Plums make a great jam, the fruit collapsing into an oozing texture, with a welcome tartness and vibrant colour. But the addition of fig leaves is really quite special. They have a floral, almost buttery and almondy aroma, the flavour of which goes beautifully with the plums.
When I’m making jam, I use a ratio of 1kg of fruit to 350-500g of pectin or jamming sugar. This is less than half the amount of sugar a traditional jam recipe would use and I find that means you can taste the fruit much better. Read More...
Kumail Nanjiani can cross another dream job off his list.
By Dylan Balde | Published 3 years ago This article is more than 2 years old
Whether by brawn, charisma, or unbelievable depth, some actors are just made for major blockbuster franchises. Think Robert Downey, Jr. and Harrison Ford, or Zoe Saldana in her eleventy science fiction debuts. It’s a wild, wild world out there and Kumail Nanjiani, beloved in Hollywood for his quippy humor and acerbic wit, is on the fast track to joining their ranks. Read More...
Sarah Jessica Parker seems to be aging in reverse. icon, 59, was seen treading the Met Gala red carpet earlier this month with the executive producer of The Real Housewives franchise, Andy Cohen, looking as youthful as ever.
But how does she stay so fit? Every A-lister has their go-to workout routine, preferred mode of fitness, or sporty obsession but the star's may not be what you would expect. Read More...