Canning Sunday!

Have you ever heard the phrase, "A woman's place is in the kitchen."?  Well, if you have, I brought that phrase to life today.  I spent from 9:30 this morning to 7:00 tonight in the kitchen preparing fruits and vegetables for preservation, preparing jars, and canning 30 jars of different fun foods that Mike and I will enjoy this winter. 

However, my work is not done!  This week, I still need to can 16 pounds of tomatoes.  At least I can say that I'm not barefoot and pregnant while taking my place in the kitchen!

 High Bush Cranberries just waiting to be squashed with a potato masher!

 8 Jars: Spiced High Bush Cranberry Jelly 

(cinnamon, nutmeg, ground cloves and a dash of vanilla)

6 Jars: My Kickin' Salsa with plenty of hot peppers (seeds, too),

 red onion, green peppers, cumin, fresh garlic cloves, cilantro and lime juice!

 6 Jars: Zucchini Relish (zucchini, hot peppers, red onion,  sweet peppers, 

cider vinegar, sugar, tumeric, celery seeds, mustard seeds, garlic)

9 Jars: Spicy Dill Pickles 

(pickling cucumbers, a secret blend of spices, jalapenos and garlic cloves)