Saturday, September 6, 2014

Doing The Can Can

Doing the Can Can. Doing the Can Can.  Drinking the wine. Feeling fine. And then lets go chop some jalapeños. That may be how my afternoon went. Christmas is getting closer, and I have decided to make some of my Christmas gifts.  Nothing like going to culinary route for this adventure.  My poor friends.  They get to be my test subjects. They just don't know it yet.  Well they might, if they read this blog, but since I know at least two of them don't they will sure to be surprised.  If they aren't surprised, my co workers will be.
The cookbook I am using for this is Delicious Gifts: Edible Creations to Make and Give Cookbook.  I wanted to make the chocolate truffles to give to myself, but because I am a generous person I decided I would make the Apple & Chili Jelly and give it to all my enemies. I mean friends. Give it to all of my friends. 

What it should look like!
My friends Beth and Teresa have been on a huge canning spree, and that has enticed me at least try my hand at it.    This way, when the zombies attack, they will will rescue me because I am useful. I know will know how to can the best jelly ever.  Seriously have you ever had jalapeño jelly over cream cheese? That is the best treat ever. I could eat a whole jar.  

What's that Burning Feeling?
Putting everything together is not all that hard. It is even easier when you con some one else into cutting the peppers.  That way you can laugh maniacally when they rub their eyes with peppers by accident. I wasn't laughing at her, per say I was merely laughing with her, through the burning pain.  Okay, it wasn't a full out laugh, just a giggle. It was funny, in a not funny funny way. 

For the first time ever canning, it went surprisingly well. I can say that because when we sampled the end product it was amazing. As I writing this blog, I am thinking that I may need some cream cheese and some cracker to share with a good friend to devour the extra with.  Not only is it beautiful in the jar, it is beautiful in the mouth. I heart jelly.  

Awesomeness in a Jar!
The success of the adventure can be accredited to the ice tea I was drinking at the time. It was refreshing in the hot kitchen and helped me keep a cool head with the hot hot jars.  Celebration drinks of white wine  from Montinore Estate Winery were consumed in our victory.

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