Corn Relish and Pickles and Aprons - Oh My !!!!

Hello!

I have been busy this summer.  Haven't posted in a while - but plan to remedy that with a few things I have been making over the summer.  I would like to start with these.....I just love to can - remember my post about the Onion Jelly....Well, here are my newest endeavors.....Corn Relish and Refrigerator Pickles.  It was so fun.  I had picked up some corn at a local stand - bought way too much - and decided to make the relish.  Planning to use it this weekend as a dip with corn chips.  Hope everyone likes it. 

 Love the Pickles - have already finished off one jar.  So easy and yummy with lots of onions and bell peppers. 

 I have also been sewing a few things - have to keep busy.  These are aprons made from a leg of jeans.  Just cut along inside seam, open up and curve sides.  I am a big fan of oil cloth and have lots of pieces sitting around.  Thought it would be cute for the pockets.  A little bias tape and ribbon for ties and they are ready to go. 

Here is my second apron - with a visitor just as I snapped the picture.  Little Poof has really grown.....hope you like these as much as him - let me know what you think.....

I Made Onion Jelly - and Didn't Cry

When my sister was here we went to the Coast and Wine Tasted.  I was designated driver - so no drinking for me - instead I tasted food.  One of the wineries had some Onion Jelly - kind of like Pepper Jelly.  I bought it and we tried it at home with cream cheese and crackers.  So good.  Well I decided to try to make some myself -I have always loved to can things.

 I found a recipe and proceeded.  Chopping onions in processor really helped - no tears.  I through I had read the recipe right but realized I put in twice the vinegar - so had to change the rest of the recipe - luckily Krissy was there to help.  After adding more sugar and pectin - we waited to taste the outcome. 

 I made Carolee try it and she liked it....we actually had it with dinner that night.  How bad can it be when put over a glob of cream cheese?  So I lucked out with my first try of Onion Jelly.

I put cupcake liners under the lids for quick cuteness and am ready for gift giving.  Who will be the lucky friends to recieve my wonderful Onion Jelly.....