tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post8630565854882330039..comments2024-03-28T07:44:36.504-05:00Comments on Stone Cottage Adventures: Violet Freezer Jam - A Lovely Treat for SpringStone Cottage Adventureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-1833871756060719332018-03-19T17:25:28.096-05:002018-03-19T17:25:28.096-05:00I had never thought of using violets to make jam b...I had never thought of using violets to make jam before. It sure looks tasty! Pinned. Joanne https://www.blogger.com/profile/01212516924342195282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-74579800138547694782018-03-19T14:24:23.268-05:002018-03-19T14:24:23.268-05:00The jam sounds so tasty and homey. Pinned and sha...The jam sounds so tasty and homey. Pinned and shared. Thanks for linking up at Welcome SpringCarol @Comfort Spring Stationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18308702098757071897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-47366135124005483012016-04-19T15:09:58.989-05:002016-04-19T15:09:58.989-05:00What an interesting recipe - not something I'd...What an interesting recipe - not something I'd ever thought of using for jam! And yes Parma Violet sweets were just fab! Thanks for linking up to #PoCoLo Stephanie 139ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15272197074159910894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-24550030117368184602016-04-17T07:29:21.451-05:002016-04-17T07:29:21.451-05:00In response to your email to me here is a link to ...In response to your email to me here is a link to the sweets I ate that were called Parma Violets (not that I think they contained any violets in them!) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parma_Violets<br />Crystallized violets were also popular on cakes in the past.A Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-40137496687834987662016-04-16T07:54:15.021-05:002016-04-16T07:54:15.021-05:00I am guessing that you must be in America as you r...I am guessing that you must be in America as you refer to your garden as your yard and I am interested to note that some people you know refer to violets as weeds - that would never be the case in the UK where I am from (although I am now in France) - I used to love violet sweets as a child and as our local walks are full of violets now I might have to give this jam a go. #pocoloA Green and Rosie Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02501989987736281707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-59740977826084040862016-04-15T18:33:40.911-05:002016-04-15T18:33:40.911-05:00I think they are beautiful and your jam sounds won...I think they are beautiful and your jam sounds wonderful! :)JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08300505126646960374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-59864213528218855672016-04-15T05:22:31.985-05:002016-04-15T05:22:31.985-05:00Violets have a beautiful colour. Never heard of Vi...Violets have a beautiful colour. Never heard of Violet Jam before, sounds lovely xx<br /><br />#PoCoLoRachel Bustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456479937138943071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-89822769338112877462016-04-10T16:47:20.629-05:002016-04-10T16:47:20.629-05:00We had violets in our yard when I was growing up a...We had violets in our yard when I was growing up and always loved them. I have a few now, but not sure if I have enough to make you pretty jam. I will be watching for them though.Dorothy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02277446111745380148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-61319665533175199002016-04-09T16:19:58.162-05:002016-04-09T16:19:58.162-05:00Marci I have just started to really love flowers. ...Marci I have just started to really love flowers. I t hink getting behind the camera really makes you notice things that you wouldn't otherwise. I had no idea that you could eat flowers. But it does make sense they are plants afer all. Thanks for joining us over at Sweet Inspiration.Mary K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17696218067214163344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-38872914375367090342016-04-05T14:11:04.785-05:002016-04-05T14:11:04.785-05:00I once took a class on cooking with flowers. But I...I once took a class on cooking with flowers. But I have never heard of this one. ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02996608306823701813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-4143072436080964432016-04-05T07:43:05.857-05:002016-04-05T07:43:05.857-05:00Your recipe looks lovely. I have enjoyed making a ...Your recipe looks lovely. I have enjoyed making a violet vinegar--harvesting the blooms, rinsing and placing in a canning jar. Then I pour a white wine vinegar over them and let it set for about 2 weeks. Then I strain it. I use the vinegar to make a salad dressing.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00269975297675938990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-4081530534574762152016-04-04T03:56:04.761-05:002016-04-04T03:56:04.761-05:00A wonderful recipe for molly-coddle ourselves, my ...A wonderful recipe for molly-coddle ourselves, my dear Marci, I sincerely thank you for sharing it !<br />I'm taking note, we have so many violets in full blossom, I want to try it as soon as I can !<br /><br />Hope your week is off to a great start I wish you wonderful days to come<br /><br />sending love to you<br /><br />DanyDanielahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759677667896507266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-5003950422544718702016-04-03T16:00:27.713-05:002016-04-03T16:00:27.713-05:00This is so pretty, Marci. I made a pink rose peta...This is so pretty, Marci. I made a pink rose petal vodka one time. It is fun to eat what we grow in all sorts of forms. Beautiful flowers too.<br /><br />Wishes for tasty dishes, LindaLitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04137765931074182764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-28835103773269518032016-04-03T07:09:04.867-05:002016-04-03T07:09:04.867-05:00We have tons of violets in our spring yard so I ma...We have tons of violets in our spring yard so I may give this a try. Thanks for sharing the recipe.Lady of the Manorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-63660225049871290182016-04-03T00:27:52.733-05:002016-04-03T00:27:52.733-05:00Haven't seen violets in garden for many years,...Haven't seen violets in garden for many years, we live in western CO where it is very dry, don't see hydrangeas that much either. We have great deal of alkali in ground so hard to grow many things. Love to see violets on ground but never thought of them as edible. Think that's great they are so useful.<br />Thanks for recipe, don't know if I'll ever use it but just never know.<br />Happy weekendsrpprcrftrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02861352034915359506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5747782170424444261.post-90833646906066849722016-04-02T08:58:31.284-05:002016-04-02T08:58:31.284-05:00Well I never would have thought of them as a weed....Well I never would have thought of them as a weed. They are quite beautiful aren't they? Thanks for sharing your recipie.faith76https://www.blogger.com/profile/14299750720092943526noreply@blogger.com