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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">Thank you sincerely for your support</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;"><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"> over the past year and a half, we've been very flattered by everyone's feedback towards our jams. It has been a lot of fun and we were doing better than ever. Hopefully Sticky Spoon can continue where it left off some time in the future.</span></span></div>
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At Sticky Spoon, we have an odd schedule; many 5 am starts and quite a few very late nights at work every week. We are not complaining though, we like our jam life. It just means that when we don't have to set an alarm and rush off before the sun wakes up, we like to make a small celebration of breakfasts at home; toast and coffee seems too plain on those days. Today's leisurely brunch was Buttermilk Quinoa Pancakes with Poppy Seeds, Lemon and our Red Raspberry Jam. Yuuuum. What's <i>your</i> favourite brunch?</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7014384396774630958.post-53821714862930088172013-01-14T12:14:00.005-08:002013-01-14T12:14:41.772-08:00A Bag of Hazelnuts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After a visit to the Vancouver Farmers Market this weekend, I came home with a few bags of Poplar Grove Arbour's hazelnuts. They were just sitting there on the counter, making me crave whole wheat hazelnut scones. I couldn't resist; hazelnut scones have such a wonderful texture and a sweet, mellow nutty flavour. Half an hour later, a slice of brie and a spoonful of Pear and Vanilla Jam and we had ourselves a fantastic breakfast. Happy Monday to you.</div>
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Sunny days always make us want to eat lighter, even in the Winter. Lunch today is a seared filet of arctic char topped with BC Kiwi Jam for a zingy, tropical touch and also paired with a farro, carrot and walnut salad. A few pomegranate seeds, though sadly not local, give the salad a lovely texture. We can't get enough of these sunny days, keep them coming!</div>
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Mushroom and barley soup with a gruyere and Sweet Onion Jam crostini for lunch today. Pretty, healthy and satisfyingly hearty; our taste buds are happy.</div>
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In its raw state it is knobby, furry, yellow, hard, starchy,
astringent. Cook it, however, and it becomes soft, sweet, pink,
floral, tropical, divine. You honestly feel like you’ve witnessed
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hard quince in their hand and thought “ I am going to peel, core
and cook this fruit in water for 3 hours to see what happens”. We
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aroma of a quince gives a hint of what lies beneath. A heady perfume
of tropical fruit, floral notes, fresh apple and pear, it’s like
nothing else. Coaxing the fruit itself into its much more pleasing
pink state is a labour of love. Cutting and coring quince is not for
the faint of heart; it takes tenacity and an appreciation of what
will come- a kitchen full of the loveliest scent we can think of, and
a cupboard full of quince jam. 8 hours later, and perhaps not quite a
full cupboard, but never mind. Even still, as we stir the big pots of
gently simmering quince we can’t help but think of the thousands
year history of this fruit, and of the many people before us who
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first preserve ever is said to have been quince. Its naturally high
pectin content makes it a perfect contender for jamming, and jelly
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flavoured with vanilla and brandy, while the jelly is left pure and
unadorned. Either is perfect with sheep cheeses as well as creamy
blues. The jelly folds nicely into sauces for duck or game and, as
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">You can find us at the Got Craft Market on Sunday, December 9th from 10am to 5pm at the Croatian Cultural Center, 3250 Commercial Drive. 50 bags of goodies will be given away to the first guests on that day and half of these will include small jars of Sticky Spoon jams so we recommend that you arrive early... We have seen a sneak peek of many of the items that will be put into these swag bags and trust us, they are worth it. We look forward to attending and shopping ourselves! Shop local this holiday season; we know we will. </span></div>
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tomatoes. The season could never be long enough. Every year they pop
up at the market and seeing them is such a sign of summer’s height.
