Strawberry Jam?... Yes please!

Heya! 


I had a punnet of strawberries in the fridge (that I was supposed to take to work during the week at an attempt to be healthy) instead I thought I may as well use them to show you how I make strawberry jam. Trust me you have to try it .. just too easy! 


Instead of lines of instruction I thought pictures tell a thousand words so here we go....

What you need - Microwave proof bowl, sugar, measuring jug, knife and punnet of strawberries. 

Wash and quarter the strawberries and put into the bowl.. if you like your jam chunky like me, just half them. 

Add 3/4 cup of sugar... but that is pretty rough - I like to freestyle cook. Add just over a quarter of a cup of lemon juice. This acts as the setting agent. Then just put the bowl into the microwave (don't cover) for about 4mins...

Then you get this mushy mix...

Stir and put back into the microwave for about 15mins. 

Make sure you have a sterilised jar ready! 

This is the final mixture... its all runny... but don't worry it sets as it cools. 

Put the hot jam into the jar... 

Flip the jar upside down for a few mins . I have no idea why but the recipe says so...

TA DA! STRAWBERRY JAM ... YUM! 

The perfect sunday arvo snack. 

Give this a whirl ...its mega easy and makes you wonder why you bother with the bought stuff! 

I adapted the recipe from : 

http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/1622/microwave+strawberry+jam

Maxin' and Relaxin'

Hey all,

Hope your having a good weekend! 

I must say I am pretty impressed with myself for making home made strawberry jam. This stuff tastes unbelievable! but talk about sugar high... this stuff is not for the weak! Perfect start to my Sunday! 

I finally think I have got this flu thing under control. I got into work on Thursday and realised I really shouldn't have been there and went straight to the doctor! Probably should of done this from the start but I hate seeing the doctor! ... Its not the doctor as such, its the waiting room that puts me off. No matter where you go there seems to be some weirdo causing trouble. Thursday I fluked getting an appointment just as I walked in as someone had cancelled, however there was a child there shrieking incessantly about " I want to see bla bla" ... okay buddy you wanna see you mate, but can you please calm the hell down! Thank goodness I only had a 10 minute wait!

Anyway the doctor sent me home and I managed to occupy my time with lots of napping and relaxing. I feel much better for it I must say. By Friday afternoon my fever had gone and I thought I would venture out in the evening to visit the parental's who were staying at Crown Metropol.

When I got to Metropol I rang Dad to tell him I was in the foyer only to realise I was in the wrong place --- Crown Promenade.... awkward! Then I totally got disorientated and did this massive circle to track down Metropol.... Seriously what the hell! I usually have a good sense of direction! (Mez, do you still want to attempt doing the amazing race with me after that ha ha) Anyway I have got to stay there! Perfect for a girls weekend with the day spa and the hot baths that overlooked the city! I was amazed by this... Maybe I need to get out more! Have you stayed there? What did you think?

We went to The Atlantic for dinner in Crown which was damn good. I am a massive seafood fan so I was happy to chow down on these delights!

Could not decide! ....

Oysters were certainly demolished by all! 

My main ... Prawns! You cannot go wrong. 

Dessert - Some strawberries and cream stack = deliciousness 

I am looking forward to next weekend already. I am sick of plodding around at home... there are only so many times one can paint nails! I have a work party on Friday night which will be enhanced with their decision to supply the masses with Moscato (HORRAY!) 

Pani is coming to stay with me Sat night and we plan to have a proper girls night out (touch wood the rain stays away but I'm not counting on it). I feel the need to create some delicious cocktails .... honestly the sweeter the better! Any ideas? (We do not have a sophisticated pallet ha ha)