Let’s talk Venison-
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I’m not wild about venison myself, but I’m surrounded by people that LOVE it.
The sauce recipes would make boot straps tasty…
If you have a tough piece of buck you’re trying to make a meal of, this sauce will work its magic-
I tend to make a lot at a time but it’s easy to cut this recipe down to 1/4
Habanero Balsamic Sauce
→Heat level 4
4 jars Ojai Habanero Jelly
1 c Balsamic Vinegar
Place ingredients in medium saucepan over medium heat.
Bring mixture to a simmer & reduce heat. Keep at a low simmer & stir occasionally.
Cook for 45-60 minutes.
Let cool on counter top, Cover & refrigerate. Keeps well for up to 2 weeks.
Mixture will thicken as it cools. Enjoy on venison, bbq’d chicken, vegetables +++
Habanero Marinate
can also be used as a glaze or sauce
→Heat level 3
4 jars Ojai Habanero Jelly
1 can of Coca Cola (not diet)
2 T Worcestershire Sauce
1 fresh bay leaf
Place ingredients in medium saucepan over medium heat.
Bring mixture to a simmer & reduce heat. Keep at a low simmer & stir occasionally.
Cook for 45-60 minutes.
Let cool on counter top. Cover & refrigerate. Keeps well for up to 2 weeks.
If you want to get rid of the gamey flavor, use as a marinate.
Need a recipe? Send me a note at info@ojaijelly.com
& let me see what I can come up with!
enjoy
Taste of Ojai
15th Annual Fundraiser-
Please join us on Sunday, October 25th; 2pm-5pm
Find us all on the Golf Course at the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, 10th hole.
Education is a great cause!
All proceeds from Taste of Ojai benefit the Rotary Club of Ojai’s Educational Foundation.
The Rotary Club of Ojai and its Educational Foundation have raised nearly one million dollars over the last two decades with
Taste of Ojai being our primary fundraising event.
Nearly $50,000 of scholarships are awarded each Spring to Ojai students for Fall enrollment at a recognized college, university, community college or technical school, with over 300 scholarships awarded to date.
In addition each year more than $30,000 of community grants are awarded to Ojai schools and non-profit organizations.
Get tickets here
Information here
Our Ojai Jelly booth will likely be sandwiched between Lori’s Original Lemonade &
Alquimia Organic Tequila
We hope to see your smiling faces on the green!
what? where? why?
Addiction 2 Ojai Jelly– have a listen—
Headed to a press event tomorrow in Santa Monica, put together by Consumer Product Events, Malibu, CA.
I wish I could package up all of your comments & recipes for my “press kit”! 
Taste of Ojai
A big shout-out to Charee Edwards for coordinating the event, & to the Ojai Rotary Club!
As always the Ojai Valley Inn & Spa Resort hosted Taste of Ojai -2014.
The Indian-Summer conditions were spectacular, as October often presents in our little Nest-
The music was great & the ever-smooth Alquimia Organic Tequila divine!
People danced, laughed, & enjoyed tasty items from; Surf Brewery, Bliss Frozen Yogurt, Suzanne’s Cuisine, Feast Bistro,
& of course the Jelly Gals were serving up Ojai Habanero Apricot Jam over Cheese Cake!
Mark your calendars for Taste of Ojai 2015- it’s well worth attending!
Green Cleaning Solution
Marilyn always makes this great cleaning solution- That’s my mum ↑
I always keep some at the ready-
It smells so CLEAN & FRESH-
It’s great for washing windows, counters, sinks, walls, etc.
I wouldn’t use it on my hair though— I’d probably go from brown to blonde!
Not that there’s anything wrong with blonde!
1/2 gallon distilled water
8 oz. isopropyl alcohol
1 T. PRELL
Mix together & use in a spray bottle.
This solution works very well with the mocrofiber cloths but I hate the way they feel-
I prefer a cotton towel or paper towel.
🙂
Local Artisans Market @William Sonoma
First Saturday
12 noon to 4 pm
Saunter into William Sonoma & Sample our Delightful + Delicious Epicurean Treats!
Friendly staff + talented Artisans throughout – Did I mention scrumptious treats?
- have you tried our new Jam?
OJAI HABANERO APRICOT JAM – heat level 2
- OJAI JALAPENO JELLY – heat level 3
- OJAI HABANERO JELLY – heat level 4
Summer Fancy Food Show – New York
Herbs de Humboldt
Recently the 60th annual Specialty Foods “Summer Fancy Food Show” took place in
New York City.
The Cypress Grove Chevre Group selected Ojai Jalapeño Jelly to pair with their classic
“Herbs de Humboldt“!
“The fresh taste of a hand-mixed blend of Herbs de Provence balance simply, yet perfectly.
All the herbal flavors you love dried at the peak of the season. Clever in name, classic in taste”
Thank you Cypress Grovers!
