Often the simplest things in life can act as a band aid to a bruised and weary soul. A sudden scent of Lilac on a balmy summer evening after a crazy day; a long stroll through a pretty, gardened neighborhood after a cleansing spring shower; a fresh pot of tea at any time. But can anything truly be said to be better than freshly baked bread? Sliced thickly, with a generous smearing of fresh, cultured butter and homemade gooseberry jam this Maria Bread, an Italian loaf similar, but not, to Ciabatta, had to have been one of the most soothing culinary moments I’ve had in a very long time
Oh, yum.
What colour are your gooseberries? Not yellow obviously. Do they look like ours? Taste?
The Gooseberrries we get in South Africa are called Ground Cherries, or Cape Gooseberries here. These are the British gooseberries. They’re bright green and turn red. They go either green, yellow or red when cooked. They’re super loaded with pectin and make jam very easily. And they’re Yummy!
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