So many colours, so many flavours! Stripes, spots, round and oblong,
big and small. It’s dizzying and amazing and we always come home
with more than necessary, yet never have trouble eating every last
one. As happy as this time is, their arrival also brings the
recognition that summer is on the wane. Once tomatoes, corn and
peaches are here, we know that squash and apples and pears are soon to
follow. That basil has a limited time left, that berries are nearly
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jam may be somewhat lesser known, but tomatoes are a fruit, after
all, and their sweet, acidic flesh creates a beautifully balanced
preserve. At home we’ve been known to muck about with all manner of
tomato jam, but for Sticky Spoon we stuck to a classic red tomato jam
with warm spices, citrus juice and just a pinch of chili flake. The
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We currently have twenty flavours of jam we make for Sticky Spoon, but we can't help but play around with different fruits and spices at home as a way to come up with new flavour ideas for the following seasons. A few weeks ago, while discussing different types of plums with the kind gentleman who co- owns Klippers Farm, I started thinking about Greengage plums and how their dessert-like, sweet, delicate nature would pair nicely with a hint of green Chartreuse. There was only one way to find out..</span>. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">We were lucky this year, we got to pick most of our own plums, from my own backyard. Technically, they are from my neighbour's yard but she is a wonderful landlord and was pleased to have us pick the fruit, even more so after I left a jar of jam in her hands, a small token of gratitude. It's a friendly neighbourly exchange, the way it should be don't you think?</span></div>
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September the paths, tracks and even some streets of Vancouver are
lined with gleaming blackberries. It couldn’t be easier to grab a
handful of these little beauties to snack on while walking to your
destination, and what a treat that is. Tangy, juicy, wild and sweet,
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Sunshine Coast for the summer that was surrounded by blackberry
bushes on two sides! Even more amazing was that the two of them
picked buckets of blackberries just for Sticky Spoon, hand-delivered no less. I had to have been quite the sight, walking down
Georgia Street and onto the Skytrain with four buckets full of
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I<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">f we get the chance, we try mixing business with pleasure and invite a few makers like us to lunch. Is there such a thing as a "business picnic?" We think so. One of the highlights this Summer was meeting up with Jackie Ellis, the lovely lady behind the soon to be open </span></span><a href="http://www.beaucoupbakery.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Beaucoup Bakery</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"> and Miss Erin Ireland, famous for her </span></span><a href="http://itstodiefor.ca/banana-bread/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">It's To Die For </span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">banana bread (we tried her seasonal strawberry and banana bread and it was yummy) We each brought some handmade goodies to try and shared business ideas under a shady tree. How very civilized it was and we are so lucky to be surrounded by such talented bakers!</span></span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This fantastic little dish is Beaucoup Bakery's milk chocolate rice pudding with hazelnut strudel and the recipe, lucky readers, can be found </span></span><a href="http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Vancouver+chefs+whip+dessert+delights+with+fruit+bounty/7090121/story.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">here </span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">.</span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">And then there are the kernels. Crack an apricot pit open and one is rewarded with a small kernel heady with a sweet almond aroma. A few of these infused in the jam add a subtle depth of flavor and sweetness on the nose that may not be easily identifiable, but would be missed if absent. We have read that Italian amaretto liqueur and amaretti biscuits are actually sweetened with the extract of apricot kernels rather than the widely believed almond, which seems completely plausible.</span></span></div>
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That's right! Our Sweet Onion Jam is back in stock, available for purchase at <a href="http://www.buycheese.com/">Les Amis du Fromage</a> in Vancouver and <a href="http://www.purebread.ca/">Purebread</a> in Whistler. We have been so busy in the kitchen lately and we cannot wait to tell you what we have been up to; so many new flavours and lots of pictures to share with you, stay tuned! We hope that you are enjoying the sun and the fruit and vegetables that are so delicious and abundant right now. Wishing you lots of lazy Summer days.</div>
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Raspberries are really special. Jatinder, our raspberry farmer, describes their delicate nature perfectly by rightly stating that raspberries don't like any affection whatsover. Anyone who has ever gone raspberry picking knows that raspberries do not wish to be picked, but if you get passed the protective layer of prickly thorns, you will be rewarded with a perfectly soft little berry. They must be eaten or dealt with very quickly, practically the moment they are picked. The slightest touch crushes them and any stirring causes them to break down. So it is with great care and respect that we took ten flats of beautiful raspberries to the kitchen last week. </div>
