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    Published on: February 19, 2015 by Janice; Updated on: October 8, 2021 94 Comments

    Brown Eggs and Jam Jars

    ice cider caramel corn | Janice Lawandi @ kitchen heals soul, recipe from Brown Eggs and Jam Jars

    I'm thinking I should start a section of the blog entitled "My friends are talented" because, well, they are! They inspire me every day. They teach me new things.

    They even write cookbooks, really good cookbooks that I think you should buy, like Brown Eggs and Jam Jars by Aimée Wimbush-Bourque of the blog Simple Bites (available on Amazon in the US & Canada). 

    I was one of Aimée's cookbook recipe testers, so I know the recipes rock. I tested several of the recipes when they were still at the stage of computer documents, and then I tested a few more once I got my hands on the published book.

    brown eggs jam jars

    This book is full of helpful tips and tricks for homesteading (even if you don't have an acre of land), for cooking, baking, and eating your way through the seasons, preserving the bounty of the seasons, and hosting fun food-centric gatherings.

    zucchini cornbread

    The thing that I love the most about Brown Eggs and Jam Jars is that the book has a home-y feel but it's also a little more down-to-earth. The recipes in this book allow you to make everything from scratch, and every recipe is presented in a way that is totally accessible and inviting. Aimée teaches us a few of her secrets, and she guides us so that we can host, say a summer BBQ, and make not just the burgers, but even the hamburger buns and the relish.

    ice cider caramel corn | Janice Lawandi @ kitchen heals soul

    I also think you should run to the bookstore ASAP to get your hands on this book because of this ice cider caramel corn recipe. This popcorn recipe is incredible (and I have a highly discriminating palette when it comes to popcorn). This caramel corn recipe was one of the recipes I tested for Aimée.

    I followed the recipe exactly as written the first time I made it (which was a little over a year ago), never having made caramel corn in my life. It worked perfectly the first time, and the flavour was unbelievable. I told Aimée it was the best caramel corn I'd ever had and I wasn't exaggerating in the least. I've been looking for an opportunity to make it again ever since. So, to celebrate the publishing of Aimée's book (or maybe because I just wanted to eat more of this caramel corn), I made this recipe again.

    cornmeal pancakes

    Penguin Random House Canada Limited offered me two copies of Brown Eggs & Jam Jars, one for me and one to give away. As always, please know that I wouldn’t work with a sponsor nor recommend a product if it wasn’t worth it. 

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    Comments

    1. Shelagh says

      February 19, 2015 at 9:20 am

      I am looking forward to reading this cookbook cover to cover to begin with. I also love that this give away has introduced me to Canadian food bloggers I was not yet aware of....including yours!

      Reply
    2. LJ Stubbs says

      February 19, 2015 at 9:54 am

      I think I'd like to see the book for the recipes.
      The popcorn sounds pretty great!

      Reply
    3. Eva says

      February 19, 2015 at 11:01 am

      I would definitely like to know the tips of preserving and make a meal out of this cookbook for my family in Taiwan! 🙂

      Tweeted: https://twitter.com/eatwitheva/status/568440099618357248

      Reply
    4. Terrie says

      February 19, 2015 at 12:00 pm

      The best thing about this cookbook is Aimee!

      Reply
    5. Carrie says

      February 19, 2015 at 12:47 pm

      Would love to get my hands on this book for the beautiful food photography (and the recipes, of course)!

      Reply
    6. Kathy says

      February 19, 2015 at 12:53 pm

      I am excited to try the recipes in the book!

      Reply
    7. MaryMar says

      February 19, 2015 at 12:58 pm

      I'm looking forward to the entire book & seeing something new to cook!

      Reply
    8. Leah says

      February 19, 2015 at 12:59 pm

      yay! I'm most excited about her preserving and pantry stocking tips!

      Reply
    9. Alicia says

      February 19, 2015 at 1:06 pm

      I'm in love with Aimee:) and I'm so interested in reading about how her family keeps an urban homestead. Great to learn about your blog!

      A

      Reply
    10. Iris says

      February 19, 2015 at 1:07 pm

      I would love to get ideas for family gatherings like BBQ's and also I need some tips for preserving. I would love to win a copy of thos book.

      Reply
      • Iris says

        February 19, 2015 at 1:26 pm

        http://www.twitter.com/iamtpr

        Reply
      • Iris says

        February 19, 2015 at 1:39 pm

        https://twitter.com/iamtpr/status/568477396040617985

        Reply
    11. Iris says

      February 19, 2015 at 1:12 pm

      I'm looking forward to reading about ideas for family gatherings. Also the tips for.preserving.

