Monday, August 11, 2008

Olympic Update

Yes, I have actually been knitting on my Ravelympic project. I'm maybe a little less that half done with the back. My ribbing totally sucks because I used the opportunity to practice my continental knitting. 1x1 ribbing goes WAY faster done continental style. Here's the progress thus far.


On Saturday we visited the farmer's market and got these:


And then came home and picked these:


So, needless to say, I was busy all weekend making jam and canning. I also made an awesome fresh salsa. So far we have picked 8 pounds of blueberries off of our two blueberry bushes!! We got this is the mail which has been an invaluable resource!

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

yum yum yum blueberries! love them! hate canning :-( hope you enjoy it!!!

Hockey Mom said...

I SO want your blueberries! I've never canned before, may have to come see you and learn how!

Teach is looking good!

Turtle said...

lol your weekend sounds like mine with tons of canning! (need more jars)

Farmer Jen said...

I just finished canning a batch of bread & butter pickles from my cucumber harvest. The jars are cooling on my kitchen counter as I type this. I want your blueberries! I can't seem to grow them here.