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The Class makes Jam

9/17/2014

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As observed by teacher's assistants Sam Sondheim and Lauren Blake

 This week in Culinary Class the students dabbled in the art of Jam making. This refined skill requires a keen eye and unique palate to decipher the many tastes of the American Blackberry. Some students have even gone as far as to self proclaim themselves as Jam connoisseurs, yet these students are merely apprentices to the jam making process. Has the student truly become a master?  Time will tell if these young protégés have what it takes. We, however, are simply here to illustrate the depth of the nuanced flavors found in the aforementioned blackberry jam.

Foraging: Last week one could observe food students foraging throughout the Sonoma mountains. Accompanying them were their baskets filled to the brim with voluptuous blackberries. This learning process demonstrated the student’s commitment and appreciation for the local produce.

Next week in food the students will attempt to master the canning process.  

Shortly after canning the jam and applesauce we turned our attention to tasting these fine products.

The consistency of the jam was spot on. The texture, and the fine blend of blackberries, mixed with a touch of lemon juice did indeed live up to jam standards. Congrats foodlings, you’ve made your “berry” first jam.

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The charismatic Jackson hard at work. 
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Luke stirs his jam to perfection. 
4 Comments
Joel link
3/11/2015 05:19:49 pm

Blackberries are my favorite, especially in blackberry pie after picking the berries up in the Anderson Valley in late August. But I had no idea the two different kinds of berries and appreciate more the low lying berries and the interwoven canes I crawled in, getting pricked all over going for the big juicy berry just out of reach. Nothing like it, and your page brought back all the wonderful sensations of being out in the hot sun picking. I'm already looking forward to end-of-summer picking and it's barely spring. Thanks!

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Emma
9/16/2015 12:51:12 pm

There are usually blackberries at Jack London State Park, but the past two years have been barren of any bushes.

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http://assignmentdone.com link
2/16/2016 12:59:34 am

Blackberries are very good for jam. They make such a consistent substance. I always add less sugar, so that the jam should taste sour. I like it.
Emi Lee, housewife with a part-time job

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Vincent Robijn link
10/15/2023 09:18:22 am

Great blog thanks for posting

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