Meet Phallin Chhim from Jammed With Love - a talented pastry chef and passionate maker of small-batch, spray-free jams that celebrate Australia’s vibrant native fruits. Based in Salisbury, Brisbane, Phallin lovingly handcrafts each jar using traditional family recipes, fresh seasonal produce, and absolutely no artificial flavours or colours – just real ingredients and a whole lot of heart.
We caught up with Phallin to learn more about how her sweet little business began, her love of native fruits like Davidson Plum and Rosella, and why she believes food made with love is the best kind there is.
How did Jammed With Love get started?
All of my products are crafted using family recipes, fresh seasonal fruit, and cane sugar – made with at least 99% Australian ingredients. I’ve always loved preserving traditional flavours, and wanted to create something that not only tastes good but also supports local growers and uses real, honest ingredients.
Where do you source your fruit and how is it made?
Some of my fruit comes from friends with small farms or orchards who can’t always sell all their fresh produce. It’s a beautiful way to reduce waste and use fruit that might otherwise go uneaten. Every batch is made by hand with care, just like my family taught me.
What do you love most about your work?
As a pastry chef, I’ve always had a deep appreciation for flavour – and I absolutely love working with Australian native fruits, especially the rich, tart Davidson Plum. It’s so unique and full of character, just like the Rosella jam I make. It brings me joy to share these flavours with others.
How important is sustainability to you?
Very important. Choosing spray-free and organic ingredients is better for our health, safer for our families, and kinder to the environment. I want my products to reflect those values.
What’s a fun fact about you?
I’m a proud mum of two boys, and I love creating food with love using recipes passed down through generations.
And if you were a fruit or veggie what would you be and why?
I’d be a fruit - full of vitamins, minerals, and fibre.
Anything else you’d like to share?
We are what we eat - so let’s eat well, live healthy, and be happy. 💛
Want to try some of Phallin’s delicious hand-made jam for yourself? Check ‘em out here.
