Other than needing an operation for carpal-tunnel problems, this looks like a fun idea - let the kids do it!
#1 - I took a chance & gave a jar to the lady who cuts my hair this past Wednesday. When she pulled the jar out of the bag she "screamed" ... I kid you not! Gave me brief scare, but it turned out to be a scream of joy - evidently, she loves the stuff & even tried to make some a few months ago, but it was a 'flop'. BEST reaction ever!! :-)
#2 - Found out this morning (because I wasn't paying attention) that our church has a Holiday Bake Sale tomorrow morning. They're looking for cookies, other baked goods ... and jellies/jam. The items will be sold with proceeds going to good causes. So, I am donating 4 jars of the Jalapeno Pepper Jelly. I spent about 2 hours 'dressing up' the jars (which was actually a lot of fun) and I think they're right cute. Next year, I'll make a batch just for this sale - they do it every year.
Ho Ho Ho & Happy Jalapeno!!
The back of the picture tied to each jar tells what it is, gives some serving suggestions, etc.
We're about to hit the solstice, I've been holding on tight on the way down, so far though, the winter's been open and civilized. In perhaps ten weeks the landscape will start to wake up again. I know we're on the right track when the sycamore trees (common in cities because they thrive in lower oxygen environments) start to give off that nice aroma.