We had a number of blemished tomatoes in our garden for the second growing season, from a bit too much rain.  I taught my husband how to clean them, blanche them and then purify them in the blender.

The next part of the job was mine – homemade spaghetti sauce to be canned!

I engaged my son to help me on Saturday.  He needed something to do and I needed to keep his brain entertained.

The best part (besides individual attention from the Mom)?  The popping of the lids as they sealed!  He had a BLAST waiting, counting and watching the lids seal.