Joyfilled

I keep thinking: well, I'm not into sports anyway....or bars. I can do without restaurants although it's nice to go out once in a while. But that's the thing....weather I care about them or not, I should be able to go if I want to. It's pretty messed up that people are saying this is okay. I follow some accounts on twitter (I don't participate, really, just read, and I follow all kinds to see what the average person is thinking) where they are saying things that certainly sound like it's 1930's Germany.

I agree, Little Sister. Why?? We're in the middle of KS, no talk about vaccine passports here. But still....crazy times.

Small world after all!

Today was 12 half pints of banana peppers and 3 half pints of jalapenos. Hubby went to our closest hardware store and found jars!! So he's buying me a few more jars. He supports my canning habit and that's one of the many reasons that I love him.

She's in Senegal, Homey....been in Africa for over 20 years as a missionary! What did you do in Africa?

Hubby says: except we're not a rich country! Has be seen our debt??? And ....why only rich countries?

Oh, for sad!! Better safe than sorry, though!!

I love looking at them!! But of course, they can't stay out....

Ok, there's a consensus!! Thank you ladies!! Seems like a waste to not can as many as possible at at time! Another question....is it okay to water-bath different items that require similar timing, even if I have to extend one of them for a little longer?

I'm learning!! Hubby says better now than when we depend on it!!

A few years ago, my hubby got me an American (I think it's what it's called) double canner. I can fit 14 quarts in it, and love it! It sure cuts down on time. Well, I'll be canning some peaches this week, but those are not pressure canned. Can I double or even triple half pints in my water bath canner? Is that a bad idea? I'm getting a bunch of peaches this week, so will be making a bunch of stuff....it's also scheduled to be one of the hottest weeks! Want to limit how long I'm canning for as much as possible. Thanks!!

10 half pints of pickled banana peppers 3 pints of jalapenos 14 quarts of spaghetti sauce I'm one happy (and tired) camper!!

A quart and a half pint, plus a little extra to taste!

I did it!! I took a recipe off of pinterest and kinda made it the way I cook....eyeballing it! It turned out REALLY good! Since the tomato sauce was already down to the consistency I wanted it, it really was just a matter of adding a couple more ingredients. Ok, a few. But it turned out great! Thanks for the encouragement @Dee!!

Went to meet the Church today, in the building we call church. Pastor preached!! He's more of a teacher, but today he preached on how the state of our country is in BECAUSE of how we (as a nation) have fallen away from the Lord. It will get worse, he said. He didn't tickle my ears once. We are thankful for him! Then hubby decided we should go out for lunch, so we decided to let the birthday boy (this week) decide where to go. Freddie's it was. Came home, took a nap....kinda (toddler!).Then made spaghetti sauce with the sauce from yesterday.... 14 quarts are in the canner, so I'm pretty happy!! Also, made ketchup for the first time. It turned out pretty good! I can taste all the flavors....it's yummy! A good day, even though I'm tired. Tired is good!

Thank you, everyone. This is close to my heart, as I haven't seen my sister and her family since summer of 2018. Sometimes I wonder if I will see them again. Thankful for the promise of Heaven!!

Thank you so much for praying....they have a small orphanage there. The last thing they need is for this to go through their campus!! May God help us all.

So....we got bees this year! We got two swarms, but one of them absconded . The other one is doing very well! We have three boxes (hives?) and they have about 2.5 of them full. I'm pretty excited, hubby says that it means we should be able to get some honey pretty soon!! If you know anything about bees (we're new at this), feel free to jump in with any thoughts or tips. Thank you!

I never thought of that, Dee! Thanks for the tip!

My FIL called today to tell us the kids couldn't visit for a while....his apartment manager has Covid. Ugh. She was in the office, mind you, but now they're worried and don't want kids around. My FIL is vaxxed. I feel the squeeze coming in. I really should clean my basement.

Emphasis added by me..... My sister and family live in W Africa as missionaries.

Hi! Anyone have a tried and true ketchup recipe I can preserve by canning? Thanks!

Thank you, Dee! It really was a lot easier! Less mess, too, and a whole lot less time. I want to do it again!