~~Davis' in the Kitchen

We've been busy in the kitchen. We have some friends that have blessed us very much with lots of goodies from there abundant garden. They have shared so much with us this season and we are so grateful. THANK YOU SMITH FAMILY!! :) Apples, peaches, basil, oregano, squash, carrots, pears, peppers and tomatoes.
Made applesauce

Canned pears

Made Pesto

Froze Squash

Blanched Corn & then froze.

Drying basil.

Gran~thank you for passing down your awesome dehydrator, we use it all the time!

I received an early birthday gift from my brother in law and sister in law. I received a gift certificate to the Solar Institute! This is one of the things I purchased with the certificate. I've been wanting to learn to cook with Cast Iron. Soooo, I purchased a cast iron skillet!! Here's a picture of it being seasoned with bacon grease.

Canned the applesauce

Cut, blanched and froze carrots.

Basil Cubes for winter. I've been told you can add these to any soup during the winter and have fresh basil.