Do you seriously buy that many peaches just to can? That's crazy. Is it more expensive than just buying them canned? I buy mine from Costco (not the kind that has the high fructose and all that). I'm just curious. Next year with our garden, I will probably be asking you a bunch of questions about canning.
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I adore, I mean ADORE canning! It IS so much more healthy for you and it is so much more rewarding and yes, I do believe it is cheaper! Due to rotten weather and not much summer here this year, our garden just did not produce. So I think we're going to eastern WA to buy fruits and veggies to can.
Ideally, you would grow your own--that would obviously be the cheapest method. I've done that with everything else so far this season. But we don't have a peach tree (YET!). We do have two apple trees--I can not wait until they start producing.
Beyond that, waiting until the product you are canning (whatever it is--beans, tomatoes, peaches, etc.) is at the peak of it's season is the time to buy. The fruits/veggies are plentiful then, and you can buy them locally grown (and sometimes organic) at the cheapest price. I got these peaches for $.79 per pound, which is VERY inexpensive. I have canned all day and made a ton of stuff, and I still have peaches left! :)
Also, I am SO with Leanne on this. I can not only because it is frugal, but because I LOVE doing it. It is a lot of work, but I really think it is a lost art. I had so much fun today making peach butter, spiced peach butter, food for Lola, pie filling, and canning all the rest of the peaches. It gives a sense of satisfaction like no other!
PLUS--it is by far healthier. Everything I grow is done naturally, with no pesticides or anything artificial. I know it is the best choice for my family, so I do it as much as I am able!
I'll post a picture soon of what I have been able to do this season--you'll love it next year, Kar!
That's awesome then. I was just curious about the price since peaches can be spendy, but at .79 cents a pound that's really cheap. I can't wait to try something like this out. Jay loves different types of butters (apple, etc...) maybe he would like peach. I think I may just tackle this yet. You're definitley tempting me.
I am completely head-over-heels in love with my (smokin' hot) hubby of 12 years, Shane. We have three awesome and quite funny little men in our household--Colin is 9, Cameron is 7, and Ethan is 6. And, as if we were not blessed enough....our baby girl, Lola Claire--the PINK icing on our cake--just turned three! In December of '07 we unexpectedly lost our fourth baby to miscarriage, and God has given me a real burden for other families who have also lost children.
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Our firstborn--who loves his Mom, Dad, brothers, and sister more than anything. He is gentle, and a very protective older brother, truly making every effort to fill the King's shoes while he must be away.
Colin is always willing to help out, very intelligent, and never at a loss for words! Sometimes artistic and always interested in any sport he can come up with, even to the point of creating his own.
A true first child, it seems like there may be nothing this boy can't do!
Our second son, and always the one who is able to lift our spirits.
Cameron has a huge heart, the ability to make a friend out of a stranger in no time at all, a contagious laugh, and a broken smile that will light up an entire room. Following the example of his older brother, Cameron is also very protective of the Queen and the Fair Maiden, but not quite as gentle!
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Toughness aside, he is as sweet as he looks--and will instantly melt your heart!
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We are so thankful to the Lord for blessing us with this sweet baby and believe that if you hang around our kingdom long enough, she will become as precious to you as she is to us!
Our fourth little Merritt went home to Heaven on December 12, 2007, at 13 weeks....but is always in our hearts.
As hard as it is not to have this sweet baby with us, we are continually grateful to the Lord for what He taught us during this difficult time in our lives--and we pray that we can be a blessing to others who are chosen to walk the road of miscarriage.
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7 comments:
trying to make yourself insane that's what!
There is life outside of the kitchen, you know that right??? :)
Do you seriously buy that many peaches just to can? That's crazy. Is it more expensive than just buying them canned? I buy mine from Costco (not the kind that has the high fructose and all that). I'm just curious. Next year with our garden, I will probably be asking you a bunch of questions about canning.
Okay. Since my first two guesses don't count.......
You're guest starring on Sesame Street?
Wait, I know!!!! You're building a snowman???
Hahahahahahahah.......
I adore, I mean ADORE canning! It IS so much more healthy for you and it is so much more rewarding and yes, I do believe it is cheaper! Due to rotten weather and not much summer here this year, our garden just did not produce. So I think we're going to eastern WA to buy fruits and veggies to can.
Don't forget to show us the finished product!
These are tomatoes not peaches right? Camera color is deceiving. Getting ready to make lots of your great tomato sauce!
Kar, YEP. I sure did buy them all!
Ideally, you would grow your own--that would obviously be the cheapest method. I've done that with everything else so far this season. But we don't have a peach tree (YET!). We do have two apple trees--I can not wait until they start producing.
Beyond that, waiting until the product you are canning (whatever it is--beans, tomatoes, peaches, etc.) is at the peak of it's season is the time to buy. The fruits/veggies are plentiful then, and you can buy them locally grown (and sometimes organic) at the cheapest price. I got these peaches for $.79 per pound, which is VERY inexpensive. I have canned all day and made a ton of stuff, and I still have peaches left! :)
Also, I am SO with Leanne on this. I can not only because it is frugal, but because I LOVE doing it. It is a lot of work, but I really think it is a lost art. I had so much fun today making peach butter, spiced peach butter, food for Lola, pie filling, and canning all the rest of the peaches. It gives a sense of satisfaction like no other!
PLUS--it is by far healthier. Everything I grow is done naturally, with no pesticides or anything artificial. I know it is the best choice for my family, so I do it as much as I am able!
I'll post a picture soon of what I have been able to do this season--you'll love it next year, Kar!
Would love to have your recipes for the peach butter, spiced peach butter, as I LOVE PEACHES. :o)
That's awesome then. I was just curious about the price since peaches can be spendy, but at .79 cents a pound that's really cheap. I can't wait to try something like this out. Jay loves different types of butters (apple, etc...) maybe he would like peach. I think I may just tackle this yet. You're definitley tempting me.
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