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“I’m not going to start a blog until I have a name I love.” That's what I kept telling myself way back in October of 2008. I spent about a month going back and forth on this name or that. Late one night in November “Honey & Jam” popped into my head. I was drinking tea - with honey and eating toast - with jam. It just worked. In some weird way, it fit me.
I’m Hannah, baker and photographer. I'm 20 and I live in Georgia, I was homeschooled and I love Jesus. I like simple things, fresh ingredients and flowers, tea with honey, good music, bluegrass and big band and trips to the farmers market and early mornings. I’m the happiest when I’m in the kitchen, creating something tasty, and when I’m behind my camera, taking pictures of everything I see.
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If you have any questions, I’d love to answer them! Send me an email at honeyandjam@ymail.com.
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I love it that you say you love Jesus, because I do, too, but I never think to do that on my blog :) You bless me!
Just found your blog from Simply Recipes...what beautiful food and photos! I'm a GA girl too, now in NC. Keep up your excellent work, Hannah and may God bless you richly for your service unto Him!
The bio looks great! I also found your blog through Simply Recipes and its great to see other great food blogs here in Georgia
Did you seriously just start your blog in October last year!? AMAZING, Hannah.
Loving your new domain and features - like this about page!
I too found your blog via simply recipes tweet. You are an inspiration at 19. Great blog. The photos are amazing! And I'll be trying those oatmeal cookies tonight!!
Hi! Your blog just made my day. I was looking for a recipe for pumpkin cupcakes and I sifted through to find yours with the beautiful pictures. It must have been fate as I'm from GA as well! Keep up the good work!
I absolutely love your site. It's very inspiring. I found your page on stumbleupon and now it's bookmarked and I've shared it with numerous friends today!
Sarah and Sarah: Thanks so much, I'm glad you like it! : )
I just came across your blog when searching for a pumpkin cupcake recipe, and ended up falling in love with your photographs, your love of cooking, and your joie de vivre! I can't wait to read more!
thanks jen! : )
The recipes are very appealing and the photography is amazing. Thanks for sharing that you love Jesus as well.
I just stumbled across your blog - your photography and writing are lovely. Keep up the good work... you have a new reader in Switzerland. :)
Love your blog!! What kind of camera do you use?
I know I don't have to say this, because I know you must hear it a lot, but you're incredibly talented. Simply gorgeous little blog you have here! I love it. It's the first one I've subscribed to on my google homepage. Which says a lot because not only am I food blogger, but I read a lot of other food blogs out there. You've got something really special here. I had to share with you, because in my opinion, there simply is no such thing as too much praise and you truly deserve it!
Lovely!!
alice - i use a canon digital rebel xsi. i love it!
thank you mallory!
Congratulation for the beautiful blog! You are really good at photography. Where do you learn taking great photos? Another question, why don't you like cilantro? it is a wonderful thing! Have you tried it in Thai foods?
I'd love to cook for you someday and see if I can change your mind.
hi nat! thank you! i taught myself photography. : )
i just don't have a taste for cilantro, i feel like it overwhelms everything else in a dish. maybe i'll like it one day!
I can't believe you're 19.
Your photos are absolutely beautiful.
I love your blog, your love for Jesus, as well as your photographs - So very talented!
I'll put you on my blog roll-
Beautiful site, I stumbled upon you on twitter. Your photography is so pure and clean...love it! Nadia
I just found your blog through Bella Eats, and am already completely taken by your stunning photographs and delicious recipes. I am definitely a new fan!
How cute is your blog! I love love love it!
~ Hillary @ Nutrition Nut on the Run
Well thanks to the lovely gal above me, I found you! Your blog is amazing! I can't believe I've never found it before- total foodie porn.
Food +Amazing Photographs is one recipe for a great blog! And a love for Jesus! Amennnnnn to that.
:)
What a great blog and what an amazing girl!
I wasted no time adding you to my blogroll.
God Bless. :-)
you inspire especially since you say that you love Jesus out loud. thank you. i came upon your blog through Kitchen simplicity & i think you are talented. keep it going.. God Bless!!!!
hannah- I am LOVING your blog. Such gorgeous photos! Off to add you to my rss now!
Your site is scrumptious!
Umm, Hannah, I love you.
I feel a kinship with you. I was home schooled too, and now am home schooling my 3 babies.
I too, love Jesus.
I can't believe you are 19!!!!! You are an amazingly talented lady. How wonderful for you to have found these passions already and to be doing so much with them. I am so excited to be along for the ride.
I just visited your other blog and I am in love with that one too.
Really, you inspire me every time I visit your blog--your baking, your words, your photos--all of it.
Keep doing what your doing and tell your Mamma she did one fine job of schoolin you!
Cheers,
Greta E.
