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12 Days of Edible Gifts: Kumquat Earl Grey Marmalade

While giving any edible gift shows thoughtfulness, care, and the foresight to plan ahead, those that are destined for the breakfast table are my favorite type to give.

While giving any edible gift shows thoughtfulness, care, and the foresight to plan ahead, those that are destined for the breakfast table are my favorite type to give. While they may not be as flashy or festive as most, I'm particularly fond of giving comforting and practical gifts like jams, jellies, and marmalades as a hostess gift, as the next day's breakfast is likely the last thing your host is considering in the rush to prepare for a soiree.

Less bitter than classic orange marmalade (and thus more of a universal crowd-pleaser), this tangy and slightly floral kumquat and Earl Grey marmalade would make for an exceptional gift when paired with a loaf of artisanal (or even better) homemade bread.

Keep reading for the recipe.

taste test

Taste Test: Jamie Oliver's Jme Pantry Collection

Even before his Emmy Award-winning show, Food Revolution, took America by storm, I was a fan of Jamie Oliver and his approachable recipes.

Even before his Emmy Award-winning show, Food Revolution, took America by storm, I was a fan of Jamie Oliver and his approachable recipes. So when I discovered he'd released a new line of pantry essentials, Jme, at Williams-Sonoma, I knew I had to find a way to get my hands on them.

With the new collection, the British chef aims to highlight the authentic food traditions of small-scale artisan producers. But are the pricey products actually any good? To find out, we tested the jams, jellies, preserves, and biscuits; see what we thought when you keep reading.

Trend Alert

Trend Alert: Jammin' Jellies

Some of you might flinch at the thought of wearing jellies again but hear me out.

Some of you might flinch at the thought of wearing jellies again but hear me out. Jammin' jellies have been revisited, revised, and reconstructed to satisfy your Summer whimsy. New styles exhibit comfy cuts, hence no more blisters, and a rainbow of colors. I'm undeniably infatuated with this Pink Givenchy Lace Up Jelly ($170). The cutouts are not only sleek, they'll also make beach frolicking a breeze. Costa Rica, here I come!


Love It or Hate It

Melissa Vinyl Wedges: Love It or Hate It?

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for saving the environment but these Melissa Vinyl Wedges ($70), are not the answer to the problem.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for saving the environment but these Melissa Vinyl Wedges ($70), are not the answer to the problem. These eco-friendly shoes claim to be surprisingly comfortable but does that make up for them looking so funky?

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Love It or Hate It

Jellie Gladiators: Love It or Hate It?

Lately, I've been living in gladiators.

Lately, I've been living in gladiators. Like a leather jacket, they add the perfect edgy touch to a girlie ensemble. I was thrilled when I found these Jellie Gladiators ($20) that come in cobalt, hot pink, bronze, silver, black, and white. If it weren't for the gladiator part of the equation, I wouldn't like it, but the jellie part makes it all the more unique. I got the cobalt, will you?

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Look of the Day

Look of the Day: Jelly Girl

When RunawayGallery was a little girl, her mom wouldn't buy her Jelly flats.

When RunawayGallery was a little girl, her mom wouldn't buy her Jelly flats. Oh no! Fast forward to today when she took matters into her own hands and got them for herself. She looks great in her vintage skirt (worn as a dress) and her new shoes. And way to throw things off with a lime green belt!

Here's what she has on:

  • Skirt: Vintage
  • Shoes: Target
  • Belt: Unknown

Congrats to RunawayGallery!

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Poll

Would You Wear Plastic Shoes?

Rihanna does with her Yves Saint Laurent jelly wrap-up sandals ($195) but I find they deliver some nasty blisters!

Rihanna does with her Yves Saint Laurent jelly wrap-up sandals ($195) but I find they deliver some nasty blisters!

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Love It or Hate It

J.Crew Jelly Ballet Flats: Love It or Hate It?

These J.Crew Jelly Ballet Flats ($45) take me back to the time when jellies were hot — literally.

These J.Crew Jelly Ballet Flats ($45) take me back to the time when jellies were hot — literally. J.Crew is trying to bring them back as a foul-weather jelly alternative. Would you wear them in rain, or not at all?

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