Crab Cake Dipping Sauce
Ojai Jelly
Crab Cake Sauce
3/4 c. safflower mayonnaise (or your favorite)
1/4 c. buttermilk (or plain yogurt)
3 T. Ojai Habanero Jelly (room temperature)
3 T. fresh dill leaves- chopped fine
1 T. fresh parsley leaves- chopped
2 T. lemon zest
1/2 lemon- juiced
1 garlic clove- minced
Combine all ingredients in a bowl & stir well.
Keep refrigerated until just before serving.
Sauce will thicken as it chills-
enjoy!
Ojai Habanero Apricot Jam
MY NEW FAVORITE! ♥♥♥ it!
Ripe California Apricots Blended with Habanero Peppers
Decadent on cheesecake or over ice cream-
Remarkable on bagels or waffles-
Jam-Packed with flavor-Big cheese pleaser!
Transformative on chicken-
A perfect addition to nearly everything…
Heal Level 2
American Heart Association “Beach Ball”
The American Heart & Stroke Association (Santa Barbara Chapter)
May 3, 2014
The American Heart Association presents “Heart Beach Ball,” an event to raise funds for research and initiatives preventing heart disease. The American Heart Association is committed to helping our children live stronger, healthier lives with education, research and public policies that effect where they live, learn and play.
New information in the areas of congenital heart defects, heart transplants in children, cholesterol levels in teens and diabetes rates in children as well as adolescents
are just a few areas we are currently investigating.
For the second year we are continuing our fight against youth obesity, a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke, in Santa Barbara County.
The Healthy Futures Program seeks to empower students and their families to make healthier lifestyle choices by providing them with an understanding
of heart disease, nutrition education and encouraging them to be more physically active.
Dr. Joseph Aragon & the AHA team outdid themselves again!
Fun was had by all that attended-
Inspiring stories of life changing events were shared by special guests-
Ojai Habanero Apricot Jam
Ojai Habanero Apricot Jam will be on shelves later this month!
Delicious on Cheesecake!
→Great on toast, bagels, waffles
→Tasty in your PB&J
→Serve as a “SATAY” dipping sauce on chicken;
Mix 1/2 peanut butter & 1/2 Jam
→Perk up your cheese plate!
I’ll post suggestions, recipes & where to purchase-
It’s always available online, but lets get it in your area!
enjoy!
William Sonoma
Lemon Marmalade Habanero/Lime Marmalade Jalapeño Cheesecake
PLEASE JOIN US!
When: Saturday May 3rd, 2014
Where: William Sonoma Santa Barbara
Why: Local Artisan’ Market!
Great Food! Great People!
Where Heat Meets Sweet!
Come by for a free sample-
(may be purchased onsite)
Life is short- Play with your food!
Zaca Mesa 2012 Viognier
Zaca Mesa Winery
2012 Viognier
Serve cool 40• – 45• F
Zaca Mesa Winery is one of my all time favorite wineries-
I didn’t like white wines until I discovered their lovely Viognier.
Pairs well with;
♦Thai chicken
♦Raw oysters
♦Grilled Ahi
♦ Chicken Satay
BBQ chicken skewers
Make a dipping sauce of
Ojai Jalapeño Jelly (heat level 3)
or
Ojai Habanero Jelly (heat level 4)
Mix equal parts of Ojai Pepper Jelly
with Fresh Ground Peanut Butter
Makes a quick & easy “satay” to dip chicken
skewers in-
♦ Grilled Ahi
Dip one flat-side of a 1“ thick fresh Ahi steak in
a mixture of horseradish aioli & sour cream,
then dredge the same side in Mediterranean
“Dukkah” or black sesame seeds.
Fry hot & fast for 2-minutes a-side.
Garnish with a fresh lemon wedge & parsley.
Always have a squirt-bottle of
Ojai Pepper Jelly
ready to decorate your plate with a
half-moon shape around edge to compliment
your meal-
enjoy!
Move Over Mint Jelly!
Meat ♥’r I’m not, but my dear, sweet friend Virginia keeps saying “move over mint jelly”
when she thinks of serving her favorite Jelly with Lamb-
Ojai Jalapeño Jelly that is!
Make lamb the way you ♥ it & try this recipe for your eyebrow-raising sauce!
It’s sure to stir conversation-
Move Over Mint Jelly Sauce
One 11-ounce jar of Ojai Jalapeño Jelly
15-20 fresh mint leaves
1 lemon- zested
about 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
Whisk all ingredients in Cuisinart or blender. Scrape down sides, then pulse a few times.
Pour mixture into individual ramekins. Serve at room temperature.
Garnish each dinner plate with a sprig of rosemary & mint leaf.
If you have any left over, refrigerate. It will last about 3 days.
This sauce is quite tasty on Indian food too- Fresh & delicious!
Excellent served with Zaca Mesa Winery 2011 Chapel G Syrah
enjoy!
29th Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
“Isabella’s Gourmet Foods” Representing;
Ojai Jelly
Crazy Good Bread
Recipes Bakery
Santa Barbara Popcorn
Tartisan
Pacific Paleo
Kotuku
Tesora
Cape Cod Chips
Queen of Popcorn
Mizuba Matcha