Poetry and strawberry jam

A strawberry poem made up by four Senryu poems:

I pick strawberries,

Strawberries and cream I have

Sweetness in my mouth

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I pick strawberries

Strawberry first or cream first?

Let the scones decide

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Strawberry ice-cream

Mix with milk for a milkshake

No ice for me, please!

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A strawberry tart

Escape from the Queen of Hearts

And went to have tea

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What came first, strawberry poetry or strawberry jam?

🍓Strawberry Jam

Making my own strawberry jam can be a sweet poetic adventure. If you also want to try to make your own you will need:

• 2 cups of freshly picked strawberries (hulled and halved, you can buy them from your local store or local market, too, of course)

• 1 cup of granulated sugar

• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

The fun part: let’s make strawberry jam! (not as fun as eating it, though)

1. In a saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice.

2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the strawberries release juice.

3. Use a potato masher to crush the berries as they soften.

4. Simmer for 20–25 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens.

To test the jam: place a drop on a cold plate and if it wrinkles when pushed, it’s ready.

Pretty easy, right? Let the jam cool at room temperature, then transfer to a clean jar and refrigerate. It keeps up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

I will use this strawberry jam as part of my new favourite breakfast and at-home Afternoon Tea simplified: tea and toast with homemade strawberry jam. Perhaps I make some scones next time. Enjoy! :)