This past weekend was the first day of strawberry picking season. C, G, and I had a plan. We were going to get there right at the start so that we didn't miss a single berry. We set the alarm, woke up at 6:30, and were off to grab another anxious friend of C's to head to Weaver's Orchard for their 7 … [Read more...]
Let’s Get This Canning Started!
May 28, 2013 by 36 Comments
Pick-Your-Own strawberry season is right around the corner! In this neck of the woods, it begins this coming weekend. For me that means it is time to take inventory of all of our canning supplies and make sure we are ready for the onslaught of fresh fruit we'll be bringing home regularly for the … [Read more...]
Canning Homemade Applesauce in 7 Easy Steps
October 4, 2012 by 7 Comments
Two years ago I started canning. I started slow…just strawberry jam, a relatively easy project for a novice like myself. This year, I made it my goal to learn more about the process of canning and really get into it, experimenting with more. I definitely made progress, although there is always … [Read more...]