A quick post today because it is finally peach canning day. Let me tell you something. Always ALWAYS blanch things to remove skins. I don't know why I have been stubborn in the past and thought I could peel just as fast if I didn't blanch but i was WRONG! When I looked at the piles of peaches I had to peel this morning I threw myself on the floor and cried. When I picked myself up I decided to try blanching. Now I am standing at my sink peeling and whistling while I work! Blanching rules!!! I ran to a flea this morning and got some good deals. Some really good deals. I found this brand new enameled cookbook stand for 3.99.
And it works.
This very heavy old pedestal will be a great plant stand and matched my new porch furniture perfectly. 8.00!
I have collected aluminum ware for years and snagged this divided piece for 6.00. It doesn't have a scratch on it. I use aluminum ware when I entertain outside.
It has a cut tulip knob on top that matches the tulip pattern on the lid.
I watch the weather like no ones business. I was thrilled to find this brand new in the box barometer made in Germany with the directions for 3.99. I looked it up when I got home and found out that it sells for 148.00! Cools beans!!!Back to the peaches.....can you hear me whistling?
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You are so lucky to have shops like that near you.
and thank you so much for the mustard, i got my mail yesterday. i've yet to try it, but i'll have some today in my sandwich. thanks again, it was very generous of you!
Lucky!!!
Have a great day now!
Christer.
Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy stopping by to see what you are up to! :)
Cheers!
Blanching works great for tomatoes too !
I had trouble with jam making today, tried a fruit I've never preserved before, Charichuelo, and realized as I was pulling little squares of paper thin yellow skin from between my teeth that I should have blanched it first. I agree ALWAYS blanch! :)