I’m a big believer in having a collection of condiments in the door of my fridge for all sorts of cuisines and occasions. Multiple mustard and mayo varieties mingle alongside marinades and sauces in bottles and jars. Invariably, there’s also a jar or two of jam waiting for the perfect charcuterie board or piece of toast at breakfast. I love the way a little dollop of jam can bring a fruity sweetness to a bite and serve as a way to preserve the flavors of a season and return to them anytime.
Small Batch Jam Co, a Pacifica purveyor of more than 100 jam flavors ranging from pink guava to apricot ginger habanero, recently opened a second storefront in Redwood City. In addition to its jams, the business also sells fruit butters, syrups and more condiments that are culinary complements to all sorts of dishes. Karla Kane spoke to co-founder Pablo Lugones about how the business came to be and its spread to a new location.
Gotta jam,
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
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Jam session: Meet the local company making all-natural jams, syrups and more in a myriad of flavors
They say when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. In Pablo Lugones’ case, life gave him blackberries, so he made jam.
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Find more things to do in September with our events guide!
Around The World Night: Sept. 26 Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company wraps up its Summer Nights series with an evening of international street food, global music and a marketplace of artisan goods.
Indie Author Week: Through Sept. 26 Local indie authors will be at Fireside Books & More the evenings of Sept. 22-26 to meet readers and sell books.
Belmont Water Dog Run: Sept. 27 The annual Belmont event raises money for the community and includes a 10K, a 5K, a 1-mile kids’ run, a virtual walk/run and the Fido Mile (for pups and their people).
Pacific Coast Fog Fest: Sept. 27-28 Pacifica’s Palmetto Avenue is home to this festival of art, music, kids’ activities, food, contests (including a photography competition), a parade and more – now in its 38th year.
DIY Broom Making Class: Oct. 1 Create a medium-sized witch’s broom for banishing negative energy at this workshop led by Susan from Illuminaré Apotheca.
Scholastic Community Book Fair: Oct. 2-5 Channel your childhood as the South San Francisco Public Library hosts a four-day Scholastic Book Fair with books for all ages. Proceeds benefit South City schools.
Nightfall at Filoli: Oct. 3-Nov. 10 Glowing mushrooms, a meadow full of pumpkins, spooky scarecrows and more await visitors to Filoli after dark during its Nightfall takeover, during which folks can stroll the estate by moonlight and find seasonal fun.
Lee Herrick: Oct. 4 California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick presents an afternoon of poetry for all ages, inviting families to listen, learn and try writing some poems of their own. According to Linden Tree’s website, Herrick’s work explores identity, community and hope.
FabMo Artisans Market: Oct. 5 Check out the handcrafted treasures made from fabric and other materials cleverly repurposed from samples sourced from design showrooms in San Francisco (and saved from the landfill), on sale at FabMo’s annual public artisans market.
Upscale Pub Crawl: Oct. 8 Redwood City Library Foundation’s fourth annual Upscale Pub Crawl is a fundraiser in conjunction with Banned Books Week. Participants stroll through downtown Redwood City, with 16 establishments offering discounted drinks and featuring a banned book and information about censorship.
Plan Ahead:
Day of the Horse: Oct. 11-12 Woodside’s beloved celebration of all things equine includes a progressive trail ride (Oct. 11) and a horse fair for families (Oct. 12). This year’s theme is “Safari – Into the Wild.”
San Carlos Art & Wine Faire: Oct. 11-12 Find art by more than 200 artists, food, wine, live entertainment and a family fun zone at the annual San Carlos Art & Wine Faire.
Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women: Through Oct. 12 Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy March are back on stage in a new play by Lauren Gunderson, presented by TheatreWorks Silicon Valley.
Ziggy Marley and Burning Spear: Oct. 17 Reggae and rock icon Ziggy Marley comes to the Mountain Winery.
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival: Oct. 18-19 The “world pumpkin capital” holds its annual celebration of the mighty autumn gourd, featuring a pumpkin parade, harvest-inspired arts and crafts, live music, pumpkin sculpting, pumpkin-flavored food and drinks and more.
An Evening with Joan Baez: Oct. 29 Iconic singer and activist Joan Baez will discuss her memories of the early days of Kepler’s at a fundraiser celebrating the 70th birthday of the beloved bookstore.
Laser ABBA: Nov. 1 Among the many offerings from De Anza College’s Fujitsu Planetarium is a laser show featuring hits by the Swedish supergroup such as “Dancing Queen” and “Mamma Mia” set to a dazzling light display.
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