Your blog is just lovely. I too am nineteen, homeschooled, a blog addict, and love Jesus with all my heart. :) So nice to share that in common with another blogger & artist. I have just begun to love baking once again, after many years of a love/hate relationship with it. Your photos are simply inspiring. Definitely making your site a favorite.
Hi Hannah, I just came across to your blog and LOVE it! and also impress with your photography...wow, you're young and VERY talented!! Since someone already asked what kind of camera you're using, I want to ask you what type of lenses that you're using. I dont have a blog, but you inspire to create one!(soon...cross my fingers) However, I do have a website thingy that you can check out. :)
You're only 19? That's really impressive. =] I love your blog, and your photography is absolutely gorgeous.
HAnnah,i love ur blog,i love ur name and evrything about u and yeah the most beautiful fact that you love Jesus.....I love him too....
Have to go thru every post here-right here am at ur pop tarts dear-ur pics amazing dear....
Go Hannah! Love your photos and the recipes. You stay on your path and keep loving the Lord and sharing the beauty of His blessings around you!
I'm 16 and love baking and just started a blog. Your blog is inspirational!
You are a very talented photographer, and from what it looks like, also a very talented baker! Keep it up, as either could be an excellent career for you in the future. If not a career, then certainly a lifelong passion. Just stumbled across your blog, it is lovely. THanks for sharing.
-Kim
www.affairsofliving.com
we love Jesus too. we recently started blogging as a married couple and we thoroughly enjoy your blog. God bless.
Hello from a fellow foodie/blogger, Hannah. I can only echo all the good comments above... beautiful, inspiring... such talent and grace.
I'm curious about the photo for your header. I'm assuming you took it. What I'd really like to know about is that tea cup -- it is so unique and... I don't know, rustic. It looks like the work of a skilled pottery maker. Can you share info about it?
Keep up your excellent work. I was thrilled to find the German Apple Cake recipe -- looks and sounds like the cake my husband's late German mom used to make for him. I would love to be able to replicate it for him.
Hi Lynn! That cup is from shopterrain.com and it's called a "Wabi Sabi" mug. I love it!
I found your blog through my cousin's site and am now hooked. I love your pictures, and of course the food. How fun that you were homeschooled--my husband and I were both homeschooled (we met in the second grade at a Book It! pizza party) and very much enjoyed the experience.
Hi Hannah, Thanks for the info about the "Wabi Sabi" mug. I just checked out shopterrain.com and... WOW.... I know this is going to be one of my favorite places to shop for special items. Thanks so much!
Dear Hannah,
I came across your blog from a fellow flickrite who made me their contact. In her caption below her picture she sites you as her images viewed for the tasra365 project. Please excuse the fact I'm not computer savvy and don't know how to hyperlink. I don't have a MAC. Here's the flickr site who introduced you http://www.flickr.com/photos/priti_j/4388227247/.
Now, I would like to tell you that I am simply impressed with your knowledge of photography and command of writing style. I could contribute it to homeschooling but I've met incredible young adults like yourself who learned in public schools. Ultimately, it comes down to desire, will, ambition and passion. You have these great attributes.
Very soon, you will be discovered by magazines if you haven't already. Take your talent along with your love for Jesus and enjoy your future.
You are a the breath of fresh air needed today.
Good luck in your endeavors.
BTW, I am number 315 to follow you.
hannah! i love jesus and food and photography and your blog. just became a follower. and posted one of your pictures on my blog [with credit to you!]
you are so talented. cheers!
Hannah, you are so amazingly talented! You have a wonderful eye for putting together yummy beautiful photos and the recipes sound delicious. Can't wait to try them. Keep doing what you do girl!
You blog is simply beautiful! You have amazing talent. You are gonna go places, girl.
What a refreshing blog. I am so happy that I found you and that we have something in common :) I love Jesus, too. I also love that he made honey and jam for us AND that He made you. God Bless you.
Dawn
dawn flower (facebook...my picture is of 'birds of paradise' flowers.
Adore your blog - I'm a beekeeper, so I love that you love honey! We're at www.glaciercountyhoney.com, and we blog, too. Nice to meet a kind soul on the internets.
Best,
Courtney Fullerton
Hi Hannah.. all your photos are soo cool... i like it very much..
may i know what camera you are using?
Sweet blog. ;-) Its funny, I've been telling myself I want to start one when I have the right name too. Been saying that for almost a yr now. I should get on it huh? Thanks and God Bless. Homeschooling rocks.
Um, hi - have we met? We're soulmates. I love Jesus, baking, ranunculus (as you can tell by my blog), photography, honey AND jam. I'm telling you, it's meant to be.
Hi! i'm hannah too (: and i love Jesus just like you! i think you have a great life and an awesome blog. keep it up!
