Friday, July 27, 2012

Catching Up Again

Last year's catsup project was a smashing success.  The finished product was delicious on everything that we tried it on.  We even went through a tater tot jag as they were extra, extra yummy with the homemade goodness on them.  So, when I planted tomatoes this year, I planned for plenty of tomatoes to make a new batch.  I began with 24 pound of tomatoes...


added 3 pounds of onions...


After blending them all up together, I had over two gallons of tomato smoothie...


which I cooked down to about 7 pints of catsup-y goodness.


I ended up with an extra half cup or so that we'll try with our burgers tomorrow.  Eight hours total effort.  I know...but it's worth it, I think.

Thursday, July 5, 2012

A Noteworthy Day

No rain for weeks. Wildfires all over the state of Utah. And now, this...


Starting raining about three hours ago and it's still coming down.


I was working in the yard, pulling weeds and putting down mulch, when the rain began.  I'd be totally happy to have to call a halt to yard work until tomorrow if I have to.  Love, love, love the rain!