Rio and Nitro only play for a few minutes in the morning before they get down to the serious business of grazing.
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
3 more sleeps....
Only 3 more days and Nitro goes to his new home, we are hauling him on Saturday. I'm really pleased that he will be boarded at my friend Janice's place until his owners buy their own acreage. He'll be with his big sister!
He is now in a pen by himself at night- see all those spots on him? That's from Rio nipping him, so they are only together during the day in pasture, and penned separately at night.
So I guess after this weekend, you will have to visit Janice at Own a Morgan & QH blog to see him!
Rio and Nitro only play for a few minutes in the morning before they get down to the serious business of grazing.
They get along fine in pasture, and I'm going to miss seeing them together.
But, I'll have plenty of things to keep me busy; training Rio, I have to trim his feet again too, and there's all the chores of fall to do; like winter wood, digging up the spuds before the voles eat them all, building a flower bed in front of my art studio so I have somewhere to put the dahlias next spring, and we won't even mention all the house chores- bleah! Plus I want to can peaches this weekend. Has anyone ever used the method where you process them in the oven?
Rio and Nitro only play for a few minutes in the morning before they get down to the serious business of grazing.
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Yep, I've processed peaches in the oven, generally in a deep dish with a good flaky crust! Yum, peach pie!
Funny guy Ian! I do love peach pie, but I want to can a few quarts and heard that you can put the jars in the oven instead of having to boil them on the stove, sounds a lot easier!
Nope...never processed peaches in any way or form.
How hard to have Nitro leave... but how nice to have such a great local place for him.
I would hate to let go of Nitro...but he'll be in good hands. He's so beautiful! I have never canned anything in my life...lol
Nitro really turned out to be a looker ... and I have never canned and am so impressed with all you do!
Rio and Nitro almost look like twins in the last picture!! I am sure it will be sad to see him go and that is great he will be at a friends place for awhile!!
I have peaches to can as well this weekend and I was planning to do them on the stove top. If you hear more about the oven method, please let me know. I'm also looking for some creative apple recipes! I'll do a couple of pies, apple sauce and apple butter, but I'd like something different. Anyone?
I have heard you can do them in the oven, but have never known anyone that does.
I read an article about processing peaches in the oven and the article said it's not safe. Stick with the hot water bath canning to be sure nothing funky grows. The only part of canning I use the oven for is is sterilizing my jars, and it works well. I wash the jars and stash 'em in a 275-degree oven while I prep the contents and fill the jars. Works well and keeps 'em hot.
Thanks, Jenn. Yeah, I think I'll stick with the hot water bath. I don't want to go to all that trouble and then lose the "fruits of my labour".
Deffinatley Beamers boy. Great shots..:-)
How nice that Nitro will be staying with Janice! I am sure you'll miss his antics, hard to let your babies go. Good luck with the peaches.
i've never done the oven method. think the risk of the jars cracking or breaking is too great.
and then there's the chance you might get cut.
but, i usually do the stove method.
i haven't canned in about 4 years or so. its time consuming, but the end result is lovely peaches to eat when you want them. the bonus is, they make your house smell great!
It's great that you'll be able to keep up with Nitro in his new home. They're getting a wonderful horse. I'll be fun to watch you work with Rio.
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