100 things exiting the house, I love keeping record of my progress (10th batch). With a lifetime of accumulated objects it's hard to see beyond the mess. I really need to get back into the basement and become a lot more ruthless. I am learning and getting better at letting go.
A have had a good fall putting putting away jam, drying apples and expermenting with dried zucchini, candied zucchini, candied pumpkin (both dried), kale, some herbs, dried and powdered vegies to add flavor to soups and stews. The candied zucchini was something I read about and it reminds me of golden raisins. So I tried pie pumpkin and it's interesting and good. I simmered the zucchini for half an hour in concentrated apple juice and 1 can of water (no lid), drained it and dried it. The pumpkin simmered closer to an hour, it was just starting to fall apart, drained and dried it.
I didn't get out and pick the blackberries this year, a big fail! Seedless jam is a big favorite and syrup for pancakes (it never gets to the pancakes though because the syrup is so good on ice cream). No plums this year, another favorite jam and perfect for drying.
I am enjoying the return of fall. Especially after the excessive heat of this summer. Still a little warmer than usual but I'll take it.
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