tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post8363579741888569871..comments2024-03-28T18:58:47.880-07:00Comments on creative savv: My talent: undercooking jelly, jam and now, marmaladeLilihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-78653270865805475022013-01-31T15:54:12.127-08:002013-01-31T15:54:12.127-08:00Well, at least you have managed a method for consu...Well, at least you have managed a method for consumption, so as not to waste any!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-45981815836868919892013-01-31T12:46:05.051-08:002013-01-31T12:46:05.051-08:00Yes but mine is SO runny it is soaking through the...Yes but mine is SO runny it is soaking through the toast really quickly and dripping everywhere. I've perfected the art of eating it over the sink to save on tablecloth and clothes washing!! :-)Everyday Life On A Shoestringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06038009981638541163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-19261057814162799042013-01-28T16:52:58.709-08:002013-01-28T16:52:58.709-08:00Hi anexactinglife,
Now I'm beginning to think ...Hi anexactinglife,<br />Now I'm beginning to think that there is some mystery ingredient that the factories use to make their marmalade thick, and I shudder to think what it could be!<br /><br />I'm encouraged to know that yours was re-cooked to your satisfaction with added pectin. There's hope for mine, as well.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-57425686249298735012013-01-28T16:50:14.165-08:002013-01-28T16:50:14.165-08:00Hi Belinda,
Pour-able marmalade is what we've ...Hi Belinda,<br />Pour-able marmalade is what we've created. A new labor saving twist, far superior to the old-fashioned, have to use (and dirty) a knife or spoon, marmalade of days past. New and improved! It's reassuring to hear that other's marmalade has also turned out runnier than the store bought versions.Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-58574082384221812652013-01-28T14:41:36.718-08:002013-01-28T14:41:36.718-08:00I have made runny marmalade too! I re-cooked it wi...I have made runny marmalade too! I re-cooked it with more pectin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-90462074754688723452013-01-28T13:56:49.012-08:002013-01-28T13:56:49.012-08:00I think Marmalade does tend to come out of the run...I think Marmalade does tend to come out of the runny side. My orange marmalade does that too. Does make good syrup like someone else mentioned though. :)Belindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17486895127003368291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-30033603672681208252013-01-28T11:35:55.403-08:002013-01-28T11:35:55.403-08:00I think runny jams, jellies and marmalades are mor...I think runny jams, jellies and marmalades are more common than we know! Just nobody wants to own up to it!!!<br /><br />If you do re-cook yours, see if it doesn't firm even more over a few days after cooking and putting into jars. I don't know if this happens for you, but I can make jelly and not know if it has turned out for up to 10-14 post cooking. I waited about 10 days with this marmalade. Then after re-cooking, it seemed like it was sort of setting, and then this morning, even more so, although still not firm like jelly. I'll see what it looks like in a day or two, to know for sure.<br /><br />Good luck with yours!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-49487037890858011542013-01-28T11:32:23.201-08:002013-01-28T11:32:23.201-08:00Hi Sarah,
there's a distinct advantage to runn...Hi Sarah,<br />there's a distinct advantage to runny marmalade over the firmer stuff. The runny stuff you can pour onto your toast, instead of dirtying a knife or spoon -- less dishes to wash! :)Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-78253294871976132892013-01-28T11:30:34.909-08:002013-01-28T11:30:34.909-08:00Hi Kris,
oh, big congratulations of the knitting! ...Hi Kris,<br />oh, big congratulations of the knitting! Good luck with your project. The great thing (and by great, I mean frugal) about knitting, is you can use up every last little bit of yarn. That's a little difficult with fabric and sewing, sometimes. I always seem to have scraps to deal with after a sewing project. I know, there's always patchwork. But I do think it's easier to be frugal with leftover yarn, than leftover fabric.<br /><br />I think I'll enjoy a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday schedule. It will fit well with some of the other things I do. Thanks for your vote of confidence!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-86234303760348652722013-01-28T11:11:27.498-08:002013-01-28T11:11:27.498-08:00My first thought was pancake syrup! :)
