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Papaya Dog vs Gray’s Papaya

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I'm obsessed with HotDogs. Something all my close friends know. It's an ongoing obsession and I must have one at every opportunity when stateside. I don't like them fancy. I like them authentic!

So for me, in New York, it’s all about the Papaya Dog vs Gray’s Papaya.  I love them both with equal unrelenting passion.

I always have a classic dog with pickle, onion, ketchup and mustard with ice tea, and a leaving snack of a corndog (you never know I might die of starvation on the walk around the corner)!

Next time your in New York don’t leave without entering one of these city institutions.

Have a shake and enjoy the super friendly service and fun atmosphere of this humble but fabulous locals.

Photos by Peony Lim
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Blackberry Bramble Jelly

Extras • Sweet • Sweet Sauces
This jelly is perfect on toast but is also amazing with roast meat and cheese.  Make it while the berries are in season.  I love going for a long walk and collecting them.   If jam is more your thing see my recipe for Blackberry Bramble Jam here!  Jam on the knife, Jelly on the spoon.
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Make Jam

 

  1. Wash the berries and then drain them.  Place them in a preserving pan with the Acid and Water. Stir and crush the fruit with a wooden spoon as the the mixture comes to simmering point.
  2. Simmer for 30 mins or until the fruit is soft.
  3. Strain the mixture through a jelly bag or muslin inside a colander over night.
  4. Take the juice strained over night and measure it, adding 400g of sugar for every 500ml of juice into a clean pan.
  5. Place the pan over a low heat and stir till the sugar has dissolved completely, then rapidly bring to the boil until it reaches 105ºC and the mixture is setting on tests.
  6. Pour the jelly into warm jars and allow to cool.
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Or you could Add Apples

You can also make Apple and Blackberry Jelly by using equal measurements of both fruit and removing the acid.

Or to make a red not dark jelly by using the red (unripe) blackberries.

Photos by Peony Lim
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