Yippee!!...

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...And Just Like That...

Pie pumpkins become canned pumpkin purée! It didn't take too long to bake, and once they were soft (and I added a bit of spring water) I had beautiful purée. The blender handled the hard part just fine.

Once I filled my jars, they processed at fifteen pounds of pressure for seventy five minutes. Now I have five 1-1/2 pint jars of purée to turn into any number of tasty treats!

I got a call from my co-worker before 8 am this morning, and the gal who was supposed to work from 10-4 pm today "couldn't". So, I said I'd come in. That's why my post is tardy today. I was on a dead run to get showered, dressed, and to work in time for the start of the shift. Thankfully, I don't have to work my own 4-7 pm shift on top of that.

Big winds of change are blowing into the farmhouse tomorrow. Our otter buddy, Steve will visit with you for the day, but I'll make the big announcement on Monday. (I know. You're on the edge of your seat right now, aren't you?) 🤭

Happy Weekend, friends! GO BREWERS!! 💙💛

Canning Day...

I have these two beautiful pie pumpkins, purchased last time I was in Portage. I got them from my favorite farm stand.

Today, I'm going to halve, clean, roast, purée, and pressure can them to have for future pumpkin pies or other pumpkin treats. Yes. It's considered a "rebel method", but the Amish have done it (among others) for years, and it's safe, so I'm doing it.

Handsome is feeling a bit better, but I'm making him take it easy, so I'm going to figure out a nice treat for him for dinner while I'm at it. 

It's absolutely gorgeous outside, so I may decide to spend some time outdoors later, too. I'll let you know tomorrow.