I never k...My first thought was pancake syrup! :)<br /><br />I never knew your posts were lacking in quality--I've always enjoyed them. :) I am also a big fan of doing a few things well rather than trying to cram a lot of things in without regard to quality so I understand your desire to focus on fewer posts. I like the days you are choosing to post--so many people seem to do a Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule. Looking forward to what you have to share with us. <br /><br />Oh, BTW, last week I bought knitting needles and yarn. As of now I have created a rectangle. If it gets long enough it will be a scarf. If not, a blanket for my daughter's dolls. It's been fun--you are right, bigger needles would make scarf projects go faster. I think I see a definite temptation to constantly buy yarn, though! It's only frugal if I use it ...Krisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-22551776639978698722013-01-28T10:40:10.806-08:002013-01-28T10:40:10.806-08:00Yes I'd stick to the runny syruppy marmalade f...Yes I'd stick to the runny syruppy marmalade for myself but I give away quite a bit, and I think others might find it tooo messy!Everyday Life On A Shoestringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06038009981638541163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-32345355457035872822013-01-28T10:38:32.024-08:002013-01-28T10:38:32.024-08:00Well that's very very strange...my marmalade t...Well that's very very strange...my marmalade turned out runny too! But I didn't worry because I thought to myself, "Lili will know what to do!" and you did! I had a feeling it would be something to do with adding more pectin...As for 3 posts a week, I think that's a very good number to post :-) I aim for that but can't organise myself to stick to a routine, or claim that the quality is better as a result!! Everyday Life On A Shoestringhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06038009981638541163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-45578786553232492032013-01-28T09:20:51.511-08:002013-01-28T09:20:51.511-08:00Hi Lois,
My problem is that I really wanted marmal...Hi Lois,<br />My problem is that I really wanted marmalade. And I'm just too cheap (um, I mean frugal) to buy any!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-12671302911209270932013-01-28T09:07:41.000-08:002013-01-28T09:07:41.000-08:00You clearly are more of a perfectionist than I am....You clearly are more of a perfectionist than I am. I would have stuck with the syrup and used it that way then tried again next year :-) At least I know if I make this myself there is a way to correct it if I choose, thanks for the information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-68382512953286816292013-01-28T08:31:50.562-08:002013-01-28T08:31:50.562-08:00Hi Shara,
so what you made was grape juice concent...Hi Shara,<br />so what you made was grape juice concentrate! You didn't per chance, begin with concentrated grape juice, did you? I've seen those recipes. What did you wind up doing with the very sweet grape juice?<br /><br />I know we're not alone in making unset jellies and jams. How is it that recipes for these items fail so often, for so many folks? Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-21968637516502869932013-01-28T08:26:11.902-08:002013-01-28T08:26:11.902-08:00Hi again,
I think I just want to focus on better w...Hi again,<br />I think I just want to focus on better writing. Some people communicate well through speech and others through writing. My in-person skills are not all that great, so I figure I might as well work on my writing skills. I know that probably sounds backwards. That I should be focusing on developing better verbal communication. I'll do that another year. For this year, my goal is to become a better writer, not a prolific writer. And I hope that anyone who visits here, finds greater enjoyment in what I've written.<br /><br />As far as change in content, it will only change as I grow as a person. If it doesn't change at all, uh oh, that could be a bad sign about me personally!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-48047993980355038432013-01-28T08:20:53.574-08:002013-01-28T08:20:53.574-08:00Hi live and learn,
you're totally right. What ...Hi live and learn,<br />you're totally right. What I made was more akin to a syrup than a spread. It would have also made a great pancake syrup. My mom used to make crepes and put an orange topping on them. This would be perfect for those!Lilihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13292553654219380455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-76615036008289388542013-01-28T06:26:11.298-08:002013-01-28T06:26:11.298-08:00I'm with live and learn. :-)
We ended up w...I'm with live and learn. :-) <br /><br />We ended up with concentrated (very sweet) grape juice one year...lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-45065924610020488352013-01-28T04:22:35.166-08:002013-01-28T04:22:35.166-08:00I will be interested to see your new posts. I thin...I will be interested to see your new posts. I think the quality of the ones you do now are quite good. Do you plan to change or narrow the content?Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4055690688282230469.post-86761573943900698272013-01-28T04:21:10.886-08:002013-01-28T04:21:10.886-08:00You didn't make marmalade. You made ice cream ...You didn't make marmalade. You made ice cream topping.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.com