As the cooler weather approaches, I always think a lot about preparing for winter. With all the economic difficulties going on, this had been an even stronger urge this year. Last week I made rose hip jelly. Yesterday I made mint jelly. I also dried a number of herbs from the garden. We've been picking tomatoes and carrots almost daily for the past few weeks. Soups are a big menu item again. I think these are all comfort types of activities.
Rose hips are beautiful remnants of the roses that once graced the plants. This was the first time I've tried making this jelly and it turned out very well. What fun to make this beautiful food.
Cider time is here again. Go to a cider mill if you have a chance and partake of freshly pressed apple cider. Take some home to make hot mulled cider. Cider always indicates autumn to me right along with the crisper air.
