This summer, part of my focus has been on a new found love — canning. It hasn’t manifested in the traditional sense. After creating paper goods for the people who “put up” (you can read about how that came about here), I’ve had a few experiences canning my own food from our CSA. While I’m proud of those jars, as my 5-year-old is proud of writing his name, the act of canning is not what has me jazzed.
I have found a way to marry a couple of my passions: paper goods and fresh, local, organic food. I am ecstatic to contribute to the homemade food movement through my business. And the success I feel has encouraged many more ideas that will support this movement and, in turn, me.
My summer in black and white was discovering the writing on the wall.
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Love this picture and your perspective… I love it when something comes together like that! Congrats!
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I love these! Have you seen the new book “Put ‘Em Up”? My friend Sherri Brooks Vinton (awesome woman!) put together the best canning cookbook. You will love it. Anyway, I will send her a link to your labels. I think she will really like them. Thanks to Scoutiegirl for sending me your way!
http://sherribrooksvinton.com/category/books/
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Cyn Reply:
August 18th, 2010 at 4:40 pm
Thanks Elizabeth. “Put ‘Em Up” looks great! I will have to make that mine. I like that the author included drying and freezing too.
I stopped by your blog first thing this morning and was blown away by your writing! I was intimidated to leave a comment, but now I’m on my way to sully up your blog!
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Very nice, Cyn. I love that you came to canning through the back door, by making labels first! I agree with Elizabeth about the new Put ‘Em Up. I just made Sherri Brooks Vinton’s recipe for Roasted Red Pepper Ketchup. Awesome.
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Cyn Reply:
August 18th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
I’ll take your advice any day, Shae! I’m still enjoying the Butterscotch Peach Jam… but I’ve heard that once you make your own homemade ketchup, there is no going back.
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I love your spin on the black and white theme! Very creative.
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