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Gluten-Free and Preservative-Free: What's Actually In East Van Jam?

Food labels can be confusing, misleading, and sometimes deliberately vague. So let's just be straightforward: here is exactly what goes into East Van Jam, why each ingredient is there, and what you will never find in any jar we make. What's IN East Van Jam BC-sourced fruit is the foundation of everything we make. The quality of the fruit determines the quality of the jam — full stop. We source from BC farmers who care about their land and their produce,...
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The Perfect Foodie Gift: Why East Van Jam Gift Sets Win Every Time

Giving a great gift is hard. Giving a great food gift is even harder. A generic gift basket full of crackers and anonymous cheese tends to feel like a formality rather than a genuine gesture. East Van Jam gift sets are different. Why Locally Made Gifts Land Differently There's something genuinely meaningful about a gift that comes from your own city, made by people who care about their craft. East Van Jam is made in small batches right here in Vancouver...
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Savoury Jams: The Secret Ingredient Your Charcuterie Board Is Missing

If you've only ever thought of jam as something sweet that belongs on breakfast toast, you're about to have your mind changed. Savoury jam is one of the most exciting categories in artisan food — a condiment that straddles the line between sweet and savoury, and elevates everything it touches. What Is Savoury Jam, Exactly? Savoury jam uses the same small batch techniques as fruit jam, but with flavour profiles designed for savoury applications. Think...
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BC Fruit Season Guide: When to Buy Local and What We Jam With

British Columbia is one of the most agriculturally rich provinces in Canada. From the Fraser Valley to the Okanagan, BC produces an incredible variety of fruit — much of it world-class. But great fruit is seasonal, and knowing when each variety peaks is the key to getting the most flavour out of every bite. Late Spring: Strawberry Season (June) BC strawberries arrive in late spring and are gone before summer even hits full stride. Fraser Valley ...
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5 Recipes That Go Way Beyond Toast: How to Use Fruit Jam in Cooking

If your jam only ever sees the inside of a bread bag, you're missing out. Fruit jam is one of the most versatile condiments in your kitchen — a concentrated hit of fruit flavour and natural sweetness that can transform savoury dishes, elevate cocktails, and make your cheese board the talk of the table. 1. Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette Whisk together two tablespoons of Duchess of Strawberry jam with two tablespoons of balsamic vinegar, one tabl...
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