My last batch of blueberries (at least for jam). I've found that it's easier to hide certain things in the fridge these days because we recently put another fridge in the garage. So handy! When Mark does his fish, it takes up so much room and when I go to Costco every 2 weeks, my fridge is bursting at the seams, and my fridge is bigger than average so it's been made clear, we need a second fridge. Now all we need is a second, full size freezer and we should be golden for storage.
Another batch of bluberry jam. I adjusted some things from my first batch. #1 - 1 1/2 cups LESS sugar. #2 - MORE blueberries. #3 - more spices. #4 - a different brand of pectin - my last batch is totally spredable, but still not as "solid" or "set" as I prefer it to be. I think we are finally going to be blackberry picking next weekend. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. We plan to go up to the Marblemount area - about 50 minutes from my house towards the wilds.
I guess there's been rumors in the past, but just recently there's finally been proof that there is a grizzly bear in that area. Bringing the total number of grizzly bears in Washington state to 75. I have a deeply embedded fear of bears, mix that with my love and desire to collect mountain blackberries for jams and pies...and we have a trip fueled with: no less than 3 loaded guns - a 9mm, a .40 and a high powered rifle, a hunting permit, a camera, gloves and clippers, and a diaper sized box to fill with berries. The kiddo's will for sure be missing out on this one.
My steak sandwich dinner. Marinated steak grilled, put together with a gorgonzola and sour cream mixture, baby spinach (or arugula), salt and pepper and a full belly. Mark really enjoyed this.
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