Let the Canning BEGIN! | Cherries and Raspberry Jam | My Garden is a MESS!

[@suemcknight9051]

Even though this is my 80th year of life and I quit canning just a few years ago…and, even then, I was only canning jam. But, am delighted to watch every video you do, and especially the ones where you process food…whether your own homegrown or anything purchased. So amazed at all you do and your excellent narrative skills.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much!💕

[@kittyrichards9915]

You and your sister very eloquently expressed your feelings during this intense grief. May you feel God's peace.

[@lisanorris6518]

Your sister has a wonderful gift with words. I am so very sorry.

[@jackiegagne2625]

Thank you for your kind words regarding loss. Having lost my brother and mother in the last 26 months has been hard. But it has shown me that I am stronger than I thought, that I came through and now have a new lease on life. I will always have them with me - and this is the key message - you are never alone.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m so sorry to hear that. Yes, you are never alone.♥️

[@linamora9169]

THANK YOU CHELSEA

[@lindarinker8569]

I appreciate you sharing your "messy" garden. It shows how real and transparent you are with your viewers. Life gets messy and sometimes it just is what it is.

[@annelefevre9457]

Canning is so fulfilling…..and gives you such a good feeling when it’s finished and sitting on the counter. It’s beauty to the eyes. Brings back memories 65 years ago and we ate home canned cherries w/ other fruits. We were blessed children to have our mother serve us in wonderful home canned ways. We were so fortunate. Hope kids ares still that blessed and fortunate. 🎉

[@flossysmartt]

I'm sorry for your sister and family's loss 😢if everyone could pray for my granddaughter she is only 20 days old and born with a bad heart and now she is in complete heart failure 🙏👶

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m so sorry. She is in my prayers.

[@flossysmartt]

@@LittleMountainRanch thank you 🙏

[@UrbanCountryStyleByJudy]

I love watching your videos Chelsea. You always inspire me to delve deeper into our old family recipes (and I aspire to be as prolific as you in the food preservation department). I too lost my grown nephew a few years ago. I still hear his laugh and see his smile. My wish for you is that you get to a point of remembering yours where the sweet outweighs the bitter. ❤

[@brianandtamiolson2330]

Grief is all consuming and recently I was there and it knocks me to my knees. I agree with life goes on whether we are ready or not. I have learned to let my emotion out when it hit me, DON’T hide it or contain it. I have discovered if you just release it somewhere you feel safe to do so, my mind and body feel a bit of peace after and I can push on until it surfaces again.❤️

[@rayelitaduboise271]

Thank you for sharing your words of encouragement and sympathy during the loss of a love one. I needed to hear that, my extended family has been expressing signs of unexplained anxiety and slight feelings of depression. My brother and my sister inlaw gets emotionally down especially around holidays. Last night three our surviving 10, 8, 6 year old grandchildren came over to our house and we celebrated the 4th of July festivities with them. They told us that they grandparents didn't cook anything and they missed their mother and oldest sister, who passed due to a tragic wrong way head on car accident a couple of years ago. The three survived with many doctors visits. All I could do was hold them. I made sure they had enough to eat and enjoyed their presents. After the fire works display I again held them and encouraged them that they had to live their lives that shows honor for their mommy and big sister. 💛 💛 They're so young I hope they understand. Thank you for your inspiration.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

That’s so heartbreaking. Those sweet children are being held in my heart and prayers tonight.

[@rev.ruthe.gallot9103]

Bingeing through your old videos. Thank you for your insights about grief ... something that is universal and yet we all still struggle with it. Another widow shared with me the phrase "grief ambushes". There are things we see coming that we know will be hard (anniversaries, birthdays, Christmas, etc.) and we can prepare ourselves a bit. But it is the little things that seem to come out of the blue that did me in like when I broke down in the grocery store over seeing my dear husband's favorite brand of corned beef hash on sale and not buying it for him. I see this video is over a year old and so I am sure that healing has begun for your family, but it takes time and tender, tender care. Canning was something my husband and I did together and I now am able to find comfort and healing in doing it and remembering. Enjoy those cherries and raspberry jam!

