Well, we've been busy around here the last few weeks with different canning projects... I now have a whole new appreciation for the phrase, "Harvest Time". Mainly, we've had apples & grapes coming out of our ears, which my mom says is a terrible trial to have. :) I've also been trying my hand at making homemade babyfood, while I've had neighbors giving us free squash to use up too (which unfortunately I learned the hard way that you can't BOTTLE homemade squash babyfood, or it will form botulism because you can't heat it up enough with home canning methods). We've learned a few things the hard way, but all in all, our hard work has been worth it!
I got smart by the end & enlisted Skyler's help to help fill up the juicer with grapes each time. Right away, he came up with a funner way to do it, by sliding the grapes over the cardboard's edge.
When all was said & done, we ended up with7 quarts apple pie filling, 37 quarts of applesauce (I think that's what Bailey's staple babyfood is going to be!) & 84 quarts of grape juice (counting the couple I gave away & the one I spilled all over the floor! What a mess!). We still have a few more apples to do something with, but I'm glad that the majority of the work is over with. Now I just have to figure out what to do with all these bottles...
What a project! And looks like you'll be reaping the benefits of all your hard work for a while. Skyler is such a cute little helper.
ReplyDeleteYour winnie-the-pooh theme was great. The kids were so adorable. Loved Bailey's smile!
What a scare with the outlet/keys. We had an experience with Braden that made us so grateful that God was watching out for him that day. It definitely makes you count your blessings.