Jam Session

Last month, when Seville oranges were in season, I made some marmalade to Robert's mum's recipe. It turned out very nicely and I handed it out to various neighbours, including my friend James. He called me to say thanks but also mentioned that his wife Sally was a bit put out because although she doesn't cook much she had that day made a batch of marmalade, to her own mother's recipe. Anyway, when I went into the office yesterday, there was a jar of Sally's marmalade sitting on my desk. She's a designer, and her jar was way more sophisticated-looking than mine, with it's black paper lid rather than Dulwich DIY sellophane cover. Anyway I tasted it this morning and was surprised at how different, and maybe better, it tasted than mine - it was delicious - dark, bitter and sort of dirty. I'll have to ask her for the recipe. Now James has left a message on my answer phone saying he wants all of us locals to have a big 'jam off' in the summer and has already got Roz from the Review bookshop on board and would I call back to discuss the plan and the rules.....and the venue for the judging! I don't know whether to cry or cheer but I'm thinking maybe strawberry with blackcurrants and a hint of star anise, as my wine-expert pal Mel would say, 'for the back palate'.
Who's up for the challenge then?