Here's a photo of Teresa and I singing our first song at the festival in December, O the Dreadful Wind and Rain (Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings version. Looking forward to some more singing. Right now I'm thinking accordion, violin and some french chansons.....
and for Toby and Ryonen, the promised no fail Fig Jam recipe (it's hard to f*** up fig jam really) from Stephanie Alexander...(I love you two xxxxxxxxxxxx)
(photo care of www.foodpast.com)
1kg ripe figs
750g sugar
1 large lemon washed and finely sliced
1/3 cup red wine vinegar (I guess you could use apple cider vinegar???)
slithered almonds and ginger optional
Cut figs into bite size chunks
Mix with sugar and tip into large non reactive saucepan that will hold figs comfortably
Pulse lemon for a few seconds in food processor to make smaller pieces
Add lemon and vinegar to pan
Give it a good stir
Bring to boil over moderate heat
Cook for about 30mins stirring intermittently to prevent sticking
test for setting by placing a dollop on a cold saucer; when it cools you should be able to stick your finger in it and it will part the blob without running back together.
allow to cool for 10 minutes then spoon into hot sterilised jars and seal.
Happy Jamming lovelies.
3 comments:
Hey Darling Heart,
I have been so sad to hear your news. A big cyber hug to you, gorgeous woman. You look so incredible and soulful as you sing in the lovely photo!
Know that we are both sending you immense love and strength.
XXX
Nothing like Miyazaki to drown your sorrows away
that picture of you two singing is so so beautiful!
oh, and can sing too?
could you post some sound of it? I would so love to hear.
I gather I have missed sad news. sending you a hug.
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