Posting will be slim ’round these parts for the next couple of weeks, as I’ll be off on my honeymoon (a road trip through Vermont and New York State). However, I just wanted to say that if you happen to run into Damson plums (they’re at the end of their season right now), you should consider buying some and making jam. They make the most wonderfully sweet/tart jam I’ve ever had. I used eight cups of chopped plums and five cups of sugar and cooked it all down until it was thick and around 217 degrees. Delicious!
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Congratulations!!! I hope your wedding and honeymoon are wonderful. I’m in Southern Vermont and the colours are just starting to show so the view on your road trip should be lovely.
Also – you’re making my mouth water with the talk of plum jam!
1. commonplaceiris added these pithy words on
Sep 24 09 at
11:55 pm
This is uncanny, yet another photo that looks like a painting. There must be something wrong with my eyes.
2. Justin Watt added these pithy words on
Sep 25 09 at
12:48 am
Have fun! Congratulations! Can’t wait to see pictures from your trip
3. Adrienne added these pithy words on
Sep 25 09 at
6:56 am
Congratulations! Wishing you safe travels, and much happiness!
4. Rcakewalk added these pithy words on
Sep 25 09 at
8:18 am
Congratulations!! Have a great time with all the adventures you’ll have in the next few weeks
5. Melanie added these pithy words on
Sep 25 09 at
8:42 am
Congratulations, Marisa. Enjoy the wedding and the honeymoon!
6. Lydia (The Perfct Pantry) added these pithy words on
Sep 25 09 at
9:16 am
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9. Lauren added these pithy words on congrats marisa! have a great trip in my part of the world!
10. tigress added these pithy words on
Sep 25 09 at
6:27 pm
11. Oooh, congratulations!!!! Enjoy the road trip as well, I LOVED Vermont so much (make sure to visit Montpellier and stop off at the Penny Cluse Cafe in Burlington for the most amazing breakfasts and lunches. Yum.
12. kickpleat added these pithy words on
Sep 26 09 at
2:41 pm
Hope the wedding was wonderful and the honeymoon is relaxing and filled with bliss. I agree with you on the Damn Damsons! I’ve got 6 jars of Damson plum jam downstairs. It’s my husband’s fave. (Personally, I think the blackberry jam I made with your recipe is the best one I’ve done.)
13. Emily added these pithy words on
Sep 26 09 at
10:26 pm
Blessings to you both! Have a wonderful time!
14. Lauren added these pithy words on
Sep 27 09 at
10:33 pm
Congratulations. I wish you both all the best in your future.
15. michelle added these pithy words on
Sep 29 09 at
11:59 am
16. Jane added these pithy words on Congratulations! I just found your blog through the kitchen and think it’s fantastic. Wishing you the happiest wedding and honeymoon, and looking forward to your return!
17. messybaker added these pithy words on
Sep 30 09 at
7:09 am
Congrats! We’ll be doing the same thing soon. Vermont is so gorgeous this time of year. Good eating and travelling!
18. Tina added these pithy words on
Oct 01 09 at
11:06 am
We just moved into a house with three damson trees, what a surprise to find a new fruit! They are divine in jam form, and next year we are going to try to make damson cheese, since this year’s collapsed mightily.
Congratulations on the wedding, and thanks for such a great site!
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Oct 05 09 at
4:47 am
