I got a funny compliment from a gal at the Farmer’s Market in Somers on Saturday. We were discussing preserving the summer’s produce bounty. She doesn’t do any preserving (be it canning or freezing) so when I told her of my latest endeavors she called me the “Ultimate Betty Crocker”, hehehe. I explained that this is my first attempt at most of the stuff I’m trying this year, but she still thought it was pretty amazing. So all you gals out there, like my Aunt, who actually can do this preserving stuff for real…you are the “Ultimate Betty Crockers”.

It is funny to think that women have been preserving foods for their family’s future use since pretty much the beginning of time, yet it is considered almost an awesome lost art now. In the 80 years or so since processed foods arrived on the scene and feminism took women from the home, hardly anyone seems to preserve produce. I hope to preserve lots and lots more fruits and vegetables in the coming years. I think it is a great way to know exactly what we are putting in the bellies of our family and a great money saver. Dave & I aren’t trying to live in a world long gone, but just trying to be healthier and good stewards of our monetary blessings.