibson https://www.blogger.com/profile/11707747547529716823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-1511151853910535872007-08-21T22:19:00.000+00:002007-08-21T22:19:00.000+00:00Y'know I think they might sell well on the website...Y'know I think they might sell well on the website, and your right they look great on a shelf with the pretty little napkin tops.<BR/><BR/>best wisehs Ginny Ginny Gibson https://www.blogger.com/profile/11707747547529716823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30438487.post-8553702314184568482007-08-21T22:00:00.000+00:002007-08-21T22:00:00.000+00:00Everything looks so so nice , so glad you are almo...Everything looks so so nice , so glad you are almost back.<BR/> NANCY JONancy Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14053380908832182134noreply@blogger.com