{"id":3142,"date":"2014-02-03T16:29:47","date_gmt":"2014-02-03T21:29:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/?p=3142"},"modified":"2014-06-11T09:46:42","modified_gmt":"2014-06-11T13:46:42","slug":"preserving-trend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/developer83.wordpress-developer.us\/culturecheesemag\/preserving-trend\/","title":{"rendered":"Preserving a Trend"},"content":{"rendered":"

The art of making preserves is an ancient one, with recipes for jams appearing in the first known cookbook. Traditionally, jars were sealed with animal hides or wax, and the fruit was not only overcooked but also cloaked in sugar to prevent spoiling. Luckily for us, the passage of time has brought new technology (and mason jars at the corner store), allowing virtually anyone to craft his or her own preserves. This plethora of new producers is yielding more artisanal products for sale and, most excitingly, more room for experimentation.<\/p>\n

Contemporary flavors are perfect for spicing up a cheese plate, explains Jessica Quon, a co-founder of Brooklyn\u2019s artisanal food company The Jam Stand.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to inspire our jam fans to do more than just put jam on toast,\u201d Quon says. \u201cWe think eaters are becoming more adventurous and curious. There is nothing wrong with classic, and we use basic jam techniques as the foundation for all of our jams, but why not have fun with it?\u201d<\/p>\n

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For a spicy, sweet, creamy treat, try The Jam Stand\u2019s Razzy Gabby & a Side of Jalapen\u0303o Jam with Consider Bardwell Farm\u2019s Pawlet, a spin on an Italian toma made with raw Jersey cow\u2019s milk. If you\u2019re craving a more savory combo, The Gracious Gourmet\u2019s Smoky Sherry Onion Spread is a knockout with any smoked cheese, particularly Carr Valley Cheese\u2019s mixed-milk Airco. If you are the type who loves a transforma- tive pairing (and who doesn\u2019t?), nibble Westfield Farm\u2019s Hubbardston Blue slathered with The Preservatory at Vista D\u2019oro\u2019s Craft Beer Jam. The robust, slightly syrupy jam elevates the goat\u2019s milk cheese to a whole new level, emphasizing its sweet cream flavors.<\/p>\n

Speaking of craft beer, it\u2019s often helpful to borrow guidelines from cheese and beer pairings when trying to match cheeses with jams: Marry intensities, pair similar flavors, and of course, never be afraid to experiment.<\/p>\n

Craft Beer Jam<\/h3>\n