So, my very good friend Melinda got me thinking about canning this year. I grew up in a family that canned and always remember eating canned peaches, pears, applesauce, and jam. I guess I never really thought about me doing the actual canning. In fact, last year I was at my sister's house while her whole family canned a million jars of applesauce. It looked like a mess and too much work for me. Well, Melinda asked me if I wanted to do peaches and pears this year. She told me that it wasn't that hard and not that messy. She would even walk me through it. What a saint she is!! I only got one box of peaches this year to try it and she was right.....it's not as hard as it looks. I even found a steam canner in our garage that my parents used to can with when I was growing up. I guess I am a true Mormon now.....at least that's how I feel! Not that you shouldn't feel like a Mormon if you don't or haven't canned. The best part about canning for me is, looking into my pantry and seeing food storage!!! Adam wants to now do pears before it gets to late.......do we take on that challenge? Thank you Melinda for be that inspiration that I needed!!!
Here are a few pictures of the day when Melinda came over to help me. And as always, Elley as close as she can get to her cute little baby Eve. Thanks again Melinda for being so patient with Elley and her need to see the baby.
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Wow! Impressive. We always had canned and dried fruit from our yard growing up. I loved being able to eat dried peaches in the winter and frozen blueberries too!
I say get some pears and let's do it! It's way more fun to do it with a friend. Elley really is a crack up when it comes to Eve. I've never seen that level of passion for babies matched by any other kid. It's pretty cute how she'll do every thing she can to just a little bit closer. She's a good little mother.
PS the lava cake was delicious! Thanks!
Hey I canned peaches all weekend too, well maybe not all weekend but it felt like it. I agree that it is all worth it in the end. Yea for you.
Well I am jealous! I really want to learn how to can things. I have been told that it's easy, but I have never been shown, nor do I have the equipment (which does cost a bit of money) to do it! Lucky!!! You will have to come visit and show me!
Keely! What a cute blog and Adorable family! Thank you so much for all your comments and prayers. We'll have to get together sometime, because I would LOVE to learn how to can.
Oh my domestic genius of a sister in law! I wish I would have come, I'm jealous--- but I'm a big fat party pooper. Jordan
They are so cute!!!!! the peaches look fabulous, they are the most beautiful canned fruit ever. I hope you are great, i promise i am writing that email soon!
You need to teach me..over the internet..he he. I really want to do that as well!
How are you feeling by the way?
Yeah Keely! I think your post might have helped me gain enough courage to try canning myself!
Wow! You go girl - those peaches look beautiful. Good job! :)
-Amber
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