Back in, um, November I offered to send something handmade to the first three readers to comment. I promised to deliver within three months and then of course just kept not getting organized. Or maybe I was just procrastinating. it's also possible that I am a very lazy person. The good news is that this time of year is much better for homemade gifts from a food blogger.
Yesterday I boxed up these little jars of Rhubarb-Orange Marmalade and hiked them over to the post office to send to Snowflakes and Black Vampires, Lisa Teague Studios, and French Tart. And because I made a lot of it I've sent some to two other dear-to-my-heart bloggers-- Ample Sanity and No Special Effects. Just because I loves them.
Beautiful marmalade! I was offered a bunch of rhubarb from a friend's garden this weekend but didn't know what to make with it. Now I know!
Posted by: Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) | July 06, 2008 at 07:59 PM
I feel so lucky, and I can't wait! I'm heading off on vacation and hope it arrives in time to tuck into my bag. I am picturing late mornings, hot scones, your marmalade and a good book. Thank you.....
Posted by: Lisa | July 06, 2008 at 10:15 PM
This is looking like familiarity to me. Just having home made jams in he cold storage is a good feeling. I love the combination. Apricots are now aplenty so I hink they'll be next.
Posted by: giz | July 07, 2008 at 12:52 AM
cute jars! (oh and the jam looks delish too)
Posted by: Johanna | July 07, 2008 at 01:19 AM
Ann, you made my day here, I do exactly the same thing, I promise something and then I procrastinate or whatever it can be. So good to know I'm not alone-thanks!
Posted by: ilva | July 07, 2008 at 02:58 AM
orange and marmalade, i love this combination..oh they are all so lucky to taste this wonder :-)
dont worry ann, you are not alone in this procrastinating issues :-)
Posted by: dhanggit | July 07, 2008 at 03:56 AM
better late than never, and all that. i suspect it's worth the wait and i'm jealous that i won't be receiving any. :)
Posted by: grace | July 07, 2008 at 04:35 AM
Lucky readers. But you really made them wait :)
I loved the pots. They are also great to use with in homemade yogurts.
Posted by: Manuela | July 07, 2008 at 10:43 AM
What a great idea for your strawberries. The strawberry lemonade bars look great!
Posted by: Joelen | July 07, 2008 at 12:25 PM
YEAAAH!!! Thanks so much Ann! What a lovely unexpected gift! It'll be my first taste of rhubarb too! (I am fervently hoping that the post office doesn't screw it up.) Now for something completely unmanly--> xxoo ;) I don't care. You're so sweet (hah, you are probably shaking your head at that...)
And, it comes in a cute Ball jar too! w00t!
Posted by: Manggy | July 08, 2008 at 02:19 AM
Hi Ann, I got your package yesterday and it made my day! you are the greatest. I owe you something really good now; just have to come up with a good idea.
Posted by: frenchtart | July 08, 2008 at 10:15 AM
That sounds amazing!
Posted by: Elle | July 08, 2008 at 12:03 PM
How sweet that is...YUM!!
Posted by: Deeba | July 12, 2008 at 09:17 AM