My canning adventures...continued!

I loved canning my first week...I waited a whole 3 days to do it again :)

This time - Pears in brown sugar and cardamom!

You can find the recipe here: Food In Jars

This recipe was very easy - recommend it for first time canners.

The cutest jars ever...love them!

I chopped up my pears and mixed them with brown sugar...for a looong time.

After about 30 mins they thicken up and turn a dark brown.  Once this happened I added my cardamom.

Then I jarred/boiled and ATE :D

This goes really well in oatmeal!  Next up: Pickled brussel sprouts :)

Vacation Part 2 - Park City

I realize this post is a wee bit late...by a few months (oops).  I was a bit off track, but here's part 2 of our fall vacation.  Park City, Utah!  It's always nice to go through vacation photos...so relaxing.

 We took an afternoon and hiked in the Wasatch Range.  The hike took a few hours and was worth the sweat and sore muscles.  The colors were unbelievable.  I didn't touch the saturation on any of these...so beautiful!

 

 To celebrate our hike we did what we usually do...go out for SUSHI!  I'm pretty sure I have a sushi addiction.  The best addiction to have if you ask me :)  We had one of the best meals ever...drool.

After a few nights we headed to Bryce Canyon...the drive was beautiful.

Sigh, I love you Park City.  Part 3 coming up - Bryce Canyon!

My new (delicious) addiction

Canning!  

I know, old school...but I'm planting a HUGE garden this summer and I don't want one tomato to go to waste :)

So after a couple of years of wanting to learn how to can, I decided that this past week was THE week.  I found an amazing blog HERE.

I decided to start off with the Cucumber Pepper Relish.  Off to Wegmans to get my jars (which are very cute).

This is a book on how to can that my Grams gave me.  Look at the price she paid...35 cents!

The ingredients...

First I boiled the jars, lids and rings for 10 mins, then put them out to dry.

I chopped my peppers

And my cucumbers...

Going to be honest...didn't love my photos of the ingredients mixing together in a pot (better next time).  But I mixed them with the rest of the ingredients...and then boiled the filled jars for another 10 mins.

Next up...pears with brown sugar and cardamom...droool :)

Calling all NEWBORNS :)

 Last year I did 1 free newborn session and oooo boy did I love it :)  I would like to do this again this year, especially since there are LOTS of new ones arriving soon!  I have 1 slot available for a FREE newborn session.  Here are the details:

* Session must take place within 3 weeks of the baby's birth

* You will receive 1-2 hours for the photo session at your house (please do not clean for me)

* Online gallery for sharing and purchasing prints

* 1 free 8x10

You'll also have the option to purchase a CD for $50 (special price for this offering only!).

I have all the props, space heaters etc to make your newborn comfortable and happy :) 

The first person to email Erica@photerica.com wins!  Ready...Set...GO!

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