Canning Adventure, part II

I'm bringing back canning and making it cool!  Perhaps -  at least I've proved that it's easy enough for a twenty-something grad student to do on the weekend.

beginnings: fruit and fresh apple cider

Yesterday morning I went to the public market with friends, picked up a cappuccino and a pastry for breakfast, and began selecting my fruits for canning.  I recently got a canning pot for nearly free at a yard sale, and was eager to experiment.

Canning adventure part I

Fortified by fresh apple cider and optimism, my canning adventure begins.  I'll let you know how it goes!

Evening snack

 Looking for that perfect bedtime snack? I usually am. This can be done with either apples or peaches:

•  Cut up an apple or a peach and put it in a small bowl. 
• Put some butter inside Sprinkle liberally with rolled oats, brown sugar (or maple syrup), and cinnamon. 
• Microwave until the fruit starts to become soft and cooked. (If you have more time, you could bake your concoction instead) Enjoy with a warm cup of tea on a cool evening! 

 The variations are endless. Try putting granola instead of just oats, or using bananas and chocolate chips. Feeling like this is a special occasion? Why not add some whipped cream on top? Berries would probably also work well.