[@elizabethlink3993]

💚 Love your canning vlogs, those cherries and raspberry jam look beautiful! So sorry for your Sister's/family's loss. Both ypur words on loss and grief are appreciated, I lost my Dad a little over a year ago and the grief does just flood forth at unexpected times. I spend much time sitting with my slowly declining, bed-bound Mom, knowing that when she goes, I will really feel the loss of both my parents, and my sister who went way too young. Looking forward to seeing Honey's calf! 💚

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m sorry for your losses. Life can be tough sometimes. He’s a cutie!

[@berlinmiller4617]

Interesting, I've never heard of "jam lids" growing up in Oregon in the '70's and 80's. It would be neat to see that size of jar thats standard for you guys. I love having the knowledge of how to can our own food. I hope this knowledge doesn't get lost in this modern era.

[@deno.520]

My heart goes out to your sister and family. I can't begin to imagine the weight of the grief that comes with losing a child. Your sister's message was so eloquent and beautiful. Those cherries and that jam look so delicious. My face would have been stained red through that entire video. How did you control yourself so well?! LOL

[@annaking9213]

Saying prayers for your family and your sisters family.

[@melmore1405]

I always paint my kitchen and bathrooms a pale yellow. I like having a little sunshine 😊

[@inspiredclips8245]

You are so naturally pretty, and it's fun to see how you look with your up-do and make up today. I'm not sure when you would have fit it in, but have you modeled? Now back to the video.

[@manub6556]

Ich bin der festen Überzeugung....das mein Sohn....und auch der Sohn Deiner Schwester...IMMER IM HIMMEL ÜBER UNS WACHEN UND AUF UNS AUFPASSEN ❤❤❤ Das gibt mir Kraft❤😢 Ich habe auch in unserem Wohnzimmer einen Platz gestaltet ....mit Foto und anderen Dingen die von meinem Sohn waren und uns viel bedeuten ❤😢 Ich rede täglich mit Matthias ❤ Ich hoffe Deine Schwester und die gesamte Familie findet auch so einen schönen Weg ...mit dem schrecklichen Verlust umzugehen 😢🙏🙏🙏🖤 Lg.Manu 🙋‍♀️🇦🇹

[@sunnyb70]

I, too, lost someone (my mom), exactly 3 months ago today. I felt the same way, that things should stop. My feelings would come up at odd times. But, I am thankful that someone else understands those feelings. Thank you. My condolences to you and your family. Thank you for the videos. I like to can, also! 😊

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m so sorry for the loss of your mom.♥️

[@lisavandyke8833]

I'm so so sorry for the loss of your Nephew! 😭💔Sending prayers for your Family! 🙏 It would be absolutely devastating losing such a young loved one. 😭 Today, ( July 4th ) marks the 14th year since my Dad past away from Cancer. 😭 My Brother passed away in 2012 and my Mom passed away September 21/21 of covid. 😭😭 The Anniversaries of their deaths are the hardest to get through, but like you said, life doesn't stop. You need to carry on. Sending you all big hugs 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@730lana]

I find that canning is very therapeutic. I absolutely love it! I taught myself how to can.

[@kdonor]

Same here on both accounts

[@mandy3486]

The pop sound is like music...

[@gracieshepardtothemax1743]

Gosh I sure hope you, your family and community are safe and away from the fires ❤️

[@mbp6822]

Continued prayers to you and your family. Your sisters words were so gracious. Loved the canning!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Thank you so much!

[@ChristineKelly1000]

I am so sorry to hear of your nephew. May he rest in peace❤ from the West Coast of Ireland 🇮🇪 ❤❤❤

[@chickensbythelake]

I just canned some mulberry jam picked from our yard.e try to keep up removing weeds it's a everyday job lol they grow better then the plants 🤣

[@MartyToth-b1w]

Hi Chelsea. We’re travelling in your neck of the woods, on our way to see family further down the road. As we drive I’m watching this video on my phone. I love your content and your authentic, friendly, humble personality. 💕🙋🏻‍♀️

[@catracampolieto8989]

I bought peaches and cherries. Peaches are sliced and in the freezer. Cherries are destemed, pitted and halved, and also in the freezer. The peaches and cherries will go into the freeze dryer. I pitted the cherries with a stainless steel straw. Glad you showed to use a pop bottle. I'll definatley use a pop bottle next time. I finally used my freeze dryer a couple days ago. I did strawberries from my garden. I hadn't used the freeze dryer for 6 months. I needed a stand for it it. And I was kinda scared to goof up. Im not scared now. I want to freeze dry everything...lol. I'm so glad you and everyone were able to help your sister and her family with your fundraiser. I'm still praying. ❤

