tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103129892169944217.post6320434471699363370..comments2023-05-26T05:21:37.122-04:00Comments on Life on Sylvan Drive: What I've Learned in the Kitchen This SummerDavenehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12261854803640120972noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103129892169944217.post-85255576003593332782010-09-01T23:53:39.292-04:002010-09-01T23:53:39.292-04:00The peppers would make my husband's and my fat...The peppers would make my husband's and my father's mouth water. They, might, in fact want to take up the practice themselves!Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15556448473337499886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103129892169944217.post-54435829431464071612010-08-26T22:08:35.014-04:002010-08-26T22:08:35.014-04:00I am smiling because I have so many of the same th...I am smiling because I have so many of the same thoughts as you! My kitchen is a disaster right now from canning peaches. Peaches and tomatoes are the worst I think.<br /><br />My man can can, too. :) He just learned and what a blessing that has been.<br /><br />I use a pressure canner and once you get going it becomes less intimidating. I laugh though because I am overly cautious...I'd hate to blow a hole in the ceiling. Or myself. lol<br /><br />And last but not least...one of my favorite things about summer is hearing that "pop"! It always makes me smile.Jo Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11682846077378842507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103129892169944217.post-84618255005523517652010-08-26T16:38:33.275-04:002010-08-26T16:38:33.275-04:00I so agree that one of the best sounds of summer i...I so agree that one of the best sounds of summer is the "pop" of lids sealing! :) It is a relief that everything was done correctly and a lovely feeling of accomplishment.Meredith Ivyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474241285114616191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103129892169944217.post-53195734176819493822010-08-26T16:02:26.529-04:002010-08-26T16:02:26.529-04:00Davene- I read often, but seems I never comment! J...Davene- I read often, but seems I never comment! Just wanted to stop by and say hey!!! <br />I understand the kitchen mess and canning tomatoes. I don't really can anything else, but maybe that is because I always make such a mess with those, i dont' want to venture out! :-)Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06451168947450927554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103129892169944217.post-64935804936233177342010-08-26T15:01:14.063-04:002010-08-26T15:01:14.063-04:00And at least at my house... when canning is going ...And at least at my house... when canning is going full swing, not only is the kitchen a complete mess, but the REST of the house, too, from not having time to keep it picked up because of spending all the time in the kitchen!! I'm soooo glad canning is over for me (I think...) and now I can focus on the whole house again :)Miriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03171889409871334109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103129892169944217.post-62886857269045158022010-08-26T14:21:28.866-04:002010-08-26T14:21:28.866-04:00Stacey,
I've always been half-afraid of it, t...Stacey,<br /><br />I've always been half-afraid of it, too. :) Especially the thought of the pressure canner: I somehow thought that could make the house explode if I did something wrong (and on a serious note, I know they really can be dangerous if used improperly). But all the canning I've done this summer has been done with just a hot water bath (which means boiling water in a pan). No pressure canner required. It's much easier--and far less intimidating--for me.<br /><br />But honestly, until this summer, I was definitely "the helper" when it came to canning. I was never in charge of the operation; my mother was. This summer marks a transition point for me, as I have now gained the confidence (and desire) to do it myself. And fortunately, my mother is still here to answer my questions and assist me. All the peaches we've canned this summer have been done by us together; the only thing I've really done "all by myself" is tomatoes.<br /><br />Fisher's Finest Peppers - I like that! If we ever get to Utah, maybe we can get some from Dick. :)Davenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12261854803640120972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2103129892169944217.post-85425241342374589642010-08-26T13:44:35.619-04:002010-08-26T13:44:35.619-04:00I love the thought of canning but I fear I am afra...I love the thought of canning but I fear I am afraid to do it. :0( I love the bit about the peppers! we have a friend here in Utah, his name is Dick Fisher. He cans his own peppers and every one knows them as Fishers Finest Peppers! By every one I mean family and close friends. thanks for sharing.Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14219651342782649066noreply@blogger.com