Tag Archives: marmelade

Mr Terry Of York

Posted on May 20, 2013 by kayjayaitch

On the 30th of September 2005  Terry’s of York was closed by it’s new owners Kraft. Although production of Terry’s products was to continue at other factories and plants across Europe, it was the end of an era. Joseph Terry, … Continue reading →

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Getting Out Of A Jam . . .

Posted on June 26, 2012 by kayjayaitch

. . . What You Put In! Once again the fruits of the summer are swiftly forming and ripening in the gardens and hedgerows. My first crop is likely to be gooseberries, no surprise there, which though of minimal appeal … Continue reading →

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Summers Bounty

Posted on February 16, 2012 by kayjayaitch

The preserving of fruits has long been an interest of the British cook. There is nothing quite so satisfying as seeing rows of brightly coloured jars in a store cupboard just waiting to bring a little delayed summer into the … Continue reading →

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Mysterious Pudding

Posted on December 15, 2011 by kayjayaitch

Excuse my indulgence on this one but the handwriting is just so handsome that I had to show it off. To the best of my knowledge it is written by my great-grandmother, granny Robertsons mother. Sadly I never knew her … Continue reading →

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The Origin Of Plum Pudding . . .

Posted on November 22, 2011 by kayjayaitch

According to tradition, November 25th is the day when the family gathers around the kitchen table to start making the season’s Christmas pudding. In years gone by, Stir Up Sunday – the last Sunday before Advent – would have seen excited … Continue reading →

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Wild Duck & Rampant Lions

Posted on September 21, 2011 by kayjayaitch

The Lion Rampant flag is called the Royal Flag of Scotland, having been used by the Kings of Scotland. The first to have done so was Alexander II (1214-1249). Much older than the St Andrew’s flag it should now only be … Continue reading →

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Saving the Summer

Posted on July 31, 2011 by kayjayaitch

Little Drops of Sunshine The preserving of fruit in sugar started in the Middle East several thousand years ago. It began with earthenware or fired clay pots that were then sealed tight with bees wax. This was by no means … Continue reading →

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The Evolution Of Dundee

Posted on July 25, 2011 by kayjayaitch

Dundee : Jute, Jam and Journalism Dundee is the fourth-largest city in Scotland and the 39th most populous settlement in the United Kingdom. It lies within the eastern central Lowlands on the north bank of the Firth of Tay, which … Continue reading →

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Self Preservation

Posted on June 16, 2011 by kayjayaitch

In A Jam! Like bread-making the making of preserves, both fruit and vegetable, has been around for time immemorial. To have the taste of summer in store to brighten the winter months is like a shaft of sunlight on a … Continue reading →

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Easter Cake

Posted on March 21, 2011 by kayjayaitch

Also known as Simnel Cake, a rich fruit cake to celebrate the end of lent which this year will be Good Friday, 22nd of April in England, Scotland, Wales & Ireland. As with all rich fruit cakes it is best … Continue reading →

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