Pomegranates are in season!!

I love pomegranates! We always had them as a special treat when I was growing up. Of course, then I didn't realize all of the wonderful health benefits. They are full of antioxidants and vitamin C and more. They are only in season from October through January, and they are on sale at many stores right now. Some of you may feel intimidated by these sweet little gems because you find them hard to open or messy. Click on the link below to view a video on the best and least messy way to open a pomegranate. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jho9NVKBZqE

Veggies on Sale

If your family likes canned veggies, this is the week to stock up your pantry! King Soopers has Del Monte canned veggies on sale for 2/$1. At this price, you can afford to buy a couple of cases. Perfect way to fill up your pantry, or maybe purchase a few cans to donate to the food bank.

Updated Information from Aurora Cannery

1. The Aurora cannery staff greatly appreciated those individuals who came and helped process pears this past week. This year's pear crop was fantastic. The pears were large and very sweet. We hope that all those who came to process the pears were satisfied with their purchase.
2. For those individuals that were signed up for pears and were not able to attend because of the weather, the cannery staff is canning pear sauce on Tuesday, November 3rd and Wednesday, November 4th at 8:00 am and again on Thursday, November 5th at 6 pm. If you come and help process pear sauce, you can purchase surplus canned pears if available. This invitation is also open to anyone interested in helping with *pear sauce.
3. Please note a schedule change in November. The cannery staff has cancelled Wednesday, November 11th. If you are interested in canning black, pinto or white beans the only session now available is Thursday, November 12th at 6 pm.
4. Christmas Jam Gift Box - These gift boxes are not preassembled. Those interested in the gift box would need to attend the cannery to help process the jam, purchase the jams and boxes separately and then assemble them at home. When signing up for jam, the cannery staff will need to know what flavors and how many jars/cases you want to purchase. The jam flavors that will be available this year are Blackberry, Loganberry, Peach, Raspberry and Strawberry.

Sincerely,

The Aurora Cannery Staff

*The cannery staff has had many inquiries about pear sauce. Pear sauce is similar in texture to applesauce. Because pears are sometimes sweeter than apples, pear sauce can have less added sugar. Some cannery patrons have said that they use pear sauce as a substitute for oil in baking low fat baked goods. Food for thought.

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