Summer 2011

I have been teaching myself how to can . . . I may be addicted. Its funner and a little more satisfying than blanching and freezing.  I think the jars are so pretty. I am getting a pretty steady amount of veggies from the garden so it looks like I can get the canning do a steady every other other day. Maybe 2-3 jars, maybe more.

Our local Berry farm has also gotten to me, I am there once a week and practically live off of Blackberries. I eat the fresh, have them in the freezer, made jelly, and now I am toying with the idea of making homemade infused liquer(s).  http://www.dryoungspondberryfarm.com/index.shtml

I have also found that this time of year has been the best to start my weight loss battle with a quick jump start. All the fresh fruit and veggies have made my eating choices not only simple, but delicious. With the help of Adipex from the Dr and the fruits/veggies I have dropped 19 pounds on the past 9 weeks. I can tell the loss in my clothes and in my hands, my wedding rings are very loose. I drink water water water water all day long and the garden and dogs and chickens give me a good workout.  My goal is 50 pounds off so I have 31 more to go . . .