My best friend Jo asked if I’d like to go to St Jacobs Farmers’ Market with her. I didn’t realize she meant at 6:30 am – before the sun. I made it, more or less. I had a few things to pick up, just a few peppers, maybe seven or eight, to do a vegetarian entrĂ©e for my family’s Thanksgiving,(1) but ended up buying way more than I need.
Jo also bought tons of peppers, and planned to make red pepper jelly with them, and in a fit of (over?)enthusiasm I decided I would do the same. I’ve never canned anything before in my life.
Below is what occurred, including the recipe for red pepper jelly that was excellent when Jo made it. Footnotes provide irreverent commentary and additional advice. Continue reading »
Footnotes:
- If you want the stuffed peppers recipe – let me know! [↩]





