The second iteration of our “preservation share” from a local farm was ready today. We went to the farm and picked up our FIFTEEN POUNDS of pickling cucumbers, and our FIVE POUNDS of basil. Yes. Five pounds. The car smells like pesto now. In addition, we picked about 7 pounds of green beans. On the way home, on the way to the canning salt and bands and lids, I saw an awesome selection of fresh cherries. My cherry preserves are one of my favorite canned goods every year, and cherry season is critically short. So I bought those.
This afternoon, I did the cherry preserves, made about 20 servings of pesto, and started the pickle process. This involves soaking the cukes overnight in a brine. Tomorrow, I shall rinse them and pack them in jars with all sorts of spices.
And what of the beans? I think that I shall just preserve them. Simple cold pack canning.
I feel downright happy. Why am I not a farmer? Oh yeah, the pay is crap, the life is hard, and computers are simple for me.
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