Category Archives: The jam business and other notes

Tres Cosmopolitan

Posted on August 19, 2012 by farmersmarketjam

  So yesterday, I brought a map of the world to the Bellevue Farmers Market. When I had a customer with an accent, I asked them to sign my map. The results, in 5 hours of market, 2 from China, … Continue reading →

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How do I get my ideas?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by farmersmarketjam

  I’m often asked at the market “where do you get your ideas?’.  I’m going to try to ‘splain’ it to you, as this week was typical. Let’s start with the fact that late winter isn’t a great time to … Continue reading →

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Meyer Lemon Wonderful

Posted on January 9, 2012 by farmersmarketjam

So this morning I was making Meyer Lemon Marmalade, and I had a small moment and reminder of why I like this business. There is no activity as olfactory enjoyable as zesting ripe, fragrant Meyer Lemons.  It’s right up there with … Continue reading →

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The year in review —

Posted on January 7, 2012 by farmersmarketjam

This is a nice picture I found on the web, entitled ‘Taking Stock’ and I’m just doing that for the year 2011. I thought I might share a few facts and factoids. First, the production numbers — I made a … Continue reading →

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My competition from Tel Aviv

Posted on January 1, 2012 by farmersmarketjam

So my daughter the rabbi sent me a picture from shuk haikkarim, the farmers market in Tel Aviv, with my Israeli competition. The flavors are mango, plum, orange with coffee, apricot, fig, cherry, guava …..  

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A great photo

Posted on November 3, 2011 by farmersmarketjam

This photo was posted by a friend on Facebook: Its not me, I promise:

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All them markets

Posted on October 26, 2011 by farmersmarketjam

I recieved an email from a student who has made a cool database of farmers Markets and what they sell etc. Check it out– http://farmers-markets.findthedata.org/

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Finally, hot enough!

Posted on October 17, 2011 by farmersmarketjam

Every week at the market, some customer says, “do you have any really hot jelly?” and I’m forced to say no. So on Saturday, I’m next to Alvarez Organic Farms and they have this beautiful display of peppers and I … Continue reading →

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Photo Class

Posted on October 16, 2011 by farmersmarketjam

So yesterday the photo class hung out at the market. One nice fellow spent at least 15 minutes with a big camera at my booth. He sent me this picture with the comment it was his best result. I’m resisting … Continue reading →

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Contest — Name that Jam Business!

Posted on October 12, 2011 by farmersmarketjam

I need  a new name for my jam business. I’ve got a bunch of reasons, but the end result is a need a new, groovey name. My imagination isn’t working that way, so I’m having a contest. The prize, a … Continue reading →

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