Monday, June 18, 2012

Jam Session

What do you do when you luck into 4 pounds of big, juicy, luscious strawberries and you've already got a freezer full of them?



Make jam, of course!




5 full pint jars and 1 for the frig later and I am one tired puppy.  Tomorrow, I'm off to talk to someone about an exciting job opportunity and then I have the rest of the day off.  I'm hoping to spend that time stopping by an awesome bakery called WheatFields and then working on some really cute labels for the jam we just made.   I'll have pics of those and also the newest addition to the family.

Wish me luck!

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14 comments:

  1. Amy @ Heritage HomemakerJune 19, 2012 at 12:05:00 AM CDT

    thanks for stopping by my blog! Strawberry syrup is next for me...thinking around the end of the week after my new jelly strainer gets here on Wed :-)

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    1. CrankyPuppyJune 19, 2012 at 11:15:00 AM CDT

      I saw that you were getting one. i've never used one before - is that for getting the seeds and the pulp, I guess?

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  2. Bee GirlJune 19, 2012 at 7:28:00 AM CDT

    Oh...that looks absolutely delicious! I must get out and buy some fresh strawberries to do just this! Our strawberries are delicious, but not abundant enough for anything more than a quick snack ;-)

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    1. CrankyPuppyJune 19, 2012 at 11:16:00 AM CDT

      Same here. Those are Driscoll strawberries that we're on sale at Hyvee last weekend. such a good price that I couldn't pass them up. Would have been a sin, in fact, I think!

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  3. AnonymousJune 19, 2012 at 7:50:00 AM CDT

    This looks so good!

    Thanks for linking this up at the Carnival of Home Preserving!

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    1. CrankyPuppyJune 19, 2012 at 11:17:00 AM CDT

      Welcome, Laura! I ran across your hop on the Canned Quilter's blog and thought I would join in. thanks for hosting the hop!

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    2. AnonymousJune 24, 2012 at 1:32:00 PM CDT

      Well I am glad you found me and came over!

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  4. AnonymousJune 19, 2012 at 9:33:00 AM CDT

    Love WheatFields. Delish!

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    1. CrankyPuppyJune 20, 2012 at 7:18:00 AM CDT

      I snagged some Country French, Sourdough and an eclair from WF. The eclair didn't make it all the way home, I'm ashamed to say. Wow, was it good! Will definitely be going back there when I'm in Lawrence.

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  5. tiarastantrumsJune 24, 2012 at 10:54:00 AM CDT

    gorgeous!! my kiddos love to make jam

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  6. EllieJune 24, 2012 at 12:16:00 PM CDT

    Those strawberries look so yummy - I can only imagine how good the jam will taste :))
    I have never made jam but I have all the equipment so maybe I should - I have always wanted to.
    Good luck with the job opportunity!!

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  7. AnonymousJune 24, 2012 at 1:48:00 PM CDT

    OMGosh, they're gorgeous! I'll take a jar, please! LoL! =)

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  8. NancyJune 24, 2012 at 4:00:00 PM CDT

    Great job on the jam -- the strawberries look awesome. Good luck on the job!

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  9. AnonymousJune 27, 2012 at 7:26:00 PM CDT

    Yum... I love making jam, don't you!? Your series of shots makes me want to go buy berries! Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #36!

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