[@janisgriffin7278]

Fond memories canning mounds of cherries with my mom in Washington State, Yakima, WA…🥰💁🏻in the 1950’s. At age 78 I continue to can many jars of tomatoes from our garden… making apricot, plum & fig jam from our fruit trees here in Santa Barbara, California. Love your channel🥰💁🏻🙏🏼

[@SauerPatchGardening]

I always question my canning times too! Especially when im jumping between pressure canning and water bath. Which i was doing today, plus i made soup for dinner! I felt like i had a Chelsea day today! I took a day off my regular job to do this today. 5 + hours and counting. And I love it. My mom also used parifin on our jams when we were kids. They still sell it! I saw some the other day in the canning section of a store i was at buying more jars.

[@heathernotzdaniels6350]

I was so excited to hit my 1000 jar mark on July 1st :) What a sense of accomplishment. I have been working really hard to get a lot of fruit and meats done, so I can empty out my freezers a bit. Coming up on harvesting season, it will be crazy to see how many more jars we can all do, I look forward to keeping up on your progress too :) Do you keep track of your jars you are putting up?

[@LittleMountainRanch]

That’s amazing!!! I do try to keep track but usually just count when I’m done.

[@elliephants7047]

It's so nice to see you looking well -- I know grief, and I know it doesn't always stay constant, but I do worry. What a gorgeous counter full of berries!!! I wish I had the space and energy to start a canning enterprise, because gosh, that looks so neat. I can't wait for that garden to start coming in more! It's hotter than hades down here, but dang, it looks like it is up there too! Poor things.

[@metamud8686]

The fridge has moved! Ah, at 13:45 you even mention and explain it. I noticed it immediately at the start of the video already, which is when I commented.

[@catherinereeves5707]

You can just see all the vitamins, in the rich color of the Raspberries! 😃😃😃

[@corinnestromsten3791]

I have experimented with sugar, honey, and juice as a sweetener for syrup. The cane sugar helps preserve the canning linger and keeps the colour better. Honey does taste good but it is precious and expensive. You are such a great teacher. You help me to be motivated

[@inspiredclips8245]

I absolutely feel the sentiment of your sisters and your expression of appreciation, for the help. I'm very glad you gave us the opportunity to! May we send questions in advance? I have questions about working hard like you do and the benefits you have witnessed from eating the type of food, the way you do? Thank you very much, Laural

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’ll put up a community post for Live show questions a few days before I go live. Might make it easier all around.

[@Monique_Monigurumi_designs]

I loooove cherries ❤

[@Fazewon77]

I am from Kelowna and my mom canned cherries every summer. She would just put 1/2 cup of sugar in the jar filled with cherries and she would add boiling water to the top of the cherries. She would can with the pits in. The cherries tasted so good and the juice was not sticky at all but plenty sweet. She canned peaches, pears and nectarines the same way. She used the large canner filled with boiling water. When she took them out we would listen for the pop.

[@pgbombketchup]

Just in time for me - I’m planning to go up to our local fruit farm and get some berries to make jam

[@jeanineoden5303]

Oh no. I wish you showed the recipe for the salmon. Lol. Love your channel You just have a gift in doing this. Every video is interesting. So sorry about your nephew. My heart goes out to your family. I have been there. It’s hard.

[@katehopkinsbrent5573]

Love your renovations- it’s looking so nice. And the colour of those cherries looks black. Beautiful! I just made strawberry jam tonight… it’s just me so it’s one batch but I wax my jam as did my mom. I laughed when you said that coz none of my friends do that and look at me like 😳. If it was safe growing up it’s safe now .. if I was doing big batches I’d probably water bath. I seen a pressure cooker blow - I was stayed for lunch at a friends house and her mom was canning and poof!! The Amish water bath everything. I got a few books, they just can it LONGER and add a tidbit more salt-or lemon juice- etc. But it works and I’m fine with that. Hugs to your sister snd family. It’s 💔 just unimaginable 😪

[@wendyamrhein1710]

Thanks for the grief talk , i needed that this morning....