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Raspberries are as tart as they are sweet and that is why they make such a lovely, intensely flavourful jam. The seeds add a wonderful texture to the jam but the pretty white freckles also make it very visually appealing in the jar, a perfect hostess gift for a summer get-together.</div>
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We made many jars of our classic Red Raspberry Jam last week. We find it is lovely sandwiched between layers of chocolate cake, spooned into thumbprint cookies and paired with any variety of lemon desserts (cheesecake is particularly nice.) We have also heard one woman say that it is a tasty way to sweeten black tea; just swirl some in and see for yourself. </div>
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We have also created a Raspberry Rose Geranium Jam with Pink Pepper, such a wonderful combination of fresh pink peppercorn and an amazingly fragrant Rose Geranium Liqueur. It will be available for purchase soon. Stay tuned. </div>
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This week we made Marion Cunningham's Sunday Loaf, a breakfast bread with strawberry jam folded right into the batter AND a strawberry jam glaze on top. </div>
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If breakfast happens to be your favourite meal of the day as well, and if you happen to have a bit of strawberry jam around, we recommend you try this loaf. It is very easy to make, looks gorgeous (don't you think?!) and its flavour is rich and comforting. The recipe is from Cunningham's <i>The Art of Breakfast</i>, but it can also be found online <a href="http://www.gardenguides.com/146879-sunday-loaf-recipe.html">here</a>. All you bakers out there, if you try this, let us know what you think. We always love to hear from all of you. Happy baking (and eating.)</div>
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Let's just say that this year, the weather was not ideal for strawberries. For the entire month of June, it rained (you know, just in case you haven't noticed.) This means that strawberries were incredibly juicy (hum...waterlogged) and though they were still sweet, the first ones didn't have that tang and deep flavour that strawberries need to have to make great jam. </div>
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Then, all of a sudden, out of the blue, it was Summer in Vancouver and we saw some sun. Which means the berries saw a little sun too and we have the sun to thank for the delicious flavour our beloved strawberries had last week. </div>
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So, as jam makers, this is what we do. We pay attention to the weather, try berries all over the place, as many as we can, and then we make phone calls to farmers. When all is right, we get up bright and early and do our thing (we literally saw a bird getting a worm that day...)</div>
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A short strawberry season means not everyone got the strawberry fix they need. This is precisely why we can fruits and vegetables, isn't it? It is so we can enjoy that delicious fresh berry taste in the Fall and Winter as well. </div>
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Strawberry Jam seems to be everyone's favourite flavour. Even the most sophisticated chef palates we know just crave straight up Strawberry Jam. Sometimes, it's the simplest flavour that can be the hardest to achieve. To get the Sticky Spoon stamp of approval, we needed to find the right balance of sweetness and were aiming for that fresh, ripe, red, juicy strawberry flavour, not the overcooked, overstewed, oversweetened berry jam that can often be found. We adapted our tehniques, tested again and again until we were happy and felt we did strawberries justice. They have had a rough year so they deserve it. We are delighted with the results and love its chunky strawberry texture. </div>
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As usual, we made a huuuge mess of the production kitchen, complete with foamy explosions of strawberry goodness all over the stovetop. And the wall. And the floor (sorry Buca boys--- we scrubbed extra hard this time!)</div>
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Before we could even spread the word that our Summer Strawberry Jam was being made, before we could put stickers on the jars, we had friends and coworkers ordering from us. It's almost like they had been waiting for it to be ready, which makes us feel really good about what we do (a waitlist!)</div>
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As for pairing suggestions, we recommend with a spoon, straight from the jar (piece of bread optional.) Summer Strawberry Jam, straight up. However, if you happen to have a piece of vanilla cake around, and perhaps a little ice cream, it does make a mean shortcake (to be kept in mind in Winter, when tasty local strawberries are months away and you crave a little summertime berryness.) If you are one of those people whose favourite jam flavour is Strawberry, please email us and we shall get a jar to you. You can visit us at the <a href="http://www.eatlocal.org/">Vancouver Farmers Market</a> in the West End on Saturday, July 21st from 9am to 2pm. We will also be attending the <a href="http://www.shangri-la.com/vancouver/shangrila/dining/">Shangri-La Hotel</a> Farmers Market on Sunday, July 29th from 11am to 2pm, hosted by Chef Wayne Harris on the third floor patio. Have a wonderful sunny weekend.</div>
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