Slow Jams

07/13/2016

Come to The Cooking School at Cavallo Point this Saturday to learn tips and tricks behind preserving and baking with sweet cherries and juicy peaches this summer! http://www.eventbrite.com/e/preserving-summer-stone-fruit-with-master-preserver-shakirah-simley-tickets-25417071144

Preserving Summer Stone Fruit with Master Preserver Shakirah Simley July 16 1pm - 4pm Welcome Summer with Master Preserver, Sharkirah Simley. In this hands-on class you will learn Shakirah's secrets for a beautiful seasonal pantry starting with these recipes: - Cherry Apricot Preserve - Stonefr...

07/06/2015

Want to can ripe tomatoes, eat fresh pasta and sip Italian wine? Of course you do! Here's your chance with my Summer Tomato Can Jam + Pasta Supper THIS Saturday 18 Reasons! Join the pomodoro party and make Crushed Summer Tomatoes and a Spicy Tomato Salsa. Gather for a meal of fresh Cavatelli pasta and Arrabiata sauce & Italian vino (yum). Tickets are available here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1856644

Learn to (safely!) can fresh tomatoes and enjoy a summer pasta dinner!

02/24/2015

Swimming in citrus? Want to add some brightness to your breakfast? It's time to make marmalade! Join me this Sunday afternoon (3/1) in Oakland for a Meyer lemon marmalade extravaganza!

DIY Citrus Marmalade: Seasonal Preserving with Shakirah Simley

10/21/2014

My last class of 2014! Get your jump start on your gift-giving and come join me for holiday preserving at 18 Reasons. My classes sell out really fast, so sign up soon!

When: Sunday, November 30, 2014 4:00pm to 8:00pmWhere: 3674 18th St.San Francisco, CA 94110United StatesPrice: $75.00Member Price: $65.0013 slots available Quantity A 4-hour hands-on canning class. Food and wine will be served. Get ready for the season and add to your larder, impress your folks and…

01/28/2014

Come preserve the first of spring with me! We'll tackle local flower jelly, spring allium pickles, a rhubarb shrub and other seasonal delights. My classes usually fill up in advance, so sign up!

Learn to preserve with Shakirah Simley, founder of Slow Jams and Bi-Rite Market's Canner-In-Residence.

08/06/2013

Come jam with me! I have a few spots left in my blackberry class at 18 Reasons Includes hands-on preserving and a killer berry-inspired menu.

unique and enticing applications for this underused summer fruit

12/05/2012

Check me out on TheGrio discussing artisanal food, justice and commerce!

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09/01/2012

Getting ready for my preserving class this Sunday!

08/07/2012

Garden glut? In a preserving pickle? You need to take my awesome canning workshop series at 18Reasons!

Preserving Summer and Falling into Fall

07/23/2012

Lots of folks have asked me about Slow Jams. Here's my answer: ow.ly/croo4

Three years ago this month, I ventured into the crazy world of food start-ups in San Francisco. My goal? To claim world domination through delicious, jewel-colored jars filled with fresh fruit, sugar, lemon and a whole lotta love. With a hint towards my production methods and a not-so-subtle nod to ...

04/13/2011

Hi everyone! Thanks for the love! The Cooking Channel episode was a rerun, I'm actually currently in Italy for a year on a Fulbright fellowship, studying Slow Food. Slow Jams operations will resume when I return in 2012.

09/10/2010

You can now find Slow Jams products at BiRite Market in San Francisco! Pick up a jar of Brown Suga Pear Butter, Vanilla Peach Conserve or Spiced Pluot :)