I have a feeling I may be a nerd. I just think that maybe that I am. What's so funny is that I don't mind being a nerd. I could be a whole lot worse. Not only am I a nerd, I'm a passionate nerd. When I enjoy doing something, I love to give it all I've got!
Just sometimes, my timing is a WEE bit off.
A few weeks ago, we were about to go to the beach and had a heap of things to accomplish before we went, including moving all of our furniture for the painter to come in and paint our house. No Problem except I went and bought a TON of green beans to put up.
Yeah, didn't go over too well with the Mr. either.
Yeah, didn't go over too well with the Mr. either.
This week, I HAD to go again and get the BEST rattlesnake beans in the world. I have no idea of the name of the place but it's just fabulous. Nobody works there in the daytime. You just pick out your veggies and put your money in a little safe. It's so so cool. Makes me think that there are still some great trusting and trustworthy people left around here.
This is the cool no-name place in Wellington!
My heart really beats fast when I'm there. I'm not sure why but I feel like I'm in competition with the other people there to get the most and prettiest produce. Weird I know! :)
Mabrey even loves to help me measure because she's a true math girl and likes to
figure out the best deal possible.
Nothing better after a day in the sun swimming to help Momma put up veggies.
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| Time to blanch---boil for 3 minutes |
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| I added immediately to ice water to cool for 3 minutes |
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| Beans are bagged and ready to freeze. I stick a straw and suck all the air out to prevent freezer burning. It makes me feel a little light headed and yucko but it works like a charm. I actually put up six bags today! YAY! For some reason, this gives me incredible happiness; just putting up food for my family makes me feel like I'm doing some healthy for them. Maybe this cancels out our McDonalds tea and chicken nuggets today. I love harvest time and canning and freezing season! EVEN IF MY TIMING STINKS SOMETIMES!:) |
I love FRESH vegetables! I hate all the produce that sits on the shelves forever and are full of preservatives. I'm going to have to try that place out!
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