July 4th wreath

             http://thecellardoorstories.blogspot.com/2011/06/4th-of-july-decor-on-cheap-wreath.html

Summer is a sizzling! 

It was way to hot to do anything outside!! 

So I decided to make some homemade jam!!

Pina colada jam!!

I found this recipe in a "Taste of home canning magazine"

It is a very easy recipe. All you need is a few simple ingredients.

6  cups sugar

6 cups shredded peeled zucchini

1 can (8 oz ) crushed pineapple undrained

1/4 cup lime juice

2 packages (3 oz,) pineapple gelatin

In a large cooking pot, combine sugar, zucchini, pineapple and lime juice.  Bring to a boil.  Boil for 10 mins, stirring constantly.  Remove from heat; stir in gelatin until gelatin is dissolved.

Pour into jars or freezer containers, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.  

Let cool completely before covering with lids.  Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks or freeze for up to 1 year.

Yields 3-1/2 pints

( I filled 9   8 oz. cups)

It was delicious!!

For more jam and jelly recipies go to

www.tasteofhome.com

Great Reads!

 The McCall Trilogy  (Love Notes Series)
                   by Marcia Lynn McClure

They are quick reads. I'm on the second one now and can't seem to put it down!

Check out some of her other books on her website 
distractionsink.com/

Summer has arrived!!

For my first post I couldn't wait to share this most delicious summer treat!

FRESH STRAWBERRY UPSIDE DOWN CAKE

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Fresh-Strawberry-Upside-Down-Cake/detail.aspx

It is so delicious and easy to make.  

What a great way to start summer!