I was brave! I wanted to live on the wild side and throw caution to the wind!
What did I do?
Tattoo?
Rockin pink hair I have always wanted?
Radical new clothes?
Nah! I bought and used a Pressure Cooker! TEEHEE! I admit I was so nervous! I had images of Looney Tunes cartoons of the thing blowing up on me running in my head the whole time. I read several books on canning, something else I'm new to, and felt confident and brave enough to actually fill the darned thing. I don't have a Frankenstein monster of a cooker, like these. That is too intimidating for me just starting out. It's much smaller no bells or whistles.
I cut, scooped, peeled, blanched and seeded what I needed to. I was pooped when I was done. I made sure Mini Man and the dog were at a safe distance before I turned on the stove. Then I waited patiently for the darn thing to start dancing to start timing it. Unsure whether to start my timer before the top started wiggling. Of course I grew paranoid if I heard or saw the top moving or not. I saw steam and figured it was time. (I didn't see that in any of the books GRRFACE!) I managed to stay alive, no burns, no fire dept called. All my bottles remained in tact and looked so lovely I might add! The girls gave me a big compliment at how pretty everything looked like in the jars. After everything was done I had to admit it was neat but a lot of work for so little jars.
We still have a great bounty that has been coming from this little garden! I am still in awe! I have had several gardens in the past but this one is different. This whole experience here on the farm with my family is different. I won't go into details but over 4 years ago I would have never dreamed of such happiness and good times!
This is today's haul! I know I'll have more tomorrow! I actually can't wait! Like a kid in a candy store everyday is a wonder and very peaceful time in the garden.
I'm going to tackle Pumpkin next! And yes I will walk on the wild side and use my canner again!
Chicken count is remaining at 9! YIPPEE! Hope to keep the Fox family at bay with Coyote Urine. Yes, as gross as it sounds but if it works then Horray!
Eat, Drink and be Married was a success!
May you never steal, lie, or cheat, but if you must steal, then steal
away my sorrows, and if you must lie, lie with me all the nights of my
life, and if you must cheat, then please cheat death because I couldn't
live a day without you.
Cheers~ Leap Year
My sister made these adorable birdseed hearts for favors! She also created Microwave popcorn bags and below so cute chick cake pops that Kalven found yummy!
A special thanks to the wonderful lady and her crew that came out a day
early to help start the celebration!
GIGGLE! Love ya Chelle!
Thanks to Ms. Ve for all her help setting up tables with Brian!
Jessica and Jennifer played beautifully for us!
And Mike and Justin worked the doors keeping out the Riff Raff. Just kidding. They were very good ushers!
We felt very blessed to have so many shared our day with us!
Thank
you very much to Brian, Cathy, My Mom and Dad, Sister Ashley, Lee and
everyone who brought yummy food, good company and wonderful memories!
