I've had this blog set up for a couple of weeks but I admit that the blank page intimidated me a little. I've wanted to start a blog for awhile but now that it comes to it I think, "What would I write about?". It's always that first step that's the hardest.
So here's what I decided to post about - jam! I'm wanting to learn how to can this summer so I thought I would start with something simple, something I could do in a hot water bath. First steps! So I had pots all over the stove, red strawberry specks all over the kitchen (thank goodness hubby was at work - the kitchen is his room), and two books in front of me. And it worked!!! I never thought I'd be so giddy to hear the hissing of a lid sealing. Every can. And then as they cooled I tried the little jam that didn't fit in a jar and it was good! I thought I'd have to try a few recipes to find the good one. The recipe is for Strawberry-Honey Jam in Preserving Summer's Bounty edited by Susan McClure & The Rodale Food Center. I can't wait to try it on Mama's homemade ice cream!
Yum! Do you need a taste tester? Congratulations, your success is sealed! ;)
ReplyDeleteWow! Mrs. Goodneedle found you first!!! I think your first post is wonderful and I can't wait to try the jam!
ReplyDeleteHey! Welcome to the blogging world. Save me some jam because I have yet run into anything with honey that I did not like. Keep it up because I'm checking this site everyday!
ReplyDeleteAren't you going to be surprised to find us all on your doorstep with spoons in hand ready to sample? I used to do a lot of canning years ago and remember how satisfying it was to stand back and see the counter covered with jars full of fresh fruit, vegetables or jams and jellies. Congrats for a job well done.
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy! Congrats on the blog. I can't wait to read about more of your adventures in the kitchen and beyond!
ReplyDeleteOk, so when are you going to get Mom to do this? How are the Grandchicks doing? The jam sounds yummy.
ReplyDeleteMom has kept me posted,love to hear her talk about her grandchicks! She is so proud of you ,and I am sure she has every reason to be.
ReplyDeleteThe jam looks yummy, and I am sure it will be good with whatever you put it with! A spoonful by itself sounds good to me. Keep up the blogging, I'll keep checking on you.
BOBBIN
OMG! The jam is so damn good!
ReplyDeleteFor real this is the BEST jam I have ever tasted!!!! Thank you!!
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