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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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What Makes a Jam 'Gourmet'? A Behind-the-Scenes Look at East Van Jam

The word 'gourmet' gets thrown around a lot. It shows up on grocery store labels next to products made in factories the size of airport hangars. So what does it actually mean — and what makes East Van Jam genuinely worthy of the label? It Starts With the Fruit Gourmet food begins with gourmet ingredients. East Van Jam sources its fruit from BC farmers who care deeply about what they grow and how they grow it. The difference between industrially gro...
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Classic Scone

Classic Scone Recipe Makes: 8 scones  Prep Time: 15 minutes  Cook Time: 12-15 minutes  Ingredients:  - 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour  - 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar  - 1 tablespoon baking powder  - 1/4 teaspoon salt  - 1/3 cup (75g) cold unsalted butter, cubed  - 1/2 cup (120ml) milk (whole or 2%)  - 1 large egg  - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract  For Brushing:  - 1 egg, lightly beaten, or milk (for a golden top)  Instructions:  1. Preheat the oven to 40...
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