[@katehopkinsbrent5573]

One more thing, you’re into the older cookbooks. I used faithfully Moms Five Roses cookbook. Recipes would say once dissolved set at back of fire 👍😄 anyway I have it scorched around the edges from the house fire BUT friends found another for me. It has charts for when you butcher beef or pork - but the one that I REMEMBERED and make quite often is the creamed peas on toast. Do you remember having that? There were times mom would boil or bake potatoes, make creamed peas and just bake a mackerel- that was supper, and was one of the BEST meals- Shad was another fish we got often and seasonal was the good ole gasperoux ( spelling?). They say there’s. Bone fir every day of the year 😄. By the time you’re done with deboning the supper is lukewarm but soooo good.

[@lindagraff4842]

Oh that Bunny is so cute

[@lauriethomas179]

I am sorry for your loss as I, too, just lost my nephew last weekend unexpectedly.

[@lynnclendenin2988]

When I started canning in the early 70s, paraffin was still being used to seal jam!

[@islandveggie]

I use a lawnmower in the isles then I can use the clipping as mulch too

[@redfeather-rf]

Thank you♡ I'm just learning to can- as a blueberry/honey farmer I'm looking for numerous things to do with them- I so appreciate you showing me a way to enjoy my favorite fruit 🍒🍒- You really helped me** God Bless your loved ones as you walk griefs' path~ Peace be with you~❤~

[@tdewtx]

I just saw Superb canning lids I am going to order some of them from Lehmans. My heart goes out to your family for your loss. I keep a running prayer list I will most certainly add your family.

[@evabloecher]

I absolutely enjoyed your video, as I always do. It is always interesting to see what you make in your kitchen and of course also in the fantastic garden including the life of your animals. Your garden is bigger than most so I learn a lot about preserving food and use a lot of your good advice. Right now I have a lot of cherries so todays video was super for me. I also give away a lot of my fruit and love to share with family, friends and neighbors. All the best to you and your family.

[@bernadettemeehan7717]

I am praying for your family!! I understand and have been there! We lost our step Father years ago suddenly and it was tragic… God helped us thru it! I love watching you !!!!

[@lizhaynes3524]

There is a wonderful recipe using cherry tomatoes in the Ball book. Cherry tomato and sweet corn salsa. Only recipe that I have found that is an approved recipe using corn in the salsa

[@heiditagge5776]

This early morning I did homemade berries jam

[@tamararoberts9307]

Praying for comfort and healing for you and all your family 🙏

[@524FrmGrl]

Chelsea. Renovations look great! How exciting. Another pretty color is a sage green.

[@nancycowan6109]

I’ve been canning for probably 55 years. I learned from my mom. She did all fruits. The cherries were my favorite. Then pears. She never made jam for some reason. That’s what I did and sold hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of jars at Christmas craft shows. From my tiny kitchen. Then I wised up and rented the church kitchen. Those days are over for me but I still can. I got an electric pressure canner and it has been revolutionary. Your channel always makes me smile. You are very dear. ❤️

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’ve been eying the electric pressure canners, too, especially for small batches.

[@kittyrichards9915]

Rose Red Homestead has some very informative videos on the various electric canners. Helped me feel comfortable selecting and using mine.

[@elizaC3024]

I bought 35 lbs of cherries, and pitted them all over the course of 2 days, cutting them in half. I am freeze drying all of them. The first load is in the freeze dryer now, and the other 5 trays are prefreezing currently. By the way, a chopstick works great for debubbling.

[@kathrynmauro8673]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. 🙏🙌🙏

[@rkr5106]

Chelsea, I don't understand the purpose of preheating the canning jars. By the time you place the syrup in, they have cooled off.Especially the jars sitting on the counter awaiting filling. Instead, we preheat the jar lids (and each jar briefly in boiling water just as we fill each one) to begin to soften the rubber portion - to create a good seal. We are also 80+ and still 'put up' a certain number of foods during the next 4 months, as no purchased product ever measures up to our memories from childhood, which is where we also learned these fine arts of canning & freezing!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I heat them up so they don’t crack when I add hot liquid. They do cool down a bit but are still pretty warm. 😊

[@sherylh4780]

Yes, I enjoyed it very much. I love canning videos and the rest is very fun to watch.

[@terryfurtado2767]

Absolutely love raspberry jam.

[@tammyjocooke-ov1nw]

I put my hard on cookie sheets when warming in oven for easy transport, filling them catches spills and after done canning, washed, labeled down into the pantry … such a time saver!

