It's been a canner-ganza week. I'm thankful for that too, and we haven't checked our pears yet (no apples or plums this year again).
Homemaking goes to a new level when you homestead as well. It's not just cleaning, tidying up, dusting, paying bills, vacuuming, sweeping, purging, baking, cooking, washing dishes, getting kids to appointments and off to school.....it's hard work. My kids hate me this time of year, ha ha! Literally. Deep down, I know they appreciate it.
I'm looking forward to a huge crock pot of delicious chili soon. All these tomatoes are making me hungry.
Got coffee? Tea? Adult beverage (ha ha!)
You may need one to sip while you read through today's post. Sorry for the length. Like I said - a busy kitchen week.
I used about 23 pounds of those delicious tomatoes, to can up some seasoned tomato sauce (recipe is in the Ball Blue Book).
I used pint jars this time. Smaller meal planning.
I had those hot banana peppers that were looking so good...