Still trucking along...

I am still doing a pretty good job of avoiding the grocery store.  I have had to pick up a few things here and there, but nothing like I normally do.  I have been getting a little more creative with meals and making substitutions.  It's been a nice learning experience.

I did get some pears last week.  I have been asking everybody I know if they know of anyone with a pear tree.  I think the heat really did a number on the trees because those who have trees, don't have pears!  A lady I know went to a local produce auction and she got me 25 lbs. of local pears for $4.50!  I canned halves and made pear butter.  I have another 20 lbs. coming next week from Azure Standard too.

I also starting pulling out my tomato plants.  I still had a few green tomatoes on the plants, so I picked those and made Green Tomato Hot Dog Relish from the Ball book.