tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post4844294684855390577..comments2024-01-14T01:02:51.354-07:00Comments on 320 * Sycamore: canning schmanningMelissahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11998834833645862095noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-49493634287763633032010-09-17T21:38:00.836-06:002010-09-17T21:38:00.836-06:00I have been canning since my oldest was just a wee...I have been canning since my oldest was just a wee one, and canned with my mom when I was a kid, too. So I guess it's in my blood. :D<br /><br />This year I have canned 39 quarts of tomato juice, 27 quarts of diced tomatoes, 19 quarts of marinara sauce, 15 half pints of plum jelly, 12 pints of plum sauce, 9 quarts of ketchup, 5 quarts of BBQ sauce, and so much more that I can't even think of right now. And my freezer is getting very full!! YAY for the hard work - my family will be rewarded during those cold winter months with the canned foods that I put up with love.The Domestic Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04030545789846014448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-18070101825579936412010-09-17T07:11:37.410-06:002010-09-17T07:11:37.410-06:00My first year canning too and I did peaches, pears...My first year canning too and I did peaches, pears, and right now I'm doing applesauce. I love to look at the jars on my pantry shelves and my kids are more excited to eat it knowing I canned it!Aaron & Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06278280401631976774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-73964653307201871612010-09-16T10:00:10.245-06:002010-09-16T10:00:10.245-06:00We canned during the summer. 50 pints of green bea...We canned during the summer. 50 pints of green beans from our garden and two jars of tomatoes.Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine Statehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11971002056217466891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-60959437751808508472010-09-15T06:29:44.475-06:002010-09-15T06:29:44.475-06:00What a wonderful experience for your little boys. ...What a wonderful experience for your little boys. There is just something so comforting about home canning.corners of my lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014579908062866837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-66724315961827997652010-09-15T05:50:06.325-06:002010-09-15T05:50:06.325-06:00I have been such a slacker this year. We've c...I have been such a slacker this year. We've canned nothing which is highly unusual for me. I'm blaming it on a surprise pregnancy, ok?<br /><br />I am planning on doing applesauce. I love making homemade applesauce. Last year I froze it and I didn't peel the apples. I regret that because the kids don't care for pink applesauce! lol. This year, I'll be canning. New baby in March so I need to have some ready for when we try solid foods. <br /><br />I did freeze some green beans and made freezer jam from strawberries and blackberries. Also froze some of both for cobblers, muffins and shortcakes this winter!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897220929735843618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-27915013496271955732010-09-14T15:38:59.748-06:002010-09-14T15:38:59.748-06:00Ooh yummy, I have fond memories of both canned pea...Ooh yummy, I have fond memories of both canned peaches and applesauce from my youth... of course I haven't been brave enough to attempt it with MY kiddos though. Maybe you've inspired me. Maybe. ;)Anna @ Take the Side Streethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05489279182850771422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-91745037676282268462010-09-14T14:48:43.785-06:002010-09-14T14:48:43.785-06:00I love looking at hard work in a jar. I can as muc...I love looking at hard work in a jar. I can as much as I can, beans, corn, peaches, pears, BBQ sauce, ketchup, salsa, taco sauce, chili sauce, spaghetti sauce, jams af all kinds, pear and peach butter, and when the apples come in I must do at least 5 bushels this year to keep us in stock for the season. I'm thinking apple butter and apple jelly too. I also did fruit leathers this year. I love not having to run out the the grocery store and the fact that much of it comes from my very own back yard! I always get excited when I see other people canning, I just love doing it even if I am exausted the entire month of August!Bekkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00474646910738265256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-81449583717331524352010-09-14T14:22:03.550-06:002010-09-14T14:22:03.550-06:00This reminds me of living in N. Michigan with my m...This reminds me of living in N. Michigan with my mom. She just called to tell me she canned..... peaches, plums, strawberry preserves, cranberry chutney,grean beans, peach salsa, and some others I forgot! You will be enjoying this treat all fall.Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02709486195679665818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-82832651265186120022010-09-14T12:57:23.833-06:002010-09-14T12:57:23.833-06:00Yum! Apple guts, my favorite!
LOVE the boys' ...Yum! Apple guts, my favorite!<br />LOVE the boys' faces.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14912466557223829314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-88027173579210389872010-09-14T11:57:54.761-06:002010-09-14T11:57:54.761-06:00You are the All-American Woman! Just look at thos...You are the All-American Woman! Just look at those glorious jars of goodness. <br /><br />I've never canned anything, I'm ashamed to say. One of these days I need to learn how to do it!Richella Parhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04353214472648623583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-42572344814951761412010-09-14T09:44:21.709-06:002010-09-14T09:44:21.709-06:00That applesauce looks soooo yummy! And your helper...That applesauce looks soooo yummy! And your helpers are adorable!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14838976505120028051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-47933990416440356952010-09-14T09:25:07.338-06:002010-09-14T09:25:07.338-06:00Good for you! I wish I had the motivation.
