tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346825649272632474.post6706441910064147242..comments2023-06-13T05:39:49.197-04:00Comments on Wren's Nest: Scenes from my kitchenWrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16037080657128037060noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346825649272632474.post-18544814880843986582011-09-07T14:22:38.477-04:002011-09-07T14:22:38.477-04:00My Granny used to make blueberry preserves. I lov...My Granny used to make blueberry preserves. I loved it so much! I think I actually cried when we ate the last jar after she died. Years ago I tried making my own. It was thicker than mud and about as tasty! LOL I haven't gotten around to trying to can anything since, but I still hope to be able to be a real canner somday...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05645625267587691132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346825649272632474.post-89221919471539202362011-07-19T17:01:13.924-04:002011-07-19T17:01:13.924-04:00Sara - I'm so glad you are enjoying your first...Sara - I'm so glad you are enjoying your first "canning summer!" What a special tradition you are creating with your kids. I love the understanding my kids are gaining of where their food and nourishment really comes from. Food doesn't grow in the grocery store. You're right - it is a wonderful life skill to be able to provide food for your family independently.Wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16037080657128037060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2346825649272632474.post-48605482092297309112011-07-18T19:44:52.166-04:002011-07-18T19:44:52.166-04:00so this is my first summer ever canning anything. ...so this is my first summer ever canning anything. i have to say, i love it! i have been learning with the kids as we go along. they love to "help" can our green beans. i hope that this is something that they will carry with them throughout their lives. it is a wonderful life skill. i love your blog.sara_elizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10143116080760746025noreply@blogger.com