Jun. 27, 2008 - Boy! Am I Tired!
Well, today I did something I've never done before. I froze vegetables from my own garden. YEP! Just call me Suzy Homemaker! 
I had so much squash, zucchini and corn - praise God - that I had to do something with it all. So, I finally did a google search on how to freeze veggies. It wasn't difficult, just time consuming, and boy! am I tired! I also have tons of cucumbers, but I'll just share those b/c I'm not prepared to pickle anything just yet! No sir! One thing at a time for me, thank you. Of course, I'm not so sure that my work will reap rewards. I mean, I don't ever have confidence in things that I attempt. I fully expect that when I pull one of those bags of veggies out for dinner, I'll heat 'em up and they'll be all soggy and gross. Oh well, at least I tried, though, right? I think my tomatoes will be ripe soon. I'm excited about that but a little anxious (I know, why should tomatoes make me anxious?). It's just that I don't want to have any go to waste and I'm not prepared to can tomatoes this year. I think next year I will attempt to can the tomatoes and the beans. I thought about maybe sticking a sign in the front yard and try to sell the tomatoes and the watermelon once they come in (IF they come in). But part of me thinks that might be selfish and that I should just give the abundance away to folks. What do you think? I mean, the other part of me says that I need to help provide for the family financially whenever possible, so is this a good way to do that? I don't know. I've already given away several squash, zucchini, lettuce and cucumbers, so is it OK to now try and profit from it?
The kids have been so excited about eating the food we've grown. It makes me happy to know they are eating healthy at least once a day. God has blessed this garden, because I knew nothing about it at all. So all praise, glory and thanks go to Him - our provider.
Comments
Jun. 27, 2008 - YEAH!
Posted by abundantblessings
Isn't it wonderful to have that bounty of produce?! And don't sell yourself short...I'll bet those veggies will taste delicious this winter when you pull them out to eat them!
Enjoy!!!
Blessings,
Laurie
Jun. 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessedwith2angels
You could freeze the tomatos if you wanted to. It is really simple, just peel them, cut them up, and put them in freezer bags. I do that and use the tomatos in spaghetti sauce, casseroles, and things like that.
Congrats on becoming Suzy Homemaker. : ) It is lots of fun to use your own produce.
Pam
Jul. 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by blessedwith2angels
Thanks for affirming the chores and responsibilities. I see so many people who don't do that and then they wonder why their kids don't want to accept responsibility. I think that I am in the minority lots of times with my "strict parenting."
Hope you had a wonderful 4th of July weekend.
Pam
