Michael Trew wrote:

> On 6/13/2021 12:52 AM, GM wrote:
> > On Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 11:29:00 PM UTC-5, Michael Trew wrote:
> > > I'm not sure what recently compelled me to make a double recipe
> > > of toll house cookies, but it somehow came out to be about 9
> > > dozen cookies. In a house without A/C on a near 90 degree day,
> > > that wasn't my smartest idea.
> > >
> > > I decided to turn off the the pilot lights on my stove to save on
> > > heat in the kitchen, and supper was just a cold chipped chopped
> > > ham and provolone sandwich. The humidity has my fridge
> > > desperately needing defrosted as well. I suppose it's all better
> > > than snow, however.
> >
> >
> > Years ago I used to do a lot of home canning. I didn't have A/C,
> > and I'd often choose the hottest days to can. It would be SO hot
> > that it would be a "transcedental" experience - and accompanied by
> > LOTS of ice - cold beer...
> >
> > Couldn't do that now, I'd surely croak...
> >
>
> I have grandma's old huge enamel pot with the wire rack in the
> bottom. I might pick up some Ball jars and try my hand at canning
> this year. I planted a dozen tomato plants, so why not?

I've done jellies, jams and pickles at times. Fun to do.