I have been canning my can off! Over the past few years I have been learning how to bottle different things and I learn something new every year thanks to my mom, my mother in law, and neighbors! This year I've bottled: peaches, peach jam, apple pie filling, and spaghetti sauce. Last year I did spaghetti sauce with my mom and it was an absolute disaster. Seriously, I told her never again. Luckily it was one of those experiences that we look back on and laugh. However, my darling mother-in-law was bound and determined to help me do it this year so that I knew it wasn't all that hard, and my bad experience was a one time deal. She was right! With her help it seemed like no big deal at all, of course, she did most of the work while I watched and learned from the expert. Whenever I tell her she's the expert she's quick to remind me that she's not an expert, just old. She's so sweet to help me out.I loved spending time canning this year. Even on the days where I did nothing else but can, and my house and kitchen were a mess because of it, it just felt good. I felt so productive and domestic! I remember after canning the peaches laying in bed that night thinking it was a great day. Best of all, my food storage is growing! Yay!