[@524FrmGrl]

Those cherries look yummy!

[@lindagraff4842]

I want to make raspberry jam this year, its my favourite too. Cowboy candy, corn, dill pickles, dilled carrots, all on my list.

[@kathleenroberts7972]

Yes I sure remember my mom.using paraffin. But I can according to the ball canning book regulations, makes me feel safer. Tomorrow I make raspberry pepper jam. Love your videos!

[@nancysadewater964]

Your family's thanks regarding your nephew's passing. I lost one of my adult son very unexpectedly in 2017 (40) and it is very difficult to work through.

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m so sorry.♥️

[@snownurse]

grief is odd..In the first couple of yrs after I lost my son....I used to say it was like walking on ice..one minute your up and treading along and the next your on your ass and never saw it coming...thats what it felt like for me anyways

[@LittleMountainRanch]

100% truth. That’s exactly how it feels.

[@manub6556]

Es tut mir sehr leid...das ihr diesen Verlust erleben musstet😢😢🖤 Mein aufrichtiges Beileid der gesamten Familie ❤ Deiner Schwester...ganz viel Kraft 😢😊❤ Ich habe meinen Sohn..Matthias verloren 😭😭er war erst 25 Jahre alt😢 Er war ein herzenguter und lieber Mensch ❤😢 Du hast recht😢😢.....als Mutter sein Kind zu verlieren...ist das schrecklichste was einer Mutter passieren kann 😢😢😢 Lg.Manu 🙋‍♀️🇦🇹

[@tammyrasmussen3878]

So the easiest way to can fruit is add the sugar the jar then add boiling water to each water dissolves the sugar so much fast than making syrup.

[@larah287]

Thank you Chelsea. Again, my condolences to your entire family.❤

[@kaybusby7507]

Cherries looks delicious. The garden looks great know the weeds can get ahead of you in no time but it all works out. Thank you for sharing

[@intentionalhomesteadingmi]

Love spending the day in the kitchen canning with you friend. It’s like I’m there! 🥰 now I need to get some cherries!

[@reneespring834]

Chelsea, re: weeds in garden, have you ever tried wood chip pathways? Not sure if you are till or no-till, I follow Charles Dowding in UK, he is all about compost and wood chip pathways. I use chip drop in US, and put Dow 1-2” every spring over all pathways. Almost zero weeds. Compost, grass clippings, and mulched up leaves to mulch the beds themselves. Plus my new find this year is roisen paper, like decomposable weed cloth, then mulch or wood chip on top.

[@DixieGirl9876]

My heart breaks for your sister, I cannot imagine the depth of pain from such a loss. I hope that each new day chips away at her pain and she can breathe a little easier with each new dawn. I lost my dad back in the winter, it feels like something vital has been amputated and I'm having to learn a new way to navigate life. I too was raised in a canning family, I cannot remember a time without it. I started canning independently at the same age and have not missed a year since, I love it too, I see all those jars as my love for my family and knowing they will be feed well in the coming year. So far I've canned/frozen/freeze dried: blueberries, blackberries, carrots, kale, spinach, green beans, peppers and soon tomatoes all from our garden. I never have a weed free garden, some years are better than others for sure, I've finally learnt to give myself grace and just go with it. Happy gardening!

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m truly sorry for your loss.

[@debbiepowell8172]

Canning is a labor of love but the payoff of all those yummy foods is immeasurable. Love the video

[@nicoleorthey5168]

I did some cherry vanilla und cherry with rosemary jam yesterday ❤ I’m allergic to cherry’s and the only way to eat them ist cook then so I will can also 🤗🤗🤗🤗 love them as a side dish to mashed potatoes 🤤🤤🤤

[@LittleMountainRanch]

Omgosh that sound delicious!

[@nicoleorthey5168]

@@LittleMountainRanch it is 🤗

[@susancampbell7279]

Nice.

[@DixieGirl9876]

Oh, I also remember the paraffin wax and my aunts always turned their up-cycled store jars upside down when jelly making.

[@gowest5145]

I love raspberry jam. I didn't know you could can pitted cherries. Thanks for all the information.

[@susanluksetic977]

Prayers to you and your family 🙏🙏🙏

[@karendooks6244]

I love making jam, and chutneys. It's so satisfying to look at all the jars when you've finished

[@suzanneford1571]

I can everything!!