Love ...Good for you! I wish I had the motivation.<br /><br />Love your blog!<br /><br />AngelaClandestine Roadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13940122890388505695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-18134065528177205822010-09-14T09:13:57.604-06:002010-09-14T09:13:57.604-06:00This was my first year canning too (just posted ab...This was my first year canning too (just posted about this yesterday). I did hot peppers so far and next I'm doing tomatoes. I froze shredded zucchini and everything else we just ate fresh. I might have to check out the farmer's market for peaches and apples though and if I can get a good deal, I might try canning those too. <br /><br />It's fun and very satisfying knowing you provided something like this for you family, isn't it?Charlene Julianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18158666031249993821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-73766455252026748562010-09-14T09:12:12.202-06:002010-09-14T09:12:12.202-06:00Connie~that is amazing! I was going to say, I bet ...Connie~that is amazing! I was going to say, I bet you want to sit in your pantry all day and just look at it :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11998834833645862095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-74866962269899635042010-09-14T09:09:59.857-06:002010-09-14T09:09:59.857-06:00I have been on a canning kick this year. Yes it i...I have been on a canning kick this year. Yes it is a lot of work but it is so rewarding lining up all of those jars of yumminess in the shelf, very satifying.<br />So far my daughters and I have canned 58 quarts of applesauce, 35 quarts of peaches, 42 quarts of pears, 26 pints of tomatoes, 56 pints of green beans and 113 half pints of tuna. It looks SO very nice in the food storage room.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13296065245419448659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-1812425203105841142010-09-14T09:07:09.600-06:002010-09-14T09:07:09.600-06:00YUMMY! I grew up with my mom canning everything, a...YUMMY! I grew up with my mom canning everything, and I just can't make myself buy applesauce. I try to make it every fall. I also make freezer jam in the summer (another thing I won't buy). Last fall my husband canned whole tomatos with onions and some with peppers - perfect to start a homemade marinara sauce that tastes wonderfully fresh! One day I will can peaches and pears like Mom still does.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08833731913192813213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-66553537636661739132010-09-14T07:58:46.085-06:002010-09-14T07:58:46.085-06:00That applesauce looks delish! I've always want...That applesauce looks delish! I've always wanted to can and have yet to do it. Maybe next year.All Things Cherishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06169947770520420693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-41037088036616570792010-09-14T06:58:25.061-06:002010-09-14T06:58:25.061-06:00Oh that is so great! The only thing in my jars are...Oh that is so great! The only thing in my jars are flowers but I've always wanted to try to make something like jam. And my mom has that colander!! The aluminum one with the stars. Its a classic.Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02601157532080826275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-65394083359694267742010-09-14T06:14:50.612-06:002010-09-14T06:14:50.612-06:00Hurray for you guys! Your applesauce looks great. ...Hurray for you guys! Your applesauce looks great. :) I tried canning tomatoes last summer and almost killed myself when my apron caught on fire. It was fantastic, really.Amanda @ Serenity Nowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-9956021804047242552010-09-14T00:44:20.738-06:002010-09-14T00:44:20.738-06:00Good job!! Your little guy looks amazed!
I have w...Good job!! Your little guy looks amazed!<br /><br />I have watched friends can all sorts of things:) I "made" pear butter this year. I posted about how incredibly simple it was. I was daring enough to actually can it--I just froze in small quanities:) Baby steps for me.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15723750357398720115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-64558205451119593822010-09-13T23:58:52.873-06:002010-09-13T23:58:52.873-06:00Hey girl!!! I am soo proud of you!!! Your goodie...Hey girl!!! I am soo proud of you!!! Your goodies look FAB!!! You are awesome!!!<br /><br />And...I still have applesause! I guess canning one million quarts in one year is MORE than enough! Hehehehe!!! <br /><br />Okay...maybe it wasn't really that many, but it felt like it!!!<br /><br />Keep it up crazy canning lady!!! :)<br /><br />XOXOXOLynettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16906276968058627830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-57423480859628704612010-09-13T22:27:27.396-06:002010-09-13T22:27:27.396-06:00Isn't that just like a snooty sister-in-law to...Isn't that just like a snooty sister-in-law to come in after the fact--after you have done all of that work and tell you what you did wrong--the nerve!;) I'm feeling bad about that--sorry! Your fruit looks so beautiful all jarred up and I hope you are keeping it on display on your counter for at least another week! What a home maker you are!! I am so proud! Michael has committed me to doing our peaches this week! Loves!Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03696269684180383491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4094626877865766804.post-64398206149808759842010-09-13T22:14:03.206-06:002010-09-13T22:14:03.206-06:00Yes! I am canning for the first time ever - we'...Yes! I am canning for the first time ever - we're getting ready to make our 3rd batch of salsa with everything coming from our garden. Made a batch of freezer jam and basil pesto as well. I'm not sure what else I'm adding to the list this year but it's been work, but really satisfying. I love that picture of your boys sitting on the counter helping - my boys love to "help" as well and it makes for some fun times in the kitchen as a family!Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16372988727575644425noreply@blogger.com