Comments on Pocket Smiles: First Attempt at Canning

Amy, turns out I may have some ripe ones by Thursd...

2009-07-14T22:19:25.291-04:00

Amy, turns out I may have some ripe ones by Thursday. We'll see. Want the kiddie pool out?

Kristina, have a great time with your mom! Canning ended up being easier than I expected, and that is without all the equipment typically used.

I've got 3 cherry tomato plants, and 6 roma to...

2009-07-14T12:06:39.563-04:00

I've got 3 cherry tomato plants, and 6 roma tomato plants (plus a couple of puny ones that are refusing to grow!). I can't wait until I'm overloaded with them! I plan to can them too - diced, salsa, sauce. My mom is going to come up and help me out with that when the time comes!

If I bring jars and watch kids and provide support...

2009-07-14T09:42:38.720-04:00

If I bring jars and watch kids and provide support food, can I get some canned tomatoes? I'm worried I'll not be very good at this.

ooh! me too! our sungolds are ripening just fine. ...

2009-07-12T21:48:25.317-04:00

ooh! me too! our sungolds are ripening just fine. but my slicing/sauce tomatoes are just as green as can be. i think the cucumber and tomatillo are shading them too much. i am so ready for a bite of red ripe tomato!
and i would love to learn how to can if you ladies would like to share your knowledge? :)

I've got about 10 ripe ones on the counter and...

2009-07-12T19:00:19.539-04:00

I've got about 10 ripe ones on the counter and 10 more in a bag. Come on over.

ooo ooo I am in a canning class and we JUST did to...

2009-07-12T18:32:43.031-04:00

ooo ooo I am in a canning class and we JUST did tomato sauce yesterday! I would love to come and get some tomatoes and share some recipes with you!