tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036766049738639552.post5834900702741828069..comments2024-03-19T02:13:56.489-05:00Comments on Comfrey Cottages: Scenic Drive and Wild Plum JellyComfrey Cottageshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01135637912946395843noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036766049738639552.post-38957720473900508972009-10-08T13:42:27.800-05:002009-10-08T13:42:27.800-05:00ooo the german black bread would be good with the ...ooo the german black bread would be good with the jelly ulrike! we are approaching our first frost, it is in the forecast. somethings are better after being kissed with frost:) thanks for visiting.:)Comfrey Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135637912946395843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036766049738639552.post-64026805604605242202009-10-07T18:49:30.073-05:002009-10-07T18:49:30.073-05:00I can taste it now! I have some german black brea...I can taste it now! I have some german black bread that I buy at Aldi's and the wild plum jelly looks yummy! We have not had a frost yet, but cool days and plenty of rain. Sometimes things taste better with a hint of frost on it! Enjoy your jelly!!*Ulrike*https://www.blogger.com/profile/15640965012612927392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036766049738639552.post-68489878526433807292009-10-07T15:59:57.733-05:002009-10-07T15:59:57.733-05:00I love wild plum jelly and haven't made it in ...I love wild plum jelly and haven't made it in forever -- it is my favorite!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114417561785860122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036766049738639552.post-84627823621148442852009-10-07T12:38:42.119-05:002009-10-07T12:38:42.119-05:00awww i agree laura, lily is sweeter than jelly:) a...awww i agree laura, lily is sweeter than jelly:) and nancy, you are right, as long as i do IT is the point:) i wish i could see a free time in my next few days to go back to that magical hillside to gather some more. there is a whole stand of wild plums there! so much food, i am like a little squirrel wishing i could store it all! big sigh:) i did save some seeds though and hoping maybe i can get a tree or two started to maybe plant in one of comfrey cottages other gardens, with a relative or friend:) if anyone wants to try a seed of the wild plum just let me know. would gladly send yoi a couple! <br />big big herbal and honey hugs to all of you , my sweet friends!<br />oh, and what was really also new for me was substituting honey for 1 cup of the sugar and using one less cup of liquid also. it really sat up very nicely and has a lovely crisp fruity bite yet some sweet. i love it! :)Comfrey Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135637912946395843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036766049738639552.post-80248084938107225172009-10-06T11:32:36.361-05:002009-10-06T11:32:36.361-05:00Jam/Jelly, doesn't matter what matters is that...Jam/Jelly, doesn't matter what matters is that you made it and you will be able to enjoy it this winter! A big plum hug for you!Lemon Verbena Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157574973101829448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036766049738639552.post-62891763086587887362009-10-06T08:08:58.306-05:002009-10-06T08:08:58.306-05:00Good morning, dear friend... I just came in from t...Good morning, dear friend... I just came in from the grape arbor, as I was going to make jelly today. But the grapes are so sour STILL, so another day. Your jelly is lovely, but not as sweet as your granddaughter leaving you flowers!Laura ofhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00241842755792415489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036766049738639552.post-28182559416466660332009-10-06T07:32:52.206-05:002009-10-06T07:32:52.206-05:00oh thanks anke! i look forward to home grown loofa...oh thanks anke! i look forward to home grown loofahs!Comfrey Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01135637912946395843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1036766049738639552.post-61274634452847627212009-10-05T16:16:25.689-05:002009-10-05T16:16:25.689-05:00Those jellies look really pretty, the color is gre...Those jellies look really pretty, the color is great. I went to the post office today and mailed your loofah seeds, you should have them in a few days.Ankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16891642887957584851noreply@blogger.com