tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131592143647157472.post4933367745036085797..comments2024-03-26T12:28:39.737-03:00Comments on Kate's Kitchen: Easy as 1-2-3Micah and Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08681034817578526579noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131592143647157472.post-4271542082022518282008-07-18T14:44:00.000-03:002008-07-18T14:44:00.000-03:00There's nothing like homemade jam! There's also s...There's nothing like homemade jam! There's also something to be said for the feeling of pride as you hear the jars sealing. :)Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08979021807991506651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131592143647157472.post-52303474946589603772008-07-18T14:32:00.000-03:002008-07-18T14:32:00.000-03:00Hi there, I know where you can go next year and ge...Hi there, I know where you can go next year and get them $1 lb. I got 37 lbs last week. Do you use the low sugar certo? I do and find it is plenty. Can't wait for peach season as I make quite a bit of peach jam and canned peaches for the little ones. Actually I can just about everything but I love it. Do you use old non canning jars for cooked jam? I am a little hesitant because they are not made to withstand the high temperatures required for proper sterilization. I do use them for freezer jam though because they do not have to be water bath canned. ACtually from your post it does not look like you do that, or is it freezer jam you made? Either way homemade jam is the best.<BR/><BR/>http://organizingconnection.com/Read/TheOrganizingBlog/tabid/71/EntryID/104/Default.aspxMinimalist Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01575355177706993957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131592143647157472.post-70944439885893328722008-07-18T11:39:00.000-03:002008-07-18T11:39:00.000-03:00your right I did forget all those little cost. Th...your right I did forget all those little cost. The sugar I got on sale back in winter for 1.69 and I might have used almost the whole bag as for the lemon juice its always in the fridge and the amount used would probably only be a few cents. As for the other things it didn't take that long to make the jam, I got good exercise picking the berries and the gas to get there well... next year I will think about biking! hehehe....<BR/><BR/>The taste and goodness far out weight all the other factors!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your commentMicah and Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08681034817578526579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1131592143647157472.post-85193950978583117082008-07-18T11:32:00.000-03:002008-07-18T11:32:00.000-03:00You forgot the cost of:- Sugar- Lemon juice- Gas t...You forgot the cost of:<BR/>- Sugar<BR/>- Lemon juice<BR/>- Gas to go pick the berries (further than store)<BR/>- Time used to make them<BR/>- Hot water to sterilize bottles and wash dishes<BR/>- Electricity to cook jam<BR/>- Time to organize, clean, and manage all these supplies.<BR/>- Space to store all these supplies.<BR/><BR/>It may end up being more expensive than the stuff you buy at the store in the long run (especially if you factor in coupons and sales). However, I'm sure it doesn't taste nearly as good, isn't nearly as healthy, and doesn't have nearly as much love in each jar and the homemade stuff!<BR/><BR/>The cost of the jam can easily be offset by applying your efforts to something more profitable, but I'm sure the satisfaction and enjoyment gained from doing it yourself outweighs all that.<BR/><BR/>Just thought I'd chime in that if you are truly trying to save money (or have more money in the end at least) then doing it yourself may not be the way to go. However, for those living a minimalist lifestyle, this would definitely help save money.<BR/><BR/>Cooking food at home, in general, saves a ton of money I'm sure in the long run ... I'm not yet sold on the jam though =)<BR/><BR/>Bless you Katie! Your blog is fun to read,<BR/><BR/>StephenStephen & Maria Weymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09740384995604259758noreply@blogger.com