Jam Pantry

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The Jam Pantry, Greenslopes
Nims, who used to own Comfort of My Table in Milton, recently opened a new cafe known as 'The Jam Pantry' in Greenslopes. Well, I have been following her through Instagram and the moment I knew she will be opening Jam Pantry, I tried to make time to visit her cafe. At least twice now!

On my first visit, I just returned from my rural placement for a couple of days off, and I took the opportunity to visit Jam Pantry. Parking can be difficult and it is only street parking that is available.

As soon as I walked into the cafe, I knew that I will have good home-cooked, comfort meals. Straying from their usual menu, I opted to browse through their 'flip chalk board' and chose 'The Fritters'.

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Fritters with beetroot jam, bacon and asparagus
The fritters of that week was zucchini fritters with asparagus, bacon, poached eggs and beetroot jam. I was dumbfounded when I saw this meal coming to my table! It was rustically presented and the serving was generous. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of that meal and was very satisfied. Deliciousness! Kudos to the beetroot jam/relish!

Next time around, I brought the Mr to Jam Pantry. I tried my best to try other meals but since I enjoyed the fritters so much last time, I ordered it again. But this time, it was different. Hmm... It was okay this time around, and I do not have any recollection of the specific type of fritters (think it was sweet potato), with poached eggs, roasted tomatoes, spinach and  ?hummus. 

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The Mr opted for 'The Whole Pantry', which consisted of fried eggs, sauerkraut, pork crackling and slow cooked pork shoulder. Gosh, the Mr had all the cracklings to himself while I tried nibbles of the remnants he gave me. I think this meal was all right.  He seemed to enjoy the fritters more than the Whole Pantry.

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The Whole Pantry
As for our drinks, the Mr ordered the chai tea technically for me (because he knew I like chai), while I ordered a cuppa flat white. Both drinks were good, and the chai tea was sufficient for two people as well.

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Chai tea with honey
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Flat white
  
In my opinion, the Jam Pantry serves honest food that involves Nims' creations of relishes/jams with the current seasonal produce. There are certainly plenty of options to choose from whether you have a sweet tooth or savoury. I do enjoy the changing menu but will miss some of the favourites. It will certainly be a busy weekend spot and hopefully I will find seats next time!



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