Canning Frenzy

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We are fortunate to live next door to Miss C. and Mr. J. who are canning machines. They can everything from pears to plum sauce. I have been jealous of their canning collection and therefore begged them for some tips. Not only did I get tips, but I got personal assistance! Because of their inspiration, I began my career of canning. Okay, maybe it won't be a career or even repeated at all. It all depends on how longs it lasts, how good it tastes and if I have the same motivation next year. I guess having no job for the first time in 10 or so years has led me to participate in more domestic activities. I'm even considering doing Cameron's laundry on a regular basis. Whoa....one thing at a time now.


So I thought I'd post pictures of my first canning accomplishments. (I did can some peaches a few years ago, but ruined them all by storing them in a room that got too warm. This kept me from ever wanting to try it again, or so I thought). I (or I should say "we" - thanks C and J!) did peaches, pears and salsa.


Peaches and Pears. I haven't tried them yet, but they look tasty.

Salsa time...

This picture is not staged at all. I was having a grand time pouring in the corn.



Mmmmm. Doesn't it look pretty?

The finished product.