      Reply
    12. Iris says

      February 19, 2015 at 1:40 pm

      https://twitter.com/iamtpr/status/568477396040617985

      Reply
    13. Kristin says

      February 19, 2015 at 1:42 pm

      I like the idea of learning to make more things from scratch and for hosting family events. I lot of the things you mention in your post seem kid friendly too! Plus the pictures are making me hungry. Pick me!

      Reply
    14. Eugenia says

      February 19, 2015 at 1:43 pm

      Definitely the recipes for dinner time and the photography!

      Reply
    15. Margot C says

      February 19, 2015 at 2:27 pm

      Over the last two years I have become something of a canning maniac. I have a huge shelf of canned goods that I make even though here is southern california it's not as big of a deal as it is in a cold climate. I really would like to read some of her ideas and can some different things.

      Reply
    16. Isabelle says

      February 19, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      The pictures look gorgeous and make me hungry! I'd like to try new recipes and learn more about preserving.

      https://twitter.com/Yzhalia/status/568495870787907585

      Reply
    17. linda says

      February 19, 2015 at 2:54 pm

      Im really excited about the preserving tips..the cover is amazing ..i think there is so much in this book for us to learn...i love love love all the pics...just delishous thank you for this beautiful book you put together its just so amazing...

      Reply
    18. Ammy Belle says

      February 19, 2015 at 3:00 pm

      I most look forward to the canning/jarring/perserving portion - I have been meaning to get into this for a while now, and Aimee has such a good way of photographing and explaining things, I think this will be my best shot 🙂

      Reply
    19. Judy A. says

      February 19, 2015 at 3:25 pm

      I look forward to seeing the whole book. Everything I have read about it so far appeals to me.

      Reply
    20. Shannon says

      February 19, 2015 at 3:54 pm

      I'm looking forward to the recipes most of all.....but I've recently become more interested in food photography, so I'm excited to see the sexy pictures too!

      Reply
    21. Laura says

      February 19, 2015 at 4:14 pm

      I look forward to the recipes, but the pictures in this book look amazing!

      Reply
    22. Heather says

      February 19, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      Preserving, definitely. Our garden is often more prolific than myself, my husband and our friends can keep up with, and I'm always looking for ways to save the harvest!

      Reply
    23. Heather says

      February 19, 2015 at 4:32 pm

      Tweeted as well: https://twitter.com/HGoeschRDN/status/568522570095439872

      Reply
    24. Zita says

      February 19, 2015 at 4:35 pm

      I'm looking forward to see the food styling and photography in Aimée's book. I'm also interested in the recipes of course... especially those pancakes on the cover! 🙂

      Reply
    25. Zita says

      February 19, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      Also here is the link of the tweet: https://twitter.com/ziziadventures/status/568529924044300288.

      Reply
    26. Sonia says

      February 19, 2015 at 6:10 pm

      Recipes and photos, looks beautiful.

      Reply
    27. Jamie says

      February 19, 2015 at 6:17 pm

      ummm, all of the above?

      Reply
    28. Rachel - De Ma Cuisine says

      February 19, 2015 at 6:22 pm

      I think Aimee is great. Her cookbook looks amazing. I can't wait to try out some of the recipes!

      Reply
    29. Rachel - De Ma Cuisine says

      February 19, 2015 at 6:23 pm

      Here's a link to my tweet: https://twitter.com/De_Ma_Cuisine/status/568551336419168256

      Reply
    30. Martha Warren says

      February 19, 2015 at 6:43 pm

      I can't wait to share this book with my 10 year old daughter and choose the recipes we would like to make together. She has inherited my love for cookbooks and cooking and I want to foster that love by continuing to introduce her to great Canadian cooks.

      Reply
    31. Amy says

      February 19, 2015 at 7:44 pm

      I've been following Aimee's blog for awhile and LOVE it! Her cookbook has been on my wish list so I'm looking forward to everything about it!

      Reply
    32. Francine says

      February 19, 2015 at 8:25 pm

      I've always wanted to try preserving, so that's what I'm most interested in.

      Reply
    33. Francine says

      February 19, 2015 at 8:26 pm

      tweeted - https://twitter.com/1byspike/status/568582335139938304

      Reply
    34. Kate says

      February 19, 2015 at 9:43 pm

      Had a quick peak at this book, and need more! Definitely interested in the preserving and reading about her lifestyle.

      Reply
    35. Lynna says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:03 pm

      I`m looking forward to reading every recipe! Plus, the photography is amazing. 🙂

      Reply
    36. esther says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:32 pm

      Because it's Aimee's book!

