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JAM of the WEEK

Each week I'll be trying out a different Jam and providing you feedback, as you know there are many exciting jams out there so be prepared for... err excitement?... to be Jamazed :).

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 Jam of the week

Plain and simple - Raspberry.

Sometimes it's nice to keep things simple, shame life isn't a little more like Raspberry Jam... hang on it's just like Raspberry Jam, your enjoying it, but then you get a bloody seed stuck in your tooth!!!

 

Incidentally why is blowing a raspberry a term for farting?  

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Not Jam of the week

Whist enjoyable I felt this item failed as Jam of the week for a couple of reasons.  One it's not technically Jam, this wouldn't usually stop me but it does segue to its second shortcoming... it made my toast soggy.

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Meanwhile a shot, taken either in company, in isolation, in a chair.  In a car or in a church or on the stair, it is really rather good, and I suggest you should try it because friend you might like it... just not on toast.

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Last week

Well of course normally I just rave about the Jam, but this week not as much so.  Quality was faultless but the flavour a bit sweet and meh for me, I shan't be seeking this one out in the future, but equally I won't be avoiding it should another jar be thrust upon me.

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Last last week

Marmellata is Italian for Jam, so where does this story about Saville oranges to bitter to eat come from?  For that mater where does the word Jam came from (I feel a history of Jam page coming on).

Sorry I digress.  This cheeky little number (an empty jar) contained a charming marmalade with a hint of the famous grouse.  Grouse wouldn't be my first choice for a tipple of the dark and smokey, but it tasted might fine in this here jam.  Well worth a go if you're looking for a small step away from the normal.

Bluberry Jam on Toast

Last *n  week

High in anti-oxidents and with the rumoured medicinal property of curing vertigo Blueberry Jam has got to be a strong contender.  Lacking some of the sharpness of the more traditional red berry could be a drawback.    Have you tried it yet?

Reigning Champion

Sweet enough to satisfy any sweet tooth, and with so much chocolaty nutty goodness it's gonna be tough to move this jar of joy of the top spot.

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