The sound of jar lids popping in the kitchen is a sound that every canner wants to hear. The last bit of air being forced out of the jars as they cool means that the jar has successfully sealed. Being able to share this knowledge with others and hearing of there success in there own kitchens is wonderful. This past Saturday I got to share that with some friends. We made Strawberry-Mint Jam, Strawberry-Lemon Marmalade and Lemon Curd. Listening to there stories while the jams were being made and watching with amazement as they got there first taste of jam making made the afternoon fly by. 
Knowing where the food you feed your family came from and how it was produced is one of the biggest pieces of information that I felt I could provide. As someone who is somewhat skeptical of mass produced foods, not knowing what was really in my food was always bothersome. Being able to share in the local food movement and provide information about local farmers who produce some wonderful fruits and veggies is great. Why send your money off to the other side of the world when you could keep it here and help your local community to prosper is a feeling that has been very rewarding to me. Now everyone together A la Cusine!
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