Anonymous
Post 08/11/2014 12:03     Subject: I was given a foodie gift by a foodie and I'm not one
Anonymous wrote:You started opening that thin around lunch and JUST NOW got it open at 1:00 AM???

That is either complete perfection in icompetance or absolutely brilliant tenacity.


Or maybe she has a life and didn't get a chance to report back to you until 1 am....

Glad to hear you opened it OP. Did it have a layer of wax?
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2014 12:02     Subject: I was given a foodie gift by a foodie and I'm not one
Anonymous wrote:I dont know what thread is worse this morning? This one or the "Fence" one. What is wrong with people?


Agree. I can't stand the posters on this thread. Go away and snicker at people elsewhere. We foodies don't want you here.

I hope people are free to ask any food related questions they want to here without being treated like this.
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2014 11:54     Subject: I was given a foodie gift by a foodie and I'm not one
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP here: I already tried using a butter knife, and it didn't work.

To PP 12:34: it's homemade Santa Rosa plum jam.

I'll try to borrow a can opener and hopefully that works.


YOU DON'T OWN A CAN OPENER

Jeebus, what is going on with youths!?


What the heck are you all eating that comes from a can?? Gross. Don't worry, OP. I understand why you wouldn't have a can opener.


You don't need a can opener to open a jar of jam. And owning a can opener is not some strange concept only connected to poor nutrition.

Anonymous
Post 08/11/2014 11:52     Subject: I was given a foodie gift by a foodie and I'm not one
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP here: I already tried using a butter knife, and it didn't work.

To PP 12:34: it's homemade Santa Rosa plum jam.

I'll try to borrow a can opener and hopefully that works.


YOU DON'T OWN A CAN OPENER

Jeebus, what is going on with youths!?


What the heck are you all eating that comes from a can?? Gross. Don't worry, OP. I understand why you wouldn't have a can opener.
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2014 11:46     Subject: I was given a foodie gift by a foodie and I'm not one
I dont know what thread is worse this morning? This one or the "Fence" one. What is wrong with people?
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2014 11:42     Subject: Re:I was given a foodie gift by a foodie and I'm not one
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:What a fun story. make sure to tell your "foodie" friend about your adventures in trying to open the jar.


I know, I'm trying to picture this scene of this poor city girl struggling with opening a can of jam.


Since when is a jar of jam a foodie gift? this made me laugh too!
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2014 11:40     Subject: Re:I was given a foodie gift by a foodie and I'm not one
Anonymous wrote:What a fun story. make sure to tell your "foodie" friend about your adventures in trying to open the jar.


I know, I'm trying to picture this scene of this poor city girl struggling with opening a can of jam.
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2014 10:36     Subject: Re:I was given a foodie gift by a foodie and I'm not one
What a fun story. make sure to tell your "foodie" friend about your adventures in trying to open the jar.
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2014 10:17     Subject: I was given a foodie gift by a foodie and I'm not one
Anonymous wrote:OP here: I already tried using a butter knife, and it didn't work.

To PP 12:34: it's homemade Santa Rosa plum jam.

I'll try to borrow a can opener and hopefully that works.


YOU DON'T OWN A CAN OPENER

Jeebus, what is going on with youths!?
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2014 10:15     Subject: I was given a foodie gift by a foodie and I'm not one
Anonymous wrote:Just make sure you boil whatever it is for twenty minutes before eating it to kill possible bacteria.


No. Jam in jars is boiled as part of the canning process. Totally safe.
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2014 10:11     Subject: I was given a foodie gift by a foodie and I'm not one
Just make sure you boil whatever it is for twenty minutes before eating it to kill possible bacteria.
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2014 10:06     Subject: I was given a foodie gift by a foodie and I'm not one
Anonymous wrote:Haha! That is not a "foodie" gift. My grandmother whose idea of fancy food is deviled eggs with paprika and risotto from a box, cans her own food. Please don't talk about this gift and use the word "foodie" when talking to people IRL. They will think you are very naïve.


Everything old is new again. Hipsters are learning how to make and can their own jam, and it is a "foodie" thing. I grew up in the Midwest and helped my mom and grandmother can jam growing up, and find it hilarious that it's now "in."
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2014 09:58     Subject: I was given a foodie gift by a foodie and I'm not one
Haha! That is not a "foodie" gift. My grandmother whose idea of fancy food is deviled eggs with paprika and risotto from a box, cans her own food. Please don't talk about this gift and use the word "foodie" when talking to people IRL. They will think you are very naïve.
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2014 01:41     Subject: I was given a foodie gift by a foodie and I'm not one
You started opening that thin around lunch and JUST NOW got it open at 1:00 AM???

That is either complete perfection in icompetance or absolutely brilliant tenacity.
Anonymous
Post 08/11/2014 01:04     Subject: I was given a foodie gift by a foodie and I'm not one
OP here. Thanks everyone, got it!