Nothing tastes better than fresh picked strawberries. For many people, making homemade jams and jellies conjures up memories of grandmother in the kitchen preparing bushels of fruit, stirring and straining, and sterilizing jars. Actually, nothing could be simpler. The key to making jam is small batches. Do not double the recipe. The jam will not set up. This strawberry jam keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. But, we’ve never been able to keep it around that long! It’s also great as an ice cream topping.

Try this quick and easy recipe with your kids. It makes a great Mother’s Day present for family and friends. And, if you’re lucky, they may even save some for you.

Ingredients 1-pint strawberries, hulled 5-Minute Strawberry Jam Recipe

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Food Lover's Gift Secrets

by H Porter

Gifts for Food Lovers

Hampers are the perfect gift for people who have everything or those you are unsure about purchasing for. Rather than buying a ready made hamper personalise one for that extra special thought.

Top tips for buying a Hamper Who is the Hamper for? Male or Female is it for a Couple, what age are they Young, Middleaged or older? Organic food or normal produce, more people are moving to organic produce for less interferance and keeping farming to the more traditional methods Does the gift receiver drink? Do you want to go savoury, sweet or a mix of the two Is your hamper a christmas hamper? If yes remember most people buy christmas pudding and other traditional christmas products themselves a Food Lover's Gift Secrets Recipe

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Keep Cool In The Summer

by News Canada

(NC)—A long, hot summer is the right time to sample the growing number of coolers now available. They come in just about every flavour imaginable from the traditional lemonade to the exotic passion fruit. But, just as new favourites are introduced each year, some old favourites become difficult to find. A perfect example is Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails. No longer in general distribution in Canada, many consumers are having trouble finding their Jack Daniel's favourites. Fear not, hope is on its way! Corey Ball, Group Brand Manager for Jack Daniel's in Canada, has the answer: you can mix your own. "After numerous requests," says Ball, "we developed these recipes to give consumers the great taste they enjoy with Jack Daniel's Country Cocktails. Her Keep Cool In The Summer Recipe

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