Chicago - September 14, 2009

That's the Jam

Rare Bird Preserves

Little ditty ’bout Liz Madden’s jam,
An American girl growin’ up in the heartland.
Lizzy ain’t nooooo cooking fool.
Got herself degree’d at The French Pastry School.

Suckin’ on cookie dough and buttercream not her thing.
Rather make jellies with fresh, fruity zing.
Her company’s called Rare Bird Preserves.
She makes her own pectin; lady’s got nerve.

Oh yeah, that’s the jam —
Made in copper pots, a real grand slam.
Oh yeah, that’s the jam —
Tastes so good, you’ll think it’s a scam.

Handpicked fruit, preserved in its prime,
Seasonal flavors like cherry lime.
Strawberry rhubarb and lavender peach,
Chocolate spreads, too! We’ll take one of each.

Oh yeah, that’s the jam —
Fall flavors come soon, apple caramel, damn.
Oh yeah, that’s the jam —
Plum apple hibiscus, fig Earl Grey, wham.

Available at The Goddess and Grocer, 1646 North Damen Avenue, at Wabansia Avenue (773-342-3200); 25 East Delaware Place, at Wabash Avenue (312-896-2600); and Chicago Downtown Farmstand, 66 East Randolph Street, at Michigan Avenue (312-744-2400 or chicagofarmstand.com). For more information, go to rarebirdpreserves.com.

  Artisanal, Farm Fresh, Handcrafted, Locavore