In the beginning ...

...there was fruit a plenty. Well, I hope so at least because this blog will show one woman's attempt to make as many jams, conserves and marmalades as possible in a year. My plan is to use locally sourced pickings and fruits grown by myself, my family and friends. Having never made jam before and remembering my mother's reminiscenses about burned spoilt berries, I am somewhat apprehensive about my first attempt. Homemade jam for me is such a delicious luxury that always evokes memories of childhood, comfort and a more self-sufficient way of life so I thought it was definitely worth spending some time preserving fruit that might otherwise go to waste.