rosemary jameson - write and author on the subject of artisan skills of jam and preserve making

Writer & Author

Many people who have attended my classes and teaching events have been incredulous that I was not offering a book for them to buy.

The truth was that I didn't know where to start and I knew that once I did start the volume would be off putting by it's size. Those that know me are often exasperated that I never stop talking - my writing is often the same!

My life was put on hold in late 2017 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer and all work had to be called to a halt. I had surgery on 21 December and then went into eight rounds of chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy. This is grueling and often has side effects that many are unaware off - diminished sight for instance plus, in my case, not only an inability to sleep but no apparent effect from this. I did lots and lots of crochet, from memory as I  couldn't follow a pattern but also figured out how I could write my book.

It has ended up as an auto-biography with some recipes - the ones that had some significance in the narrative. This didn't do my extensive knowledge of methods and recipes justice however, so there is now
the beginnings of a series of recipe books which I have split into the headline methods with their associated recipes.

When I was eventually able to write it all down it was cathartic as it represents a triumph over illness to me, a really positive achievement. The surprise was though, that it also really showed me how the different people in my life influenced the paths I took which brought me to where I am today. I can very clearly see now how subconsciously I was always working towards this end even though I was not aware of it at the time.

I hope that you get the opportunity to read it, and that you enjoy it and maybe you will come to love this subject as much as I do.

In a bit of a Jam

Written by Rosemary Jameson
Printed & Published by Trevor (Husband)
Available from LoveJars.co.uk

The writing bug took hold and new recipe books dedicated to Jam and Chutney recipes were soon added to the list of available book titles. I continue to write and will be publishing more recipe books in the future.

We also publish a monthly digital magazine 'Simply Preserved' for all of those who love preserving as much as we do, home makers and artisans alike. Free to read in page-turning software it is a ground breaking
resource for the preserving world

Simply Preserved

The regular read for all things preserving
Read online @ LoveJars.co.uk

About Rosie

Preserving is something I have loved doing ever since I can remember – I have memories as a very small person helping my Mother to make jars of jam ready for the Winter.

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