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06.29.2008 :: 179. I'm in a jam
A jam kind of mood! I awoke thinking of strawberry jam. So, I consulted with my jam guru and off to the farm stand we went. We planned on picking strawberries but as often happens in my world, I'm a day late (and very often a dollar short but that is not related to the strawberry story) and there are no more strawberries to be picked. But there were still local ones so I snapped them up along with some kiwi (not local but Bethany really wants kiwi jam because her host family in Germany made homemade kiwi jam and she loved it) and some blueberries.
I made our favorite freezer strawberry jam and cooked kiwi jam and cooked strawberry kiwi jam. I have never done the boiling of the canning jars because it always made me nervous for some reason but I'm over it all of a sudden.
Pictures tomorrow.
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This morning, I watched Darjeeling Limited which was a wonderfully, quirky, beautiful movie. I recommend it if you're into the quirky movies like Li and I are.
The men in the family are home again, the girls weekend is done. It was great while it lasted.
Remember to keep fingers, toes, eyes, needles crossed Monday at 2pm for my Father in Law. Prayers accepted.
Posted by Sandy on 06.29.2008 AT 08:53 PM
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Yum!
The problem with boiling jars? It takes approximately 17 days for the stupid water in my canning bath to come to a boil. It's absolutely huge - my mom got it for me at an auction several years ago for about $2 - I have to put it over two burners on the stove and turn them both on. We have to fill it with the hose because it won't fit in the sink, and then it takes two of us to carry it inside. Ack!
Posted by: Nora on 06.30.2008 AT 09:55 AM
I liked Darjeeling Limited too, and it had a great soundtrack!
Posted by: Danielle on 06.30.2008 AT 09:09 AM
Jam! I love jam I only made a small batch this year b/c my husband doesn't like strawberry jam and does not believe that I will consume the small batch all by myself, but I like to give homemade jam as gifts. I don't process jam b/c I find processing jam much too fiddly for me, I just make freezer jam YUM! I will have to try strawberry kiwi next year, that sounds amazing!
Posted by: Britt on 06.30.2008 AT 08:50 AM
Oh btw, I didn't recommend the movie but I will now watch it. I'll stop by Norma's for berries and then your place for jam. Little toasted bread will do me fine, thanks. ;-)
Posted by: margene on 06.30.2008 AT 07:24 AM
I keep my fingers crossed today.
Jam is a good idea, but like you we are to late for picking strawberrys :) Where in Germany has your daughter been?
Best Wishes!
Posted by: Sibylle on 06.30.2008 AT 03:39 AM
Prayers coming your way for your FIL.
Posted by: Nina on 06.29.2008 AT 11:19 PM
You are brave, I really want to try the canning jam thing, but between coming up with the supplies and figuring out how to do it...... Well, you know.
Posted by: Teresa C on 06.29.2008 AT 09:56 PM
Jam sounds lovely. I'm looking forward to seeing it.
Very best wishes for your FIL.
Posted by: Angie on 06.29.2008 AT 09:55 PM
Freezer Jam? I will have to look into this. Will you tell us in your post your preferred method? :D
Posted by: KnittyOtter on 06.30.2008 AT 01:40 PM