Summer in A Jar

This summer I have eaten more tomatoes than I care to think about, but on the upside things are slowing down.  Cooking for one can always be a challenge so I am big about using my freezer and stocking as much food as possible for the winter.  While in the bookstore the other day, I picked up Food in Jars and of course a whole bunch of canning supplies.

While tomato sauce is super easy to whip up, I also decided to make some salsa.  Nearly thirty pounds of tomatoes later (in combination with corn, peppers and jalapenos) I will have summer in a jar for meals to come.  The entire project is a pain in the butt, but it will pay off when there is snow on the ground.  I even found some time to pickle some carrots. 

  I have a couple of empty jars remaining so next up will be  bourbon infused peaches and applesauce (once I go apple picking).