They assure me that Spring has arrived. The nectarine tree is in full blossom, and there are signs of new energy in the vegetable garden. But I’m not so sure, it still feels quite wintery to me. The fires are going, a big pot of barley soup bubbles on the stove, made just for Noah.
This jam filled oat slice is a sweet winter warmer and made in memory of Selma. It was going to be a loaf of bread, in line with the many sourdough tributes baked in loving memory of Selma, but then I noticed this easy jammy slice, posted last May on her blog. If you didn’t make it back then, I can recommend this slice for ease of preparation, taste, and for the excellent and very clear instructions.
https://selmastable.wordpress.com/2015/05/15/sour-cherry-coconut-and-oat-slice/
My adaptations included substituting blackberry jam for the sour cherry jam, and desiccated coconut for shredded. You could use any jam that needs using up. I can’t wait for the littlies to walk in the door and see how they go.
Selma’s Table. In Loving Memory.
ALMOST ITALIAN 
How lovely of you.
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Selma’s blog is a beautiful resource – so many lovely things she left us all.
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A lovely tribute and a delicous looking slice.
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Dear Mrs Cheery, it is a great slice, and cold be adapted for the Yak.
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Lovely tribute post, lovely recipe. 🙂
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A tribute to a remarkable cook.
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Lovely shots….we’re just heading into Autumn as you head into spring…lit the wood burner for the first time last night:)
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The first time you light the wood burner for the season is special. Then the novelty wears off pretty quickly!
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Selma’s recipes were always very clear, and from the couple I made, turned out well. It’s very interesting that she could have made her presence so palpable from halfway around the world, and us never having met. She was a special person. I know how you feel about spring. It is only 6C here this morning and that is pretty cool for Alice Springs in September. But the flowers and plants tell the story and they are on the move! Welcome home, enjoy the littlies. x
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There are so many good recipes on her blog to explore. It is remarkable that, although people never actually met, they are quite palpable, in life and in death also. Perhaps one day we may be forced to redefine reality.
Selma’s slice was so good, I even had three pieces and I never usually eat sweet things. The oats make it more digestible.
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We still have one foot in winter. It’s only spring so long as you are in the sun.
What a lovely thought and recipe. I imagine by now there’s no leftovers.
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They were popular. Spring is only as good as a sunny day, it’s true.
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What a beautiful tribute and this looks like a beautiful recipe – I do love sour cherries. I did think we were having a slow start to Spring however apparently, this weekend it will be 26 and 27C – I can’t wait xx
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wow, that’s hot! we will be lucky to get to 20c. Yes, the slice is very good with any jam.
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Lovely recipe and thoughts Francesca. I do wonder if Selma’s family know how many people she reached and influenced through her blog – I hope they do…
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I am sure they would know how special her blog was/is.
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Perfect for kids coming home from school…healthy too. I love chewy as well…ok, i’m keeping this one:)
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This one is so easy and oaty: a good one to have in the file.
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It sounds like a lovely recipe. A wonderful tribute .. thank you for sharing.
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Bless xxxx
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Selma would have been so happy to see these. Thank you so much for sharing a tribute to Selma. Much appreciated.
x Jhuls
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