I figured it was time.
I've denied it long enough. I'm officially a "canner".
(actually, shouldn't it be called "jarring"?...just sayin')
12 jars of cinnamon sugar peaches....locally grown I might add.
24 jars of fresh pears (freshly "jarred" that is)
2 pints of pesto....made with basil that I grew in my own backyard weed garden!
9 quarts of homemade Vegetable Marinara Sauce made with amazing
tomatoes, peppers and basil from Caldwell's mini farm.
6 quarts of prepared frozen mangoes and peaches for use in smoothies or baking.
It wasn't as time consuming as I thought it would be, and was actually very satisfying work. I made excuses for a few months as to why I couldn't do it... I needed my Mom's equipment, I don't know what i'm doing, I don't have anywhere to store it, etc.....but once I invested in basic canning paraphenelia and watched weeks of amazinf produce go to waste, I had to try it out. I think i'm hooked.
6 quarts of prepared frozen mangoes and peaches for use in smoothies or baking.
It wasn't as time consuming as I thought it would be, and was actually very satisfying work. I made excuses for a few months as to why I couldn't do it... I needed my Mom's equipment, I don't know what i'm doing, I don't have anywhere to store it, etc.....but once I invested in basic canning paraphenelia and watched weeks of amazinf produce go to waste, I had to try it out. I think i'm hooked.
Now if only I could get my family to eat fruits and vegetables....
it might actually be worth it!
1 comment:
Mmmm. Caldwell's mini farm is so delicious. I'm jealous of the pears. We canned tons of tomatoes and some jalapenos, but no fruit. Maybe next year.
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