What is Long, Skinny and Green?

No, not the witch on my header. Green Beans of course. Taya got some at the market and wanted to can them. We did. It got me all excited to do them instead of just talking about it, so I went and bought a bushel, (minus about 5 pounds) and Grumpy and I canned them on Saturday while we listened to General Conference. He said it is the first time in a long time he made it through both sessions without falling asleep. Busy hands are a great way to keep the eyes open to listen to all the great talks that were given. I always try and have a project or two planned for General Conference. It works out great.



We, meaning Jade, Jeff, me and Grumpy did 3 boxes of pears during the Sunday sessions. We were like a well oiled kitchen crew. Jeff and Jade were the “Edward Scissorhands” that did all the peeling. Ryker called it skinning the pears. He's been on a hunting trip or two. Grumpy and sometimes Jade did the coring and de-seeding. My job was to pack the jars and keep the canners going, the lids and the syrup hot and a wipe down for the sticky counters once in a while. We were awesome. 3 boxes in 6 hours. Not bad. Now I have to quit just talking about carrots, potatoes, corn and more meat and just get it done. Maybe right after the apple marathon that will start soon. Maybe.