The End of One Season and On to Another....

With the first of September tomorrow, this month brings an end to the farmer's markets I attend.  Easton Farmer's Market will be held just two more Thursdays, the fifth and the twelfth. I had an amazing time each Thursday I was there.  I LOVE the atmosphere.  The water park in the middle of the square with the families playing and relaxing in the lawn. the music that is played to "drown out" the traffic noise.  It makes each evening a fun and different experience.

The New Concord Farmer's Market will hold it's last session on the 28th which is the last Saturday of the month. Lots of time to still get fresh made apple butter, fresh baked goods and fall produce.  Even though we have had some rainy days, the sunny days made up for it and we had lots of people attend and purchase amazing tomatoes, potatoes, rhurbarb, freshly baked pies and some Joyful Jars!

So with the end of Farmer's Market season, so begins Bazaar/Craft Show season.  I have lots of ideas for cute baskets, many themed for the holidays. What is easier than picking up a package ready to give? Fall favorites and Winter themed goodies will be back on the stove for processing.

Speaking of processing, look at those beautiful organic pears I purchased the other week.  Oh they were wonderful and sweet!  They became wonderful Vanilla Pear Butter, Cran-Pear-ry Jam, Pear Jam and a few jars of a special Vanilla Caramel Pear Sauce.  YUMM.
I love using good, local produce that I know hasn't been altered with sprays and etc.  I have had bushels of organic apples, peaches that have turned into delicious flavors of jams and butters.

Back to work.  Spiked Apple Jelly is needing my attention.