The following is a script for an “EMERGENCY” segment of “Connoisseur’s Corner” which usually airs on WBZ (1030 AM) on Saturdays and Sundays at 9:25 AM and 3:25 PM.
Recent samples can be found at https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1002-Connoisseurs-Corner-28654273/.
PLEASE support your local food providers and STAY WELL!
Like so many of our listeners, I have devoted a good chunk of my time at home to trying new hobbies or reviving old ones.
As a result we have a lot of bread in the house!
Fortunately, we also have a lot of great things to put on that bread.
Among my local faves is Bonnie’s Jams. As they do not use pectin in their jams, all there is inside each jar is real fruit. And what combinations! From apricot-orange to peach ginger to bourbon berry, the flavors are bold and fresh and the smooth, slightly loose jams are perfect for dipping a wedge of fresh-made sourdough (or whatever you have made in your time at home), pairing with a favorite cheese, stirring in yogurt, or eating with a spoon!
For a fave from further afield, I am really getting into New Zealand’s prized Manuka Honey, especially those from Pacific Resources International. In addition to being extra thick and yummy (apparently thanks to the raw creaming process), Manuka honey is antibacterial. So, in addition to being great on bread, Manuka is great straight and can also can be used as a post-workout reviver, tummy-ache fixer, wound healer, and even a face mask.
So if you find yourself with an abundance of baked goods (homemade or not), maybe all you need are the right pairings.
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