In late 2009, after years of creating homemade condiments for various wine clubs and classes, and fielding hundreds of requests, Tabitha Stroup, of Friend in Cheese, started to produce small batches of her jams and jellies under the moniker, "Tabitha's Appropriate Jams." Broadsided by the immediate popularity and demand, that early incarnation grew quickly into Friend in Cheeses Jam Company. Using the best Santa Cruz has to offer, she creates the perfect partner for cheese with these jams. These jams are perfect to serve alongside a cheese platter, to spread on bread with a grilled cheese or Panini, or to make an exceptional bread-and-butter pudding. Available in the following flavors:Rosie's Hip Jelly: A hint of cinnamon, a dash of tea, and rose hips. A perfect fit on toast or an English muffin, this jam also plays well with spring's fresh cheeses, like chevre, ricotta, and turns into a wonderful friend in a piled-high turkey sandwich.Salted Watermelon Jelly: The summertime staple of watermelon gets a slightly savory note with a bit of sea salt. This bright pink jam looks like kids play, but it's a classy way to twist the old melon-and-prosciutto duo in a jelly and ham pannini.Onion Jam: Onion and jam, words not often heard together. Today this changes. Rich, sweet, and savory onions with a touch of curry and a kiss of cinnamon. Use this jam to top a grilled cheese, glaze a pork roast, or serve with Point Reyes Blue, Parmigiano Reggiano, pate, or salumi. Electric Beetroot Confiture: Golden beets are shredded and cooked down with citrus, pink peppercorns, thyme and vanilla. Expect the unexpected with this wildly original jam. But you can bet it's delicious, especially with a turkey and swiss. Or serve alongside farmhouse bread and a beautiful hunk of Comte cheese.Strawberry Tarragon: The sweetness of sun-kissed strawberries meets the herbalicious flavor of French Tarrag...
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