I decided today to inventory the fruits and vegetables that I canned this year, my most productive ever. Here is what I canned.
Spaghetti Sauce - 22.5 quarts - I've made and canned spaghetti sauce for the last several years and it is always excellent.
Strawberry Jam - 8 pints - The second year that I've made jam. It is so easy and good.
Cherry Jam - 4 pints - Used Door County tart cherries. Just as easy as the strawberry jam.
Peach Syrup - 4 pints - Just as easy as strawberry jam but learned that you must follow the instructions. That's why it is syrup and not jam.
Salsa - 11 quarts - Made two batches - the best ever.
Still to can this year.
Chili - going to try it for the first time - will have to use my new pressure cooker.
Apple Pie Filling - I've already bought the apples and will be going to a class next week.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Time to Plant Tulips
The picture is of the tulips ready to be covered. The yellow stuff that looks like grass seed is really rice hulls that is a great addition to help loosen the soil.
I also like tulips in a line vs planted in clumps. Almost all of the planting beds in the yard are lined with tulips and they make an awesome display in May.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Rosemary for the Winter
My favorite potato recipe using rosemary. The ingredients are approximate since I've never measured the amounts - I just throw in what looks right.
2 TBS Olive Oil
2-3 Potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 onion, diced or sliced
1/2 green pepper, diced
1 tsp garlic powder (you can use fresh as well)
1-2 tsp dried rosemary (or 1-2 TBS fresh)
Salt and Pepper to taste
Heat the oil. Put the potatoes in oil making sure you don't burn yourself. Add the onions and green peppers and spices. Cook on medium heat until the potatoes are soft, turning frequently so they don't burn. Serve hot with ketchup.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Planted Garlic
I planted garlic that will be harvested late in July 2010. The garlic cloves that I used were some of the cloves that I harvested this year in July. I planted the variety of "Siberian Red". The cloves were big so I'm hopeful that they will produce big cloves again next year.
I use the garlic for homemade salsa and spaghetti sauce and, of course, any other dish that calls for garlic.
I love garlic.
I use the garlic for homemade salsa and spaghetti sauce and, of course, any other dish that calls for garlic.
I love garlic.
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