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Tropical Trio Jam: Mulberry, Banana, and Kumquat from Our Hua Hin Garden

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Enjoy the delightful mix of mulberry , banana , and kumquat jam, a true taste of local flavors from Hua Hin . Perfect for your morning toast! Recipe Sunlight-kissed mulberries , plump and stained, plucked straight from the vine, Mingle with sunshine-ripened bananas , their sweetness like a golden line. Kumquats , citrus jewels bursting with tang, two sun-soaked varieties entwined, Whispering stories of distant lands, their flavors on summer winds defined. In my daughter's hands, a symphony ignites, a dance of tastes on simmering heat. The berries bleed their blush, the bananas soften, their creaminess bittersweet. Kumquats release their sharp embrace, a vibrant counterpoint complete. Recipe: Tropical Trio Jam: Mulberry, Banana, and Kumquat Ingredients 2 cups fresh mulberries (washed, stems removed) 2 ripe bananas (peeled, mashed) 1 cup kumquats (thinly sliced, seeds removed) 1/2 cup raw cane sugar (adjust to taste) 1 tbsp lemon juice (to brighten flavors) 1 tsp grate...

Recipe for Roselle jam that incorporates Thai Kumquat (Som Jeed) and ginger

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This Roselle jam brings together garden-fresh hibiscus sabdariffa , zesty Thai kumquat , and warm ginger for a bright, tangy spread.  Perfect on toast or yogurt, it captures the tropical flavor and homemade spirit of our family kitchen in Hua Hin . Ingredients: - 2 cups fresh Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) calyxes, cleaned and chopped - 1 cup Thai Kumquats (Som Jeed)   for juicing - 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger - 2 cups granulated sugar - 1 tablespoon Thai lime juice (optional, for added acidity) Instructions: 1. Prepare the Rosella calyxes by removing any green parts and calyx bases. Rinse them thoroughly under cold water and chop them into small pieces. 2. Prepare the Thai Kumquat juice: Cut the kumquats in half and juice them using a citrus juicer or reamer, straining out the seeds. You should get approximately 1/3 to 1/2 cup of juice. Set aside. 3. Grate the fresh ginger using a fine grater or microplane. 4. In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the chopped Ro...

Mulberry & Bilimbi Citrus Splash Jam: A Tropical Thai Treasure

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This Mulberry & Bilimbi Citrus Splash jam from Hua Hin Services blends sweet garden mulberries with tart taling pling for a vibrant, tropical Thai spread. Perfect for toast, yogurt, or desserts, it captures Hua Hin’s fresh, coastal garden-to-table flavor in every spoonful.   If you've ever wandered through the lush gardens of Hua Hin or explored the local markets in this charming coastal town, you've likely encountered two of Thailand's most underappreciated fruits: sweet, jewel-toned mulberries and the wonderfully tart bilimbi, known locally as ตะลิงปลิง (taling pling). This recipe brings these two distinctly Thai flavors together in a jam that's as vibrant as Hua Hin's morning markets and as refreshing as a sea breeze along its beaches. The Hua Hin Connection: Fruits of the Gulf Coast Hua Hin, with its subtropical climate and fertile gardens, provides the perfect environment for both mulberries and bilimbi trees. Walk through any residential neighborhood...

Starfruit, Passionfruit & Mango Jam: A Tropical Delight

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Tropical sunshine in a jar 🌞. Brought to you by Hua Hin Services , here’s a vibrant, garden-to-table jam recipe that celebrates your homegrown starfruit , passionfruit , and mango . It’s tangy, fragrant, and just sweet enough to let the fruits shine—perfect for adding a taste of paradise to your day. There’s something magical about homemade jam—especially when it’s bursting with tropical flavors. This Starfruit, Passionfruit, and Mango Jam is a sweet-tart explosion that captures the essence of sunshine in a jar. Whether spread on toast, swirled into yogurt, or paired with cheese, it’s a versatile treat you’ll want to make again and again. Why This Jam? Combining the delicate citrusy notes of starfruit (carambola) , the bold tang of passionfruit , and the luscious sweetness of mango , this jam is a symphony of flavors. It’s also a fantastic way to preserve ripe fruits before they go to waste. Ingredients You’ll Need 2 cups starfruit , sliced (remove seeds if preferred) 1 cup pa...

Homemade Banana Cake Recipe: Made with Organic Garden Bananas

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Enjoy a homemade treat from Hua Hin Services 🍌✨ — our favorite banana cake recipe made with natural ingredients and garden-fresh bananas . It’s not for sale, just something we love to bake and share from our kitchen to yours! I like to enjoy the cake with an espresso and spread it with one of our homemade jams, e.g. Rosella Jam, also known as hibiscus jam  or  Starfruit, Passionfruit & Mango Jam: A Tropical Delight Ingredients Cake flour 200g. Baking powder 1.5 teaspoon Baking soda 1 teaspoon Mashed bananas 230g.  we use our Karen Banana (Musa acuminata ‘Karen’) Thai Name: กล้วยหอมกะเหรี่ยง (Kluai Hom Kariang) see  Bananas at Hua Hin Services Organic Garden: A Guide to Our Varieties Eggs 3 Sugar 180g. Vanilla extract Salt 0.5 teaspoon Cooking oil 1cup 1/2 cup diced dried fruits (such as raisins, cranberries, or apricots) (optional) Preparation 1. Mash the bananas 2. Beat the eggs into a coarse foam then add sugar and beat until fluffy. 3. Add salt and vanilla e...