Homemaking

A friend told me that her sister-in-law got her degree in college in Home Ec. I would have loved to have that wealth of knowledge to take into marriage and parenting. Alas, I have to learn as I go like everyone else :)

This summer I've been doing quite a bit of homemaking stuff which I love. Our peach tree gave us about 60 white peaches and they were awesome! 

So far, besides eating them, we've made peach pancakes:

These little beauties (english muffin, cream cheese, cottage cheese, cinnamon sugar and peaches):

Peach Jam: Here is the process. Be careful, it's messy!

While we were at it, I made mixed berry and strawberry also!

I should have enough jam to last us for about 3 years!

I found a great recipe for granola bars, I have no idea where I got it though!

And tried some homemade croutons:

I couldn't have done it without my helper!

And I finally decorated above the fireplace!

Next up, Salad in a Jar!