Awesome! :-)

What state do you live in? (other than chaos <lol>)

I'm going to keep that jam recipe, thanks!

Kat


In article >,
Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> The First Lady of my state has invited me to a dinner in my honor.
>
> OK, me and maybe 45 others. (Details, details)
>
> How cool is that? Something about "notable women." (And here I was
> hoping it was because I'm so darned cute.) The letter accompanying the
> invite states her belief that the Governor's Residence should be used,
> in part, to host events celebrating the diverse accomplishments of my
> state's women. She read the article about my canning prowess in a local
> feminist newspaper and decided she'd like to have me to the annual
> dinner she's held since her husband took office 2-1/2 years ago.
> Personally, I think she's cadging for some homemade jam and pickles.
> And what kind of guest would come without a hostess gift? Hmmmmm? I
> will certainly include pickle hats, too.
>
> Deciding what to wear is on my mind -- "just stay away from shorts or
> blue jeans" says her assistant. I'd like a summer frock if I can find
> one that's flattering, versatile, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. My
> other concern is how to address her -- she's a sitting judge and I need
> to research whether it's Your Honor or Ms. HisLastName.
> alt.fan.miss-manners has been no help thus far. Gloria thinks I should
> call her assistant and inquire. That was my fall-back plan.
>
> So there! Maybe I'll bring some of this.
>
>
> * Exported from MasterCook Mac *
>
> Boozeberry Jam
>
> Recipe By : Barb Schaller, posted to rec.food.cooking 5/20/05
> Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
> Categories : Canning, Preserves, Etc.
>
> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
> 4 1/2 cups blueberries
> 6 1/2 cups sugar
> 2 teaspoons grated orange rind
> 1/3 cup orange juice
> 2 foil pouches liquid pectin
> See blueberry/Southern Comfort note below
>
> Prepare canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's directions.
>
> I added a small pkg of dehydrated blueberries soaked overnight in Triple
> Sec and Southern Comfort (about 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup total).
>
> Place blueberries in a large saucepot. Add sugar, lemon peel, and lemon
> juice. Bring to a rolling boil over medium high heat, stirring
> frequently. Stir in liquid pectin. Boil hard one minute. Ladle hot
> jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4 inch head space. Wipe jar rims clean.
> Adjust caps.
>
> Process 10 minutes in a boiling water bath. Yield: About 7 half-pint
> jars.
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K.

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