For real??

Happy Sunday!
     Shawn and I have been working hard at getting ready to launch Foorever Jammin and get our treats out on the market. We've been playing with recipes, choosing our favorites and trying our hand at whipping up new concoctions. This weekend was a blast.

      Yes, that's exactly what it looks like. This weekend we made Mt. Dew jelly. For those of us who are Mt Dew addicts, this was a must try. It was fun to make, a novelty, and I'm sure it'll appeal to the younger crowds when we sell. Jam is no longer for the stereotypical old grandma any longer and nothing would thrill me more than to see a teen walk away from my counter with a jar. I think this will do it. I can't say it changed my biscuit eating days forever, but it's a fun jelly.
     Thanks to my husband, Shawn, giving me strength and company, I've learned to expand my jam and jelly recipes this year. We've really made leaps and bounds from the basic apple butter we started canning years ago. Now don't get me wrong, we still make that classic recipe, but we also make a version with red hot candies in it now. We also did peach butter this year and from the scraps and peels, we made the most amazing peach honey. I'm making things I never even heard of.
     We also did mango raspberry jam this weekend. Again, not something I would of tried, but I'm so impressed with the flavor. I never would of thought of pairing mangoes and raspberries, but I came across it while searching for other recipes. So we thought we'd give it a shot. We'd like to have a Cabana Series of jams, highlighting tropical  flavors, and this fit the bill. The mango really adds a softness. It almost takes the EEK out of the tart raspberries and together they combine perfectly. I hope you all get to try it!
      If we aren't making jams, jellies, breads and candies, we're watching WWE and working. Tonight happens to be a WWE pay per view. This is always an exciting day in my house. Dinner early, showers out of the way and chores complete, because by 7:30 pm we'll be flopping down in front of the TV to watch someone else give blood, sweat and tears, (and vomit if you're a Lesner fan). There is usually a pin or two during some quick wrastling sessions as well. At least until the dog feels the need to jump in and save his momma.
     So big night ahead. While watching the pay per view, we'll also be working on some jar labels and some new recipes. Let's see what kind of inspiration the WWE can bring to the jelly world!
Chat soon!
Penni