Stuffed Jars

As I write this post, the canner is heating a load of tomatoes. I have actually stuffed every large jar that I own. It's been a bountiful year here in the Koots. Most of my tomatoes are going to be frozen this year - I hope the last couple of boxes will ripen during this next week before we head to NZ. Dave got really enthusiastic about making plum jam and applesauce and he's done his share in making us use our jars. Pictured here are apricots (purchased from a fruit stand, alas), Damson plums from my bridge partner in Beasley, and bread and butter pickles made with our own cukes and onions while Andrea and Demitri provided the peppers. I'm giving thanks for another wonderful, bountiful harvest.