      Reply
    37. esther says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:37 pm

      Tweeted @esavdg

      Reply
    38. S Licano says

      February 20, 2015 at 12:16 am

      Looking forward to the photos, love to see what I am making, and the photography looks beautiful.

      Reply
    39. danielle says

      February 20, 2015 at 8:10 am

      I would love to learn more egg techniques.

      Reply
    40. angelina says

      February 20, 2015 at 10:23 am

      would love this book thankyou !!

      Reply
    41. angelina says

      February 20, 2015 at 10:23 am

      tweeted! https://twitter.com/imisswaylon/status/568792878723538945

      Reply
    42. Nadia says

      February 20, 2015 at 10:50 am

      The preserving section as well as all Aimee anecdotes and photography!

      Reply
    43. Nadia says

      February 20, 2015 at 10:51 am

      https://twitter.com/nadiamac/status/568799243973976064

      Reply
    44. Melissa Finn says

      February 20, 2015 at 11:10 am

      Excited for the section on preserving & the amazing photographs!

      Reply
    45. Melissa Finn says

      February 20, 2015 at 11:12 am

      I tweeted: https://twitter.com/MelissaFinn/status/568801941746286592

      Reply
    46. Elaine Mackenzie says

      February 20, 2015 at 11:15 am

      the preserving is something I definitely want to read about. I'ce had a water canner for years, and received a pressure canner for Christmas, so I'm really starting to fill my pantry with lots of goodies. Am always wanting more, especially living in the Okanagan, I am able to get such amazing seasonal produce!

      Reply
    47. Leah M @ love me, feed me says

      February 20, 2015 at 11:52 am

      I look forward to looking at all the photography! I'm a sucker for food photography. It would be really neat to learn how to can and preserve as well!

      Reply
    48. Alisha says

      February 20, 2015 at 12:25 pm

      I always love looking at the photography, but the recipes that I have seen so far make me very excited!

      Reply
    49. Alisha says

      February 20, 2015 at 12:26 pm

      Tweeted! https://twitter.com/LeashaE/status/568823840752537600?lang=en

      Reply
    50. Gene D says

      February 20, 2015 at 12:36 pm

      oooh. the Caramel Popcorn looks awesome. The pictures in the book look beautiful!

      Reply
    51. Gene D says

      February 20, 2015 at 12:40 pm

      https://twitter.com/WCTx40/status/568826672033751040
      here is my tweet link!

      Reply
    52. Kathy says

      February 20, 2015 at 12:52 pm

      I tweeted
      http://t.co/b5B8SopYLV

      Reply
    53. Kathy says

      February 20, 2015 at 12:53 pm

      Although these are some of the most beautiful photographs, I have to say that it is the recipes that draw me in 🙂 Thanks!

      Reply
    54. Ann says

      February 20, 2015 at 4:54 pm

      I am especially interested in good recipes for food items that can be easily shared at our local food swaps - preserves, breads, caramel corn, granola, etc.

      Reply
    55. Joanne Jaffey says

      February 20, 2015 at 6:01 pm

      I am so hungry to get my hands on that book because I devour books like that! I actually make the recipes too. I don't know how to leave a link to the tweet I, uh, tweeted! This is all I know http:/www.twitter.com/@joannejaffey

      Reply
    56. Sarah says

      February 20, 2015 at 10:19 pm

      Definitely excited to try the recipes, especially the caramel corn based on your description. 🙂

      Reply
    57. Nicole Jubleew says

      February 21, 2015 at 12:47 am

      I would really like to start canning this year so I would love to read all the tips and recipes she has in the book for preserving.

      Reply
    58. Nicole Jubleew says

      February 21, 2015 at 12:48 am

      I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/JubleeW/status/569010624954568704

      Reply
    59. Margot C says

      February 21, 2015 at 12:58 am

      I posted your tweet too ; https://twitter.com/AnnaZed/status/569013112281681920

      Reply
    60. Laureen Fox says

      February 21, 2015 at 2:59 am

      I've recent gotten back into preserving jams and tomato salsa. I would like this book for the recipes and tips on preserving.

      Reply
    61. Homemade & Yummy says

      February 21, 2015 at 11:41 am

      I look forward to the beautiful pictures….but most of all trying out the great recipes.

      Reply
    62. Dawn M. says

      February 21, 2015 at 12:11 pm

      Its hard to say but I'm looking forward to the pictures and about every recipe!! Can't wait to get my hands on this book!!

