Big Batch Cooking - Peaches!

We use serious amounts of jam here...I mean serious so I got a bushel of Second Peaches (that means they aren't the farmer's best) for $15 and went to town!

I had helpers don't worry...we made:

1. 26 Jars of Peach Pie Jam
2. 30+ Jars of Spiced Peach Jam
3. 3 Peach Pies
4. 1 Peach Crisp (it didn't quite work out)
5. 2 Bags of Peaches for the freezer

What a day! Right?

I know this is a lot more work then some of you want to sign on for but I do highly recommend making your jam...my family loves it!

Enjoy!
Heather

Big Batch Cooking - Ground Beef Edition!

I didn't go AS crazy with the cooking this week but my freezer is a little happier and my mind is feeling a little more at ease!

This week's recipes include more of our tried and true favourites!

1. Taco Soup! This is a Friday night staple as we are at the arena for several hours so I fill our thermoses and everyone eats as they get hungry. You should definitely be prepared with some tortilla chips...Yum! You can find the recipe at Eat At Home Cooks.

2. This was a request of Mr. CB...I don't think we even had them last year! They are called Glad Thai Dings and are also found in a Looney Spoons Cookbook! You can find the recipe on-line at Food & Whine.

 To freeze these recipes I put the meatballs on a tray, freeze them, then move them into bags. I cooled the soup and then put it in containers.

Enjoy!

Heather