The title of the post refers to something 3-year-old Allyson said the other day. In preschool we remind the kids to sit Indian style at the rug by saying "Criss-cross applesauce!" A few days ago Ally came to me with a doll and said, "Look, she's criss-crossin' applesaucin'!" Ha!
Anyway, that story is a side note. I am actually posting about the adventures with apples that were recently had by the Pecks and us. When Grandmother called with news of plentiful apples trees, we headed down to pick a box or five! The next day Amber and I spent the hours that it takes to can applesauce and apple pie filling. This was my first canning venture and I am happy to say that it won't be the last. Sure, it makes a huge mess, takes all day, and there is danger of getting boiling hot applesauce spewed into your eye (which did happen - yikes) but the end result is so rewarding! I can't wait until Julia can enjoy this applesauce as much as Allyson did while we were making it. (I bet she ate three bowls full, plus a few apples on the side.)
Anyway, thanks to Grandmother, Amber, and Amber's neighbors who lent all the canning supplies. We are thinking of investing in our own canning equipment for next year. Then we will really have to continue on with this canning business!
Oh, and thanks to Mom for the matching red aprons that we've had for, what, fifteen years!?
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Yes, how long HAVE we had those aprons. Sheesh! What an investment. Great job on the canning. I have yet to do it, and every time I try to dry food and keep it, it gets eaten by Jakey-roo. But maybe one day I'll get on the ball with the canning.
haha funny - hannah just had her first canning experience too. I have not been converted yet... we will see.
I'm not sure about that middle picture... We did a good job--that apple crisp was delish! Julia was so cooperative too.
I am super jealous. Not only at how much fun that looks, but that I want 5 boxes of free apples to can. I think you guys need to give me a couple jars for Christmas. I love Julia's picture face. She always looks slightly confused.
Looks fun, and yummy. I hope your eyeball is ok.
PS. I also still have the red stenciled apron.
WOW, I'm impressed(and slightly jealous)!! It looks delicious. Oh and I remember when I used to feel left out because my apron always said Elise on it. I had to borrow hers so I could match. Those were the days.
Melody,
Saturday was so fun! It was so good to see your little girl and your home. We definitely will have to get together more often. You're such a beautiful mom!! Miriam and I were just so excited and impressed with you. I luvya!
You go girls! It's great to see you so industrious. How fun to do that canning business as a team with people who are fun and funny. And thanks for sharing the apple crisp Sunday! Yum!
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