tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post1701866501598704271..comments2024-03-16T02:18:16.412-07:00Comments on Salt and Chocolate: Birthday Present for a Two Year Old GirlMary Bethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15147791473133449106noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-74896043530208312092008-07-28T16:18:00.000-07:002008-07-28T16:18:00.000-07:00I get a little confused when I read US blogs about...I get a little confused when I read US blogs about 'canning.' Do you literally mean that you make jam and then seal it in a can? Or is it just jam that we make and seal in sterilised jars? We make the jam using a load of sugar to fruit ratio (sometimes add pectin depending on the fruit (I can send you some recipes)), clean and sterilise the jars in the oven, add the hot jam to the hot, sterile jars and seal the lid. As the jam cools it ‘sucks’ in the lid of the jar to seal it. I swear it lasts for years. =Good luck!Rachaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08573991998853561283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-20830182819084174282008-07-28T14:55:00.000-07:002008-07-28T14:55:00.000-07:00What great ideas. Very Cute indeed. I like your si...What great ideas. Very Cute indeed. I like your site. Glad I passed on by.Pecos Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953945367943890844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-61872109252882398772008-07-28T14:54:00.000-07:002008-07-28T14:54:00.000-07:00i love the bag - that is my favorite fabric ever! ...i love the bag - that is my favorite fabric ever! good luck with the canning!melissa s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17767276171724800126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-13201912560426738842008-07-28T14:39:00.000-07:002008-07-28T14:39:00.000-07:00Would you send me a jar? I'll take one of those b...Would you send me a jar? I'll take one of those bags too. Seriously.emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03230655358096337539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-19886897559771434902008-07-28T14:19:00.000-07:002008-07-28T14:19:00.000-07:00I'm usually just a dedicated lurker, but I had to ...I'm usually just a dedicated lurker, but I had to de-lurk just to give you some encouragement on the jam project! Canning is an annual tradition in my family (we do apricot, pomegranate and grape jelly) and once you get over the intimidation factor it couldn't be easier. Just be prepared for how hot it gets in the kitchen, between the boiling water for sterilizing the jars and the vats of boiling fruit. It's a lot of fun.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10211797571405802312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-37752648657330293512008-07-28T10:58:00.000-07:002008-07-28T10:58:00.000-07:00I love the bag, I think any little girl would just...I love the bag, I think any little girl would just adore it! I have the same apple and pear fabric, but the one with the pink fruit and white background, so yummy.<BR/><BR/>It must have been in the stars to try out canning yesterday because I did it for the first time too, only with rhubarb compote. I was so happy when I heard the little lid buttons ping, hope your experience went well also!ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17523535460114457419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-55699834516053263912008-07-28T10:54:00.000-07:002008-07-28T10:54:00.000-07:00I love how Ken took the boys on a 'rock hunt'. Th...I love how Ken took the boys on a 'rock hunt'. They must have loved that! The transformation to lady bugs was a cute idea. They are adorable! Those would also make nice Christmas gifts! <BR/><BR/>Darling bag + play silks = fabulous birthday gift :)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07126319746903637368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-35973315816011260972008-07-28T07:46:00.000-07:002008-07-28T07:46:00.000-07:00oh good luck making jam! I have always thought of ...oh good luck making jam! I have always thought of learning but it just seems like I will never get around to that one! I think it would make for a wonderful gift- I know I would love anything like that!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08243640799364157263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-25010444021868571092008-07-28T06:24:00.000-07:002008-07-28T06:24:00.000-07:00What a beautiful bag! And scarves are a big hit a...What a beautiful bag! And scarves are a big hit around this house.<BR/><BR/>I love the ladybugs! We have a red painted rock in our craft room already - it's just missing the black dots! We'll have to rectify that.Mozi Esmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16078786257885681829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-30815998722565313072008-07-28T06:10:00.000-07:002008-07-28T06:10:00.000-07:00cute bag - and my boys wear their silks just like ...cute bag - and my boys wear their silks just like that!<BR/><BR/>maybe we should paint rocks....kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01324277758948503337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-65435024269587169972008-07-28T05:21:00.000-07:002008-07-28T05:21:00.000-07:00Cute bag! She must have loved it. Canning is easy,...Cute bag! She must have loved it. Canning is easy, the Ball book of canning is great. I also use the Pomosa brand natural thickener instead of the pectin, comes out great in my blueberry maple preserves. Can't wait to hear how the tangerine jam comes out.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016058828515830560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-34064100327367842952008-07-28T04:24:00.000-07:002008-07-28T04:24:00.000-07:00I hope your canning adventure was fun-I can't wait...I hope your canning adventure was fun-I can't wait to see what you guys turned out! I also love that bag! I've almost bought those fabrics a couple of times.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10790498956206713440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-27556043273627892072008-07-27T23:05:00.000-07:002008-07-27T23:05:00.000-07:00I love the bag!! Its really neat...I really need t...I love the bag!! Its really neat...I really need to find that sewing teacher soon! Since you mentioned Christmas, i was also wondering if you would share a few ideas that would make great Christmas gifts! I've been thinking of making all of the gifts this year and thought now is as good a time to get started on them! Cheerio!Elfin Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04508737534403409479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8224074171829015497.post-25345961398586140442008-07-27T22:19:00.000-07:002008-07-27T22:19:00.000-07:00That bag is adorable! Did you just make up the pat...That bag is adorable! Did you just make up the pattern yourself?? And I am sorry, but I L-O-V-E that you are canning TOGETHER! I might be able to talk my hubs into that one day, what a sweet and fun activity to do as a couple! Have a great evening!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04066636218451832629noreply@blogger.com