Making Grape Jelly . . . the Davis Method
Although our vines have not yet started producing much, we still got to experience the joys of growing grapes! Earlier this week we received two big bags full of Concord grapes from the Barnes family. (Thanks so much!!!)
I think straining the grapes was my favorite part :) Plus the cheesecloth became the most beautiful shades of purple and red; though after a cycle in the wash it is now a very light sky blue.
Boldly wearing white. (Danger is my middle name :) )
The girls got to watch, but Eden was not pleased with the process. She wanted to eat the grapes, not have them squished. Plus, she was really upset that her dad was taking pictures of the atrocity.
This picture reminds me of a certain brother of mine . . . (Rob . . . I'm talking about you. Remember the photo of you hiding under Grandma Molly's piano?)
Eden, in typical fashion, wasn't pleased with the process until she had something to fix and organize. She became in charge of making sure my apron didn't fall off . She was pleased as punch to be checking, re-checking, and overseeing each knot.
And here is the final product!
She giggled almost all the way through it!
Eden watched and acted as the cheering section :)
What a goof!
