it was a chutney year

Peach chutney happens every two to three years as our supply is slowly eaten on leftover pork sandwiches and other various food items. Usually these edibles are leftovers of somewhat suspect taste and the chutney enhances or disguises the flavors. The peaches were purchased at our favorite farm stand on Deschutes Road heading home from a Lassen camping trip. It's a two day process to make the chutney on day one and on day two to can it. There is something about the canning process that I enjoy. A connection with the past, when "putting up" was a necessity rather than an option.

 

The 2013 camping season was a good one, but this tent location spoiled me for the year. Alas, not many places left in the state like this one. And if I find any, I will keep them a secret.

I will end my year blogs with as close as I get to going to church. The green church, known by many who frequent the eastside of the Sierra. And give a thanks for the happy event to come in 2014, when my next door neighbors Mike and Michael can legally marry. Let's hope the Giants have a better 2014, go Timmy. Looking forward to new calendars tomorrow and a new year.