Pickled Beets

My husband and I love pickled beets. Living in Alaska for so long meant buying them in a can at the grocery story. They really don't taste like the home canned ones. Last week my Mom and I purchased 50 pounds of beets for $20. What a deal. Earlier this week we canned 57 pints of beets. She had a great recipe that doesn't require a water bath so that saved time. It was quite a process but we had a system down and they're beautiful besides tasting good.

My husband Ron and I spent a wonderful weekend in Central Oregon near Bend celebrating our 41st anniversary. It was a fun get away. During out stay, besides our great anniversary dinner, we had breakfast with some Ketchikan friends, Diane and Allyn Haynes who live in Sunriver. We also had lunch with Ron's aunt and uncle Bob and Norma Harper. It was a fun time being just us and also visiting friends and family.

This weekend is a camping trip with our son Ian, Bethany and 9 month old grandson Oren. We haven't camped in a long time and we will be on the ground in a tent. Hopefully our "older" bodies can take it. The weather forcast is calling for a little rain but it will be a fun adventure.

Today is a sewing day! I have so many projects, it's hard to decide where to start, but it's time to get busy. Happy Quilting!