This time, I took Dolly through the winding roads of Eastern Tennessee. We got to the Mennonite market in time to rescue the remaining tomatoes, 3 small baskets of peppers, onions, potatoes, zuchini, sweet potatoes, cantalope, lettuce, bread, and of course sticky buns. 
Here is one of the delivery wagons parked by the receiving dock. 
On our way home through the gorge there weren't nearly as many rafters and the water looked chilly. We stopped for a brief walk at Lake Ocoee Inn.
By midnight I had canned 16 pints and 9 quarts of tomato medley. This time I ran all of peppers and onions through my hand crank grinder, just like dad and I did years ago when we made relish.
On Sunday, I gathered the remaining cucumbers from my garden and sliced them up along with several onions. They are waiting in the fridge for me to make more pickles tonight.
Presently, the only thing left to can is applesauce. I'm on the lookout for the right tree. If you spot an unsprayed, "hurry before the possums get 'em" apple tree, do send me a shout won't you!
Until then, keep stitchin' . . . .
6 comments:
Look at you go, girl! Where in the world were you at in Eastern TN? I'm just south of Rogersville, TN. :) Could you send some pickles and tomatoes my way? They will be yummy this Winter by my wood stove. ;)
Yummy! You had plenty of energy to stay up that late too!
Wow! You accomplished so much in such a short time. I'll bet Dolly enjoyed the ride.
Oh how lovely! I did tomatoes every year when we lived in Minnesota. I haven't had good connections since then. Lucky you!
wow all that canning will it last you thru the winter!
nothing better then home made
Kathie
I'm so glad you were able to visit the Amish store near Delano. I was in E. TN last summer and didn't learn of the Amish store until a couple of weeks after I arrived home in NM. (Sadly, I doubt we'll get to visit TN next summer.) I hope you're able to go often!
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