The following is a paragraph done for this week's assignment on an activity we do well. In the teacher's case, it's making jam!

In a Real Jam

     One activity I do very well is make delicious homemade jam; this is the result of three things I do to ensure successful results. Choosing the best fruit is very important if I want to make a good batch of jam. Near my house, for example, is a small patch of high blackberry bushes. In order to get at the best fruit, I take a tall ladder with me. That way, I can get the ripest and sweetest berries that are far out of reach of other pickers. Then, I take the fruit home immediately and use a low sugar pectin to make the jam. Using a low sugar recipe ensures a not-too-sweet result that retains the original taste of the berries. One thing I have learned is to not process the fruit for too long as too much heat destroys the flavour. This leads me to my last point: I have many years of experience in the kitchen. Each batch of jam has taught me more about the best procedures for success. Taken together, these are the reasons that I can taste summer on a rainy winter day, while savouring the rich smell of a dark red blackberry jam on my morning toast.

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