Canning Awesome Cherries...

Each and every year, for the most part unless we are slammed or just miss our window due to life, we put up scores of pounds of cherries and other wonderful preserves and conserves made from natures fruits hand harvested and nurtured by local farmer friends. It is a great thing. I have been doing this since way before it was en vogue. As goes with salumi, vinegar making, pickles and such...long before the days of every cook in the restaurant had enough ink to stand against picasso. At least the beauty of the arts of our fore-mothers long forgotten has resurfaced! This year, we got in some very tasty cherries, both Lapin, Sweethearts and Rainiers. Put up with various liquors, herbs, spices and such in about three different canning sessions...they are surely going to be enjoyed throughout the fall, winter and early spring. What's next...hopefully, apricots, figs, tomatoes and who knows what else. Stay in touch...