I still often think about what I'd be doing if I was still in the classroom teaching on "this day." There are definitely things I miss about teaching - but a lot of things that I do NOT miss. One of the blessings of being at home is I have time to discover new ambitions that I NEVER imagined myself doing. One of those is CANNING. I never thought I would be interested in canning anything. But, when good friends are involved and with a little prodding - I do like to try new things. This is my 3rd year of canning - and by far, my best year. I did peaches, tomatoes (from my own garden!), raspberry jam, and applesauce. Yesterday Rach and I did the applesauce together. Since the kids are on Fall break - they actually got in on the fun. It was sincerely a simple pleasure to see my boys being involved. There is a great satisfaction in seeing those jars all finished and ready to go into food storage downstairs.
This is the final batch - I've done this a couple times this year and I'm quite depressed about it. boo broken jars!
My stash for my family - Rach took home the same amount for her home!
4 comments:
You are a domestic goddess. I don't even know how to respond to a canning post other than to say that! :)
okay to help prevent the broken jars... never start with hot hot water. If you are reusing your water, take some out and then add COLD water. It lets the jar heat up slowly with the water.
FUN! I need to do that one day!
It was a lot of fun this year letting the kids help. Maybe we'll inspire them and they'll be even more amazing husbands :)
Thanks for the apples...
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