J is for Jam

We often tease the Faroese that their 'National Tree' is Rhubarb.  Since the beautiful mountains are basically treeless and rhubarb is plentiful and grows easily, it has earned that name. The rhubarb plant grows easily in the Faroes and most households used to have enough in their gardens to make enough jam to last a year.  

It is simple to make and delicious to the taste buds.  You weigh the rhubarb and put in an equal amount of white sugar and then simmer over low heat for several hours.  Viola - it's done.

Ragnar's parent's garden always overflowed with rhubarb and they froze it for jam.  They enjoyed providing lots of jam for summer camps at Zarepta each year. 

Sultitoy (rhubarb jam) is on the table in the Niclasen home each morning and evening, year around.  It is spread on bread for breakfast and a way to end their evening meal.  When we are in the Faroes together, our British granddaughters often remind me when I am setting the table - "Gloym ikki súltitoy" (don't forget the jam)! 

Just to give credit where it is due, I must add that there are actually several places where groups of trees have been planted and paths have been made among them for leisurely walks.