      Reply
    63. ikkinlala says

      February 21, 2015 at 6:50 pm

      I'm most looking forward to the recipes - it would be nice to have something to read while I'm stuck on the couch (broken ankle) and some new projects to look forward to once I can cook again.

      Reply
    64. Maura Buchignani says

      February 21, 2015 at 7:25 pm

      looking forward to the recipes!

      Reply
    65. Maura Buchignani says

      February 21, 2015 at 7:26 pm

      photography and recipes!

      Reply
    66. Liz says

      February 21, 2015 at 8:19 pm

      You had me at ice cider caramel corn.....

      Reply
    67. June says

      February 22, 2015 at 5:29 pm

      I'm so happy to see young Canadians publishing cookbooks--nice to get fresh ideas.

      Reply
    68. Diana says

      February 22, 2015 at 8:29 pm

      So looking forward to getting my hands on this book (however I can...) thanks for your post!

      Reply
    69. John says

      February 23, 2015 at 7:34 am

      I've been following Aimee on Simple Bites for some time so it would be great to have her book.

      Reply
    70. Monica says

      February 23, 2015 at 9:02 am

      I am looking forward to reading this cookbook cover to cover. That's how |I like to begin whenever I get a new cookbook.

      Reply
    71. Monica says

      February 23, 2015 at 9:03 am

      Tweeted - https://twitter.com/OlderMommyStill/status/569860005580677120

      Reply
    72. Jess says

      February 23, 2015 at 9:08 am

      I just started small batch canning and I can't wait to check that out and learn more about canning and preserving!

      Reply
    73. jan says

      February 23, 2015 at 9:11 am

      Those pancakes look amazing!

      Reply
    74. Sophie says

      February 23, 2015 at 10:03 am

      Recipes!!! And photography!!!

      Reply
    75. Natalee says

      February 23, 2015 at 2:15 pm

      Looking forward to some inspiration to break up this cold cold winter!

      Reply
    76. Laura says

      February 23, 2015 at 2:38 pm

      I'm excited to see preserving tips - it makes me think of summer!

      Reply
    77. Jess says

      February 23, 2015 at 2:58 pm

      I just love Aimee and the way she encourages the ease of hospitality...

      Reply
    78. Kat says

      February 23, 2015 at 3:16 pm

      I love Aimee so much. I discovered her blog within a few months of her starting it. She has been such an inspiration to me. I am probably 95% processed food free and we have a great garden going ... I am so inspired by her.

      Reply
    79. Brandee says

      February 23, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      Tweeted

      Reply
    80. Brandee says

      February 23, 2015 at 9:29 pm

      I love Aimee's blog! Her recipe's and stories are always awesome. I'd love to sit down to 'read' her cookbook!

      Reply
    81. Kate says

      February 23, 2015 at 11:33 pm

      I had a sneak peak at this book, and can't wait to read more and learn, and try out her recipes.

      Reply
    82. Carol M says

      February 24, 2015 at 1:17 pm

      The recipes of course, but will enjoy the photos too!

      Reply
    83. Carol M says

      February 24, 2015 at 1:18 pm

      Tweeted
      https://twitter.com/carollushka/status/570286531417497600

      Reply
    84. maria says

      February 24, 2015 at 8:08 pm

      I'm looking forward to the recipes and of course the yummy pics!

      Reply
    85. Lillian says

      February 25, 2015 at 1:38 am

      The photography is certainly something I am looking forward to! Beautiful work showcasing awesome recipes on canning and cooking with kids would be also amazing too!

      Reply
    86. Lillian says

      February 25, 2015 at 1:40 am

      Tweeted here https://twitter.com/beyondumami/status/570473080776237056?s=09

      Reply
    87. Brenda Lacourciere says

      February 25, 2015 at 5:12 am

      I am looking forward to the great pictures.

      Reply
    88. Melissa says

      February 25, 2015 at 8:33 am

      I've been so excited about this book ever since I heard she was writing it! I love aimée's approach to food. I'm still hoping she does a weekend long workshop one of these days. I think I'll dig ear the preservation section first. I really need to learn how to do this.

      Reply
    89. Debra says

      February 25, 2015 at 9:59 am

      The cookbook looks lovely.

      Reply
    90. Jen says

      February 25, 2015 at 6:31 pm

      I obviously need that popcorn recipe in my life!!!! 🙂

      Reply
    91. Noni says

      February 25, 2015 at 7:09 pm

      I'm excited to read about her homesteading tips from Quebec!

      Reply
    92. Jamie says

      February 25, 2015 at 8:22 pm

      For the recipes kids can help with in the kitchen!

      Reply

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