This weekend I went camping with some good girl friends- it was fire-less because of the drought we've been having (I think we're on day 40 without rain), but the weather was crisp, the breezes were plentiful, and the skies were amazingly full of stars.
Once home, I made a batch of spicy tomato jam (and I do mean spicy) for gifts and for the pantry. I have another 7 quarts of quartered tomatoes on the stove, and this evening I'll finish up my last box with as many pints of marinara as I can eek out. Last summer I canned 2 boxes of tomatoes- maybe 10 pints of puree and 12 quarts. This year I've gotten almost 4 boxes of tomatoes- I have no plans of scrimping on my tomatoes or running out.
Outside the kitchen, it is time to really ramp up on the making. I'm participating in a "trunk show" type sale at a friend's home, my own pre-holiday sale (Nov 12 and 13), a Thanksgiving weekend sale, and the Memphis Farmers Market second annual holiday sale. Plus I plan to have a fully stocked etsy shop for the first time in, oh, who knows when. So, folks, it's time for me to get rolling- I've already begun making pomegranates. And I'll have lots more butter crocks and honey pots. I can barely keep those in stock, and I'm grateful for that.
Have a great week, y'all. I'm off camping again at the end of the week with some really dear friends. I can hardly wait. See you next week!
4 comments:
I need to go camping. That sounds lovely. And my father (the camping nut) gave me some camping gear I've never had an opportunity to use. I hope you have a lovely time!
And I hope I can pounce on one of those pomegranates!
We cannot wait. Also, hooray for a stocked etsy shop. Our tomato situation this year has not been good. We ran out last year and I've canned much less this year. I'm crossing my fingers that the farm has some to spare tomorrow.
Whew, you're a busy, busy woman! I'm glad you were able to take some time out and rejuvenate with your friends. I, too, hope I can pounce on those pomegranates when the time comes!
Found your blog while looking up berry bowls. Thanks for the inspiration!
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