tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post8003134243161513039..comments2024-03-29T00:21:26.366-05:00Comments on Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth: A Crate of Strawberries ~ Miscellaneous MusingsJEShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-35313641592796517322015-05-27T08:14:14.205-05:002015-05-27T08:14:14.205-05:00Thanks Jes for sharing the complete, unabridged bl...Thanks Jes for sharing the complete, unabridged blog post about strawberries. I particularly enjoyed the section about strawberry history, quotation from Jane Austen, and the beautiful photos you include. I saw it at http://simplelifemom.com/2015/05/26/homestead-blog-hop-32/#AEFMJ7pQywl8YCmr.99, where my post is. "Organic Oven Baked Cottage Fries To Live For." Sure hope you get a chance to read it. Warm regards, Nancy A. @obloggernewbie.blogspot.comNancy A at obloggernewbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06155945182527463911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-8989466465970843872014-06-01T16:52:08.287-05:002014-06-01T16:52:08.287-05:00Have you tried freezing berries in jars? An older...Have you tried freezing berries in jars? An older lady told me that she only freezes them in jars because they do not get frosty that way. I tried it and blueberries that I have had for 11 months have some frost inside the jar on the glass but the berries have kept amazingly well, better than I have ever seen.momma-lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02975411711120382015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-9686058684729254482014-05-28T18:23:08.282-05:002014-05-28T18:23:08.282-05:00Lovely! Thanks for sharing this at our HomeAcre H...Lovely! Thanks for sharing this at our HomeAcre Hop!Black Fox Homesteadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01133368673775677621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-79757305253423934402014-05-23T16:31:55.133-05:002014-05-23T16:31:55.133-05:00Lovely as always. We canned about 25 half pints o...Lovely as always. We canned about 25 half pints of strawberry jam last year and still have a few on the shelves. Not sure if I'll be able to go strawberry picking this year, but I might try...who knows, it might get this baby out faster! Katie@SimpleFoodyhttp://www.simplefoody.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-32323353142146226792014-05-23T13:25:03.177-05:002014-05-23T13:25:03.177-05:00Dear Jes, Your blog inspires us homemakers and kee...Dear Jes, Your blog inspires us homemakers and keepers of our homes once again... Just say strawberry shortcake and I will say why "Yes Thank You"<br />Really what a great post on preserving our strawberries! I have never used honey in my jam making!<br />Have a great weekend!<br />Roxy living from glory to gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123718369605106023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-82828604058909142742014-05-23T10:55:57.147-05:002014-05-23T10:55:57.147-05:00Sounds like we share the same taste buds Vickie :)...Sounds like we share the same taste buds Vickie :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-71683618660849513152014-05-23T09:06:19.778-05:002014-05-23T09:06:19.778-05:00Strawberries are such a delicious and lovely fruit...Strawberries are such a delicious and lovely fruit. I have also started making my jams and jellies with the low/no sugar pectin. I don't miss the sugar and it's so much better for me. I also flash freeze some of my fruit, which comes in handy for yogurt smoothies. Or, for a naughty treat, I will melt a little chocolate and dip my frozen strawberries in - yum!Vickie @ makingoursustainablelife.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210045536198927269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-9345002471761571852014-05-21T15:14:55.610-05:002014-05-21T15:14:55.610-05:00That is funny Pamela :) Thanks for stoppin in!That is funny Pamela :) Thanks for stoppin in!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-71435400387115175122014-05-21T14:46:37.679-05:002014-05-21T14:46:37.679-05:00I'm not sure there's any food I love so mu...I'm not sure there's any food I love so much as fresh strawberries.I'm eager to try your recipe. You photographs are so brilliant in color -- I think I found droll on my key pad.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577919062812348914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-76565613485437758092014-05-21T14:07:52.290-05:002014-05-21T14:07:52.290-05:00Hi there Kathy! I use the Ball as well as the Pomo...Hi there Kathy! I use the Ball as well as the Pomona pectin. Just depends on what I am trying to achieve :) I must say that the strawberry (no pectin) honey jam was pretty tasty if you are up for something new... Have a great week!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-46675935291723050122014-05-21T14:06:31.318-05:002014-05-21T14:06:31.318-05:00Nice to meet you Amy! Red is a fun color in the ki...Nice to meet you Amy! Red is a fun color in the kitchen and a favorite of mine too. Bulk is the way to go with seasonal fruit when they are nice and sweet! Thanks for sharing :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-70950608249710919652014-05-21T14:05:21.857-05:002014-05-21T14:05:21.857-05:00Glad to hear I am not the only one on the sugar! :...Glad to hear I am not the only one on the sugar! :) I do like the raw honey but cooked up with the strawberry jam just wasn't as tasty to me for some reason. I actually prefer the honey in my lemon marmalade. Go figure :) JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-65111794364568168302014-05-21T14:04:21.946-05:002014-05-21T14:04:21.946-05:00Yes, getting the air out helps with the frosty ber...Yes, getting the air out helps with the frosty berries... And fresh blue-berries would be perfect for all these yummies too :) We froze a bunch of blueberries last year and I hated to see them go...JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-75193002161439296682014-05-21T13:20:53.208-05:002014-05-21T13:20:53.208-05:00enjoyed your post-thanks for the recipes-I really ...enjoyed your post-thanks for the recipes-I really enjoy using the low sugar pectin now too-I use Ball's and works really well with no or very little sweeteningkathyinozarkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01644138355524729156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-61930406945682791532014-05-21T11:20:46.838-05:002014-05-21T11:20:46.838-05:00Hello There! I am bopping over from Roxy's bl...Hello There! I am bopping over from Roxy's blog and I must say I love your blog! So, so precious!<br /><br />My family loves strawberries too! I buy a lot of them when they are on sale and then freeze them up. I use them for just about anything I can think of. I try to make something new each time. My mom in law, Roxy and I make up a few batches of strawberry jam each year and that is a must have around this home. <br /><br />I love your gingham lids. I love anything red and this would be perfect for my jars.... <br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing.... I'll be back for your next post!<br /><br />Have a lovely day!<br /><br />AmyGod's Grace Overflowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373639150472128918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-8812351344515034132014-05-21T08:19:28.107-05:002014-05-21T08:19:28.107-05:00Love all he beautiful photos of your strawberries....Love all he beautiful photos of your strawberries. I have to admit (not altogether ashamed though) that I, too still use a bit of sugar in jams and such. And what is a cup of tea without it? Some jam recipes just aren't the same with honey. Low sugar is the way to go for us, keeping our portions minimal. We love strawberries have a number of plants, but a lot of the berries never make it to the kitchen. O.O Have a great Wednesday!magnoliasnteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517995125207145961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-137578215906638858.post-8176227000451864322014-05-21T08:11:50.063-05:002014-05-21T08:11:50.063-05:00Oh berries:) Not just candy for the taste buds, b...Oh berries:) Not just candy for the taste buds, but eye candy as well. I never had luck freezing berries even though I froze them individually then bagged them. I recently learned that if you get all the air out of the bag (after they are frozen) it keeps them from getting all frosty. So, this year...I'll try again. (found a you-pick blue berry farm not far from here) <br />Your gingham lids are adorable. A Grandma's kitchen & goodness to them.<br />tootlesLady Locusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12661298925602199106noreply@blogger.com