[Diana in Wisconsin]

Why, Thank You! We broke into the Mayhaw jelly this weekend. Oh, my! How yummy! (What the heck is a Mayhaw, anyway? LOL!)

And we’ve got all summer to scheme, LOL!

I plan on perfecting Hot Pepper Jelly this year using Gabz’ recipe. Spread it over a block of cream cheese and serve with crackers; HEAVEN! :) (It’s also great on any meat sandwich.)

I’ll also have enough Red Lake Currants to make you a jelly from that.

Oh, we’ll be livin’ HIGH on the hog this year, LOL! :)

[JustaDumbBlonde]

Mayhaws are the fruit of a Riverflat Hawthorn tree, also called a "swamp apple" locally. Mayhaw trees grow mostly in wetland areas in the far Southern part of the country, from Florida over to Texas. We have 5 trees that we planted on the side of a hill leads down to one of our ponds. The little mayhaws are about the size of a cherry, but look like a miniature apple. Mayhaw jelly is a delicacy down here, but I dare say that it doesn't touch your raspberry!

Boy, we love jalapeno jelly and cream cheese too! Great on Wheat Thins, but my favorite is Bagel Crisps.

If you need some bread & butter pickles, or sweet pickle slices, just let me know because I have more than plenty.

As you are fond of sayin' ... LIFE IS GOOD!