[@dhansonranch]

Cherries are here as well and thinking of doing a box or two of them. Canning looks great! Glad you were able to help your sister with the fundraiser - her words were so nice! Your garden looks good - weed wacking was an excellent idea - don't be so hard on yourself - It is funny, but I noticed the flowers and veggies rather than the weeds, even before weed wacking. It is harder to see the positive's in the garden, and life, but focusing on the negative does you no good and in fact leads to the overwhelm. Focus on the flower growing out from the weed and soak in its beauty. And be assured that even if you did not get it weeded, the garden would produce....seeds want to grow. Good video.

[@MARY-pd1xt]

I just made garlic scape pesto today, delicious !!!

[@zoef007]

I feel like we are sisters from another mister! If it grows from the ground, I will can it, but not a lover of cooking. I make jams, tomatoes, peaches, pickles of every sort, salsas, etc.. 😂

[@donnamyers7274]

Cherry jam is the best. Try that sometime!

[@lisagrafton2529]

You can buy cherry pitters that pit 5 cherries at a time. There may even be some that can pit higher numbers at a time. If you purchase a large amount of cherries every year, it would be a good investment.

[@cindyupton7357]

Started mine a few weeks ago. Chicken broth. Tomato sauce and beans. I so love canning. Ready for the next.

[@auntnut2011]

Oh my goodness! I turned on your video just as I was putting my last jar of cherries into the canner! I live in the Pacific Northwest near Astoria, Oregon and the cherries are really great this year. Happy canning Chelsea!

[@georgebanks8804]

I Learn A Lot From Your Channel. Thanks !

[@LittleMountainRanch]

I’m happy to hear that! Thank you.

[@chrissyfrancis8952]

I got a cherry pitter that does 6 at a time. We’re huge sour cherry lovers! From pie filling to jam. It’s our favorite. I used to use a paper clip to pit them one at a time. Took forever. The pitter wasn’t expensive at all(got it from Walmart on line) & MUCH easier on my arthritic hands. I’m only 54, but have the joints & back of a 75 yo bc of thyroid disease.

[@sgrvtl7183]

Beautiful Cherries and Raspberry jams, loved the video and expertise in canning. Kook forward to seeing your gardens and flowers blooming. Thank you for sharing~~

[@bellabailey1183]

Oh gosh.. the fruit looks so wonderful . Yummm!💙🎶

[@phronsiekeys]

You make canning look easy, and as I only can fruit or pickles I think I'm going to swap my gigantic water bath canner for a steam canner. I've only canned occasionally, but that looks so much simpler than dealing with that huge pot of boiling hot water!

[@carolynmiller1774]

I've also been canning, started with 48 pts. dry beans, spaghetti sauce, chicken soup. Tomorrow pizza sauce, more chicken soup and mexican chicken soup.

[@rough-hewnhomestead5737]

I am so sorry for the loss of your nephew! I tried the Copenhagen Market cabbage on your mention of it and it's done wonderful!!

[@danamama6766]

The garden looks wonderful to me. I think everything is thriving well because of the weeds...my plants in this heat with very few weeds, do not look like that. They look burnt and struggling. Cherries and jam look yum. We are struggling with the hopeful rain to that just passes over. Very weird year for that. hugs and luv

[@cedarcottagefarm2885]

I’m canning green beans today. My first batch is in my pressure cooker.

[@robingirven4570]

My son brought me 10# of Queen Anne cherries (they’re made into maraschino cherries) to FD. I’ve never had canned cherries. I live in the Cherry capital of the US! Waiting for tarts, next week probably then sweets the following week. Maraschino are first. Pitting cherries is the pits! Lol What do you use canned sweet cherries for? Pie filling is made with tarts. 😊 I just purchased a steam canner. I cannot wait to use it. Just heating up the kitchen, it’ll save a lot. I’ve got a lot of raspberry jam put up. We are going to try raspberry syrup this year. I’m in Michigan, it’s a shame, but I don’t care for maple syrup. 🤦‍♀️ There’s nothing prettier than sherbet snapdragons! I need to know about garlic scape salt. 😊 I feel for your loss. My brother was killed in a car accident at 34 yrs old. Being with my Mom during that was the worst. Her pain outweighed mine. 😐

[@DianneNash-nh5vu]

Thank you sweet Lady😘

[@cathysmiley6798]

Prayers for your family.❤❤