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My entry for the jam contest was pickled strawberry jam. Although I knew that I would lose points because the jam was on the runnier side, I hoped that the flavour and unconventional pickled aspect of the jam would win me points. I came in fourth out of eight contenders. I am mighty proud of my meager accomplishment because I don't often get the chance to have my hard work judged by professionals.
All entries were evaluated in three categories: taste (flavour, aroma, originality, local ingredients); texture & appearance (set, mouth feel, distribution, colour, visual appeal, jar presentation); and technicality (well-sealed jar, correct headspace). There were a total of 25 points to be earned.
I brought a jar of picallily and red pepper jelly for the swap and left with summer berry wine jelly and jalapeno jelly. A successful night indeed.
Oh, Dawnabelles, when it comes to food, you're ten times the "professional" that I am!
ReplyDeleteI should confess that in the low bar light, I read the note at the top of your card as "picked strawberry jam", thinking it meant that the maker had picked their own berries locally. If I had realized the berried were "pickled", I would probably have considered them in a different light and given you a few more "Taste" points.
Would you serve it with something like duck?
Missed you at Home Ec last night, but your honeycomb-printed dark chocolates were beyond divine!
Honestly, I am proud of my fourth place.
DeleteThe pickled strawberry jam is actually my favourite mix in with plain yoghurt.
Glad you enjoyed the chocolates.