With a sense of self relief AND exhaustion I have accomplished something I have always wanted to attempt. And with that I have TONS of plum jam and freshly canned peaches. I felt so accomplished when I finished and felt like my Mormon Pioneer Ancestors (and remember my Grandma doing it all the time too). With that being said, as far as the jam (which is delicious, if I may say so myself) I think that is a check off the list (not something I would probably do again). Biggest complaint...HEAT...tons of pots boiling water in the the dead heat of summer...YUCK! The peaches on the other hand were pretty easy and they are worth the effort for the yummy taste of fresh peaches all year. So I apologize in advance for the bragging and self celebration (especially to all those who do this regularly and its easy) I am not the "pure" homemaker type...so I am proud of myself, Ned was proud too and took all these pictures of me...ha ha ha...
And if you want a jar of plum jam stop by and we still have plenty (after giving them to all our co-workers, neighbors, church friends, family, etc.).
AND A HUGE THANKS to my dear friend Melanie who taught me how to do it all and was sweating alongside me in the kitchen....still LOVE YOU! THANKS!
I'm sweating just thinking about all that boiling water! I can't bring myself to can yet, haven't brought out that homemaker side of me yet. If only I lived closer I would come get some yummy jam. Good job!
ReplyDeleteIt was fun being with you and helping you with this project. Thanks for the memory. The heat was pretty intense though. Looks like you did a super job on the jam. It will last you a long time! Melanie
ReplyDeleteWow! I am totally in awe! You must feel very accomplished. Good job Heidi :)
ReplyDeleteHOOK ME UP! Plum jam is my favorite! My mom's tree didnt produce many plums this year so I didnt get any jam :(
ReplyDeleteI can at my mom's she is a pro and it goes so much faster with someone else.
Way to go girl!
I'm proud of you! I might add you're pictured like the women in a lot of the old 50's sitcoms. Primped and pretty, seemingly getting all the work done without breaking out into a sweat. I know you worked hard. Do it again!
ReplyDeleteGood job :) I hate canning but do it every couple of years or so just so I remember how.
ReplyDeletewow canned peached, plum jam, AND blue and green cupcakes! I want lunch at your house!
ReplyDeleteGood job! Something I would love to try.....everyone does that here in Wyoming. So far I have left it all to my mother-in-law and friends. However, maybe one day I will learn. I am very impressed...you look so natural! =) Oh yea, and love your kitchen!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! You are amazing! Looks like you have enough for the rest of your LIFE! :) Im impressed!
ReplyDeleteOkay, Molly....Mormon that is :)
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