I am a teacher in the UK. I came across your blog via Twitter and people you are following / being followed by. You are so incredibly talented and have a lovely view of things...your pictures are simply lovely.
All the best,
Angie
Hannah,
Your blog is my favorite one to read. I love your simple, nature-first photography and your posts about all of the wonderful things in your life. Thank you for providing great reading! I have one question for you: do you use a photo editing program? If so, which one would you recommend? How do you get the words in your blog title on the egg picture? Thanks for the advice, and I'm looking forward to reading all your future posts!
Danger Kitten Bakes
Hi Hanna!
I find your blog and your pictures really really great!
I'm 20, so we're almost in the same age:)
I looooove Jesus too! :) Thanks that you've said about it here, that you say it loudly.
He's worthy of praising everywhere - in the net too :D
GBU! <><
Hannah, I just want to say that I think it is so awesome you are so passionate about jesus, baking, photography, and life in general. I have recently started my own food blog, afarmerscookingjourney.blogspot.com, and I love finding new blogs like yours! You are such an amazing photographer, and I love reading your blog! I am just starting to get into photography, but you take it to a hwole new level!
Hi Hannah! Your blog is awesome. You are incredibly talented. I'm also from Georgia (Atlanta), but live in NYC now. Say hi to GA for me!
Hello Hannah!
I think we may have been meant to meet somehow...
(I love bluegrass and country, love baking, love photographing and making things, love Jesus pretty much everything on your list, I am down with....)
I am just getting excited about your earl grey cupcakes and about to go and get some cupcake papers so I can make them for my home group tonight! Thanks for sharing your recipes and joyful things in life!
Lots of love from Dunedin, New Zealand
xx Helen
Hello there! I happened to stumble across your blog and I absolutely love your photos! Everything looks so beautiful. You have a great perspective on things. Please keep posting!
What kind of camera do you use?
Keep up the good work, Hannah! I wish more young women would discover the pleasures of cooking.
Hannah,
My name is Colette! I am so inspired by your blog. I saw that you use a Canon Rebel XSi--would you mind telling me what lens you use? I have been baking and loving Jesus for many years, but photography would be a new venture! Keep inspiring us!
Colette
i came across your blog and i love it..i hope someday to make one of my own...your pictures are so beautiful...i keep coming back here...i love it..thanks for starting this:)
beth..from cape cod
Hey,
Just found your awesome blog and I LOVE it! I'm also homeschooled and love Jesus!
Keep up the good work!
Eleanor
Hello Hannah,
I've so enjoyed checking out your website! I do love the name - honey and jam - it is very fitting and your pictures are grand. I too love Jesus and was blessed by this sweet declaration in your 'about me' section. I just started my own food blog. It has been a fun adventure and I look forward to seeing more of what the Lord has in store with it. I do love to cook and be creative. Bless you! Lindsay
Hello Hannah,
I'm from Brazil and also a passionate nature, gastronomy and photography ... I am blogger in Sao Paulo.
Your blog is inspiring and wonderful love everything about him.
Congratulations and visit me when you have time http://cozinhadalena.blogspot.com/
Hey Hannah,
Just found yr blog and it is god sent...love yr pictures and food..
http://debugcooking.blogspot.com/
Hi Hannah, wow! I love your about me section! I love Jesus too and I'm so encouraged by how you put it out there. I've loved following your blog and now I feel even more connected to it. :)
Robyn
Just found your blog...and I LOVE it! Your photography is wonderful. And, I really appreciate all the awesome recipes you are posting. Keep up the good work!
PS
I actually don't remember how I ended up here. Blog hopping. But, I was home schooled too. Now I'm raising a family and home schooling my own children. Blessings~
Happy Sunday and Hello from the Nation's Capitol!!
I know you have heard this before, but I just had to post a comment to let you know that I stumbled on your blog...looking for a peach jam recipe. Let me tell you that I am in awe!! Your blog site...recipes...pictures and moments captured are amazing. I am now a fan and hooked. I also love to bake and can't to try your recipes! Being that I am from Georgia, I too have a love for wholesome cooking, baking, and food for the soul.
Keep up the work and amazing photography!
Peace and many blessings,
-Don
P.S. You must share with me how your Depth of Field -DoF technique....It is very distinct in all your photos. I am a novice photographer too! :-)
Your pictures are amazing and I love that you share your love of Christ with your readers. Your recipes make me instantly hungry.
Hi Hannah!
What a great blog! I found it via Tulips and Flight Suits. I'm learning how to cook and bake and enjoy it-and I'm sure I will find inspiration here.
I just "happened" upon your blog - from a twitter trail....It is lovely. How blessed you are to have found your passion at such a young age. I think your recipes look amazing - I am all about a good scone and Southern summers without the unbearable humidity. Keep up the good work!
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