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Have dehydrator going with apple slices :drool

I would have said "so long bean" with so many there.

Lids from WB canned jelly/jam/fruit, seal but don't get the "deep ditch" ring in the rubber. I've reused those for same. But meats in pressure canner for hr plus, nope, they're tossed. Deep depression in those.

Long day yesterday -- wrangled goats, trailer, loading & off to auction. 6am & finally home at 7pm. In bed at 8:30 -- and slept like a rock!! Coffee is so welcome this morning. Relaxing & enjoying. It'll be another outside day, just not as demanding as yesterday. Need to move trailer...

Last night, fast chicken sandwich. Had some canned, left from a casserole, and got home at 7. Not cooking, just hungry!! I see another sandwich or two in that jar 🤔 All that canning time is paying off. Tonight? Will do a freezer snatch of something fast & something big to thaw. Home all...

🤣I have dozens of those lids...even when I open like jelly, I use the plastic screw on ones. When I'm milking I use glass jars with those lids. Warm milk goes in freezer for half hr to fast chill. The temp change actually forms a nice "seal" with those lids.

That's selfish and a shameful waste. I canned 5 more pints of cooked apples. Plus put 1.5 pint in a jar to eat now. Didn't save any out last time & it's been annoying me since😋. Wouldn't open a jar because I had these fresh still waiting to process. Self punishment!

Yes!! But I toss mine to the chickens. Saves feed money, soothes my whimpers. 😂 Today I need to process apples! Prob gonna fry, then WB in pint jars, like last batch. Love then for breakfast

Same here...learned life needs. Came from very limited financial background. You appreciate, you survive. My kids both learned chores, cooking, shopping, reusing. This shows our age :old :lol:

Hawaii? Pretty expensive! Lovely weather + volcanic mtns

It's amazing how many do not cook meals, or really don't know how! Dynamics of "why" are huge. Gardens are extra work & some don't, won't, can't handle the process. I've been cooking since very young. Gardening & canning for many years. No need to spend much at grocers. Have had home...

There's a group in VA who hunt & pay processor to cut & package. It is then donated to their food banks.

☝️ Agree the abuse is enough to anger us all... Many states are giving some funding to the major food bank distributors that supply the various smaller locations. I know LA and VA are funding a portion direct to EBT cards for their states SNAP recipients. It's a difficult situation for many.

Last night was shrimp in garlic butter. No sides, just a plate of shrimp. Another bag out of freezer! Thawing chicken for tonight, it'll morph into either pot pie or a pasta casserole. Thinking on that.

Good rest last night. Cool but sunny. Short list of "must do" then I'll tackle a couple need to do. Which ones depends on mood at the time😄. For sure I must cook these apples!