Monday 12 July 2010

White Horse and Cherry Jam

Well what a weekend it has been! First swimming in the lakes very early on Saturday. Then, yesterday, going to see a Classical Riding demonstration near Preston. It was absolutely fantastic although some of it was definitely beyond me. It was enough to sit and watch these fabulous horses being put through their paces. The riders were given instruction on how to improve the way they sat, although if I could manage to be like even the poorest of them it would be a miracle.
On Saturday evening Y and I went out to dinner. (No children remember). On the way back, I remembered that I had seen some cherry trees in a layby very, very near to us. Sure enough they were there and laden with fruit. Y was dispatched at once for tubs and containers. (This was after 10pm, I think he was humouring me!!!).
Today I spent ages pitting the cherries, hence the hands. AND NOW we have cherry jam with Kirtch which I happened to find in the pantry. Just the thing for an added something. Have to admit though that I was quite surprised when it actually set as it is supposed to be devilishly difficult.  To finish off I used some of my new labels, given to me by K as a birthday present.

11 comments:

  1. Oooooo - that jam sounds heavenly. I love Kirsch.
    Jill x

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  2. Wasn't sure what else to use it in. Must look up some other recipes. think it was left over from a fondue

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  3. Aren't you clever?
    You really are making the most of the teenager-less house!
    x

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  4. Mmm they come back tonight. So all back to normal

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  5. I am absolutely addicted to cherries...but haven't worked out how to eat them in a dignified manner yet!

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  6. Well done you for getting them for free AND for getting it to set.

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  7. Loooove cherry jam. Would love it even more if I knew how (or had the patience) to make it - well done you!

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  8. Horses & jam....what could be better? Maybe cherries in brandy would be good too!

    Jayne

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  9. If the rain stays off,I'll go and see if there are any more cherries. Think I might be hooked!

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  10. Hiya Helen,
    I've just discovered your blog.
    Hope you dont mind ne adding you to my blogroll as your blog makes for great reading.
    have a happy weekend.
    Em xx

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  11. Hi Em thank you for looking. Very pleased. To meet you, the more the merrier.

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