Well today readers (if there is anyone out there) I am attempting something I have never even contemplated before. I am making jam. Not a sweet, fruit jam but a chilli jam using Nigella Lawson’s recipe which can be found at nigella.com.

So far I’ve chopped up the chillies and capsicums (peppers), blitzed them in the food processor (I’m a bit worried I’ve over pulsed them though) and I have the sugar dissolving in the vinegar on a low heat so far it’s taken about 10-12mins and isn’t fully dissolved yet.

I saw Nigella making this on the food channel and the sound (and sight) of it really caught my interest and being budget concious this year I thought this would make a nice small gift for friends that I would like to give something to but can’t affrod to spend a lot. It’s supposed to be yummy on cold meats and cheeses and what is there always a lot of leftover on Boxing Day – meat! Or at least there is in our house.

Since being at home with DS I’ve been baking and cooking a lot and attempting things I never have before. Time has always been a factor as I never felt like doing anything after work and the weekends were always busy or again relaxation time. and unlike some people, including DH, until recently I never found baking or cooking relaxing but rather stressful!

I’ll be back a bit later to fill you in on how it’s going.