Seascape Strawberry & Rose Geranium Jam

Easily loved. Beautiful seascape strawberries steeped in Rose Geranium gives this jam an elegant perfumed finish. McGrath Family Farms, which has been working the Oxnard Plain since 1868 produces some of the most beautiful organic Seascape Strawberries. The varietal has quite a high acidity content. Firm in texture and compact in size and flavor they are perfect for preserving because the addition of (in our case, Fair Trade Organic) cane sugar allows the jam to retain the fruits' authenticity without being cloyingly sweet.

Rose Geranium - which finds itself most often distilled for use in the perfume industry - is instead steeped in the strawberries for a day pulling beautiful Rose scents and notes into the preserve. This jam is elegant -tasting of fresh strawberries with a touch of rose. Classic and classy all at once. Certified Organic: Seascape strawberries; fair trade cane sugar; sorrento lemon juice, rose geranium FARMERS: McGrath Family Farm, Rancho Del Sol 8oz.

In 2010 Jessica Koslow quit her job as a producer for American Idol to make handcrafted, small batch traditional preserves. At first she sold them online, but eventually opened a cafe, Sqirl Kitchen, where she makes her preserves serves fresh, seasonal foods for breakfast and lunch. With lines out the door, this has become one of LA's hottest eateries.