Small Batches, or, Harvest Shrinky Dinks

12 september 2012 . wednesday . (day nine hundred eighty-nine)

Because the tomatoes are ripening at such a slow pace this year, I've opted to dry rather than can the surplus.  

16 september 2012 . sunday . (day nine hundred eighty-six)

I've never actually tried to make anything using dried tomatoes,* but they're supposed to be quite versatile (as paste or sauce, in soups or stews, etc).  We'll see.

*They're always eaten up far too quickly as snacks.  Mmm...

Re-Source

These pears were foraged from a few trees in the city.  Isn't it nice when landscaping is edible?  It's the perfect combination of pretty and practical.

I raw packed and canned nine pints in a very light syrup.  When the rest of the pears ripened, I did a little dehydrating.

Arrangements

08 september 2012 . saturday . (day nine hundred seventy-eight)

Because our home now includes a piano,* I took the opportunity (i.e. was required) to make a few changes to the general layout of our living room.  I must say that I am rather pleased with the new arrangement.

*Yea!  I don't play, but I still find this quite exciting.