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| DeborahLee |
Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 2:39:36 PM
I am so excited....I'm a new (ish) FarmGirl and have been having a blast trying different things from my local farmer's market. I've frozen several things (peppers, zucchini, a batch of succotash) but this weekend was my first real attempt to can. It was only 5 half pints of a sweet and sour onion recipe I found but...how exciting, especially as I heard the jars seal. I know folks here put up tons of stuff but I felt so proud of my five little jars! (Ok, the kitchen was a mess afterwards but still....)
I've been exploring several canning books I've found and I'm thinking of maybe trying my hand at zucchini jelly next weekend.
Deborah
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| Okie Farm Girl |
Posted - Jul 12 2011 : 3:21:08 PM
Deborah, thank you sooo much for checking it out!! It is a labor of love and I do hope that it is encouraging people to make canning and baking fun and exciting. Hope you get your pressure canner soon. :-)
Mary Beth
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www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
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| CMac |
Posted - Jul 12 2011 : 1:42:36 PM
How exciting Deborah! After many years I still love that popping sound! It is like music isn't it? I am proud of each and every batch I can. I love to stand back and look at rows and rows of beautiful healthy goodness on my shelves.
Be sure to take some pictures of you and your first successful canning experience! You will treasure them cause they will always remind you of feeling so proud! And the product will be eaten up sooner than you think!
Connie
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| DeborahLee |
Posted - Jul 12 2011 : 1:17:29 PM
Mary Beth,
I just checked out your blog: www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
Wow, talk about inspiring. For anyone looking for canning inspiration, it's a must read. I've just been using one of the small kits that Ball sells and my own stock pot for the water bath method---I didn't really think I would use a pressure canner enough to justify the cost. But I have changed my mind--I'm definitely putting one on my Christmas wish list!
Deborah
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| DeborahLee |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 06:29:01 AM
Thanks for all the positive feedback. I'm planning my next project for this weekend! Betty--I used vidialia onions, which is what we usually have locally. The recipe called for a sweet brine: white vinegar, water, and sugar. And spices: mustard seed, celery seed, and tumeric. And garlic. I decided to omit the garlic and didn't have the tumeric. I do like a bite to my food, so I added one red cayenne pepper (whole) per jar. I have one test jar without the pepper---I'll see which I like best. I also like the idea of zucchini relish....all that fresh, cheap zucchini at the farmer's market is inspiring!
Deborah
Professor, librarian, writer and farmgirl! |
| Turtlemoon |
Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 1:52:37 PM
Deborah, zucchini relish is really good too. Hubby only eats this now vs the pickle relishes. Your onions sound wonderfuL!
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| Montrose Girl |
Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 07:02:40 AM
Congrats Deborah,
I too remember that first excitement and you should be proud! It's a great accomplishment and will lead you to many, many more hours of canning. Best of luck.
Laurie
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 06:44:19 AM
Deborah, good for you! I remember the first time I canned something. What a great feeling. And yes, it is messy and takes SO much time to do. But just think, when you open up a jar in the cold winter, that you made that and how good it will be. Keep doing it and it will get easier and you will get a system going.
I am canning beans this afternoon. I finally got enough for a canner full. I am excited about that. ANd I have frozen 3 quarts of bell peppers, some apples, some corn and 6 quarts of blueberries so far. And now onto beans and tomatoes.
Kris
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| Betty J. |
Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 6:31:24 PM
Deborah, you have a right to be proud. I haven't canned for a couple of years now, but I'm looking forward to some tomatoes later this year, even if I don't produce them myself. I would like to hear more about your onions. They sound delicious. Our Walla Walla sweet onions will be on the market shortly and that might be something I could try.
Betty in Pasco |
| SusanScarlet |
Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 6:23:37 PM
I agree. No matter how long you've canned, it's still thrilling to hear that lid symphony and to see those canned jewels on your shelf. Enjoy yourself, Deborah. Welcome to the world of canning. |
| Okie Farm Girl |
Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 3:27:03 PM
Oh good for you!! That popping sound is pretty neat, huh? After all my years of canning, I still get a little thrill when I hear that pinging pop and I know that I've put up something to share with my family. Congratulations. You are on a lifetime road of coolness!! :-)
Mary Beth
www.OklahomaPastryCloth.com
www.Oklahomapastrycloth.com/blog
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| Candy C. |
Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 3:12:12 PM
I agree with Kim, there's nothing like the satisfaction of "putting by" food!
Candy C.
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| Nanniekim |
Posted - Jul 05 2011 : 2:56:22 PM
I am excited for you, too! There is just something wonderful and satisfying in looking at a line of jars you canned yourself. Keep up the good work!
Kim |
