We have not ventured inside a supermarket since just before the first lockdown started in March 2020.
Our shopping comes roughly once a week by supermarket delivery. The day after delivery there are always croissants and speciality bread for breakfast, instead of the usual porridge which I make.
This week Ray ( in overall charge of the operation) ordered a rye and buckwheat loaf. It was delicious.
And the 'jam' in the shot is a new variety of French St Dalfour (no added sugar, just fruit and fruit juice - how do they get it to set): strawberry and rhubarb, also delicious.
Temptingly presented ! Same jam my husband always ordered. And I understand what you mean about the abundance of fresh goods when groceries are delivered. As for rye bread, you could join us and bake the "365 bread" aka Jane's bread because @jgpittenger first shared the recipe here.
“How do they get it to set?” Fruit has some natural pectin in it but I don’t think strawberries or rhubarb have very much. I haven’t tried it but I’ve heard the trick to get it to set without adding pectin is to boil it for longer so the amount of liquid in the fruit is reduced and the small amount of pectin in it has less liquid to thicken, so more fruit pulp and less liquid in the jam. Probably why the without added pectin products usually cost quite a bit more.
You have tempted me with your jam must add it to my list for next week. Sainsburys serve me well with online shopping which I do once a fortnight but yes the goodies do get eaten up first.
Love photo of your breakfast. We have not been to the supermarket since March either. We are able to get to the outdoor farmer’s market with masks and face shields on.
That Dalfour certainly is!