Happy weekend everyone!
Halena, Braden, my sister, and I headed over to Honey Hill Orchard for some raspberry picking today. We braved the bees and the unseasonably cool weather, as it felt more like we should be heading to the pumpkin patch than the berry patch. We were determined to pick enough raspberries to make our own jam. You heard me right...homemade jam! Impressed? So was I. Quite honestly, the whole canning thing makes me a little nervous, and I'm still shocked it turned out so well! It was a lot of work, but we had a ton of fun. And, the best part was the amazing homemade apple cider donuts that they sell at Honey Hill...after gulping one down, my sister said, "that was the best donut I've ever had!" Oooo, and it was...
Oh, and the SHOP will finally open up for pre-orders on September 1st! Yeah!!! I will have an official grand opening later in September, when all of my beautiful Jeanne d' Arc Living products arrive...but you may begin placing pre-orders on Tuesday if you would like to be sure to reserve an item.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend :)
Tracey
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23 comments:
First can you send some of your unseasonably cool weather our way? Were burning up literally out here. Second, how fun to go berry picking, I adore Raspberries and they are almost $5 a pint here in Southern Cali. Congratulations on your shop too, can't wait to see all the Goodies.Jamie
Hi Tracey
Great collage of images. I love pink with red, has great impact.
Your kids are sweeties, I bet they had fun picking berries! Well good luck with the shop, looking forward to seeing the goodies.! Julie
I would like to place a pre-order on some of those donuts! Yum!!!
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Julie M.
Great job on the berry picking and canning. We've been picking and canning this summer too. I have a big question for your regarding your wonderful new shop: my best friend and I are dying to know if you will be shipping to Canada?!! We love Jeanne d'Arc Living magazine and products!
Hello Tracey, that looks like so much fun! Wish we were getting some of your cool weather here, it is in the high 90's every day... I love making jam, especially with fresh raspberries... the apple cider donuts sound sooo yummy! I can't wait to see your shop on Tuesday... Bisous... Julie Marie
what a wonderful activity. i have never been berry picking or made jam. i know, not very domestic. can't wait till your shop opens. how exciting. congrats!!!
So so so lovely...I adore raspberry jam...I make it every year too! I am so excited about your shop!!!! I have to add you to my blog roll so I do not miss a post...off to do that now!
Raspberries! My favorite.
Your children are looking like they enjoyed every minute of it.
Can't wait for your opening.
Hugs,
June
you know i am dying to go berry picking...
i will live vicariously thru you.
xo
Oh it looks like so much fun! My Dad planted blueberry bushes in my backyard; we didn't get enough this season to try to make jam, though:) Maybe next year...
Wow ~ those raspberries look AMAZING ~ and congrats on making your own jam. I have wimped out and still take everything to my mother in law and she makes it for me. Someday I will try again.....
Can't wait to see your shop. Looked like such a fun day. I LOVE doughnuts:)
Hi Tracey,
Great collage. Nothing like fresh picked berries. Can't wait to see your shop.
I am VERY impressed that you made homemade jam! And I VERY excited your shop is opening soon! Yipee!!!!!!!
I love raspberries in any and every form. And great job on that jam!
all your pictures are beautiful! making jam is a lot of work but it is worth it! thanks for visiting :)
great photo collage...looks like a ton of fun!
xx
chasity
I just read your entire blog! I love it! And I LOVE Jeanne d' Arc, so I am so excited about your shop opening!
Adrienne
trace - i am ridiculously excited for tomorrow, to see some of your amazing products.
i LOVE a new shop - and i LOVE your taste, so this will be a good news/bad news situation for us.
GOOD NEWS: you'll get a loyal and frequent customer.
BAD NEWS: my husband may revoke
Now my store bought jam just doesn't look the same after your homemade jam!!! did you say "shopping"? How can a girl not shop on the 1st day of September... yippee,
LuLu
I love berry picking! Good for you for making jam!
Great photos...I think we would be hanging out all the time if we lived near each other:-) I had intended on making jam but we ate all the berries first!
oo so yummy !
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