Pictured: Pear Ambrosia Conserve. I made this last December, some for me, some for gifts. (See the cranberry and popcorn garland. I was working on decorations for our Christmas tree at the time.) It’s not too early to prepare for your holiday baskets, and it’s a delicious treat any time of year. If you’ve got pears put up in the freezer or pantry, or are getting pears in right now (or soon), try it!
On a related note, if you missed it (or just want to read it again), here’s one of my personal favorite posts from last year. It involves pears, Clover, and a lot of nonsense. See: Pear Pressure. (You’ll be glad you did!)
Back to the BBB–one of these days, I’m going to sit down and actually count (from my master list of donors) how many Ball Blue Books have been given away. I’ve been doing this for about 9 months now, usually one a week, sometimes more. I’m guessing it’s somewhere on the order of at least 40 homecanning “bibles” so far have made it into the hands of people who want to can. I have many more to come. I’m so glad I can do this and I want to thank all the donors who make it possible week after week.
Remember, you can’t win if you don’t enter, so enter every week. Somebody has to win and it might as well be you! Entering is easy.
It’s a Ball Blue Book Project day! Today’s Ball Blue Book is sponsored by CB in TN.
For a chance to win: Leave a comment on this post and let me know you want it. You can just put (BBB) at the end of your comment or otherwise note that you want to be in the draw. One winner will be drawn by random comment number to receive a Ball Blue Book. Eligible entry cut-off is midnight Eastern (U.S.) time tonight (August 7). This post will be updated with the winner by 9 a.m. Eastern (U.S.) time tomorrow (August 8). Return to this post to claim your book if your name is drawn.
Find out more about the Ball Blue Book Project and become a sponsor.
UPDATE 08/08/10: The winning comment number, drawn by random.org, is #21, Jackie C. Email me at CITRgiveaways(at)aol.com with your full name and address for shipping!
THIS CONTEST IS CLOSED TO ENTRY.
ayenbe says:
I always read the the Blue Ball Giveaway posts… and really really really want one! (Just did my first tomatoes of the season!) Please please please pick me! 🙂
On August 7, 2010 at 2:10 am
Victoria Sturdevant says:
I’m making blueberry jam on Sunday! BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 2:11 am
Jean says:
Would love to win! (BBB)
On August 7, 2010 at 2:41 am
joanne says:
I’m not a big fan of pears but that is absolutely gorgeous…I may try it for gift giving this year. Thanks for sharing as always.
On August 7, 2010 at 3:17 am
blueberrylu says:
BBB please :woof:
On August 7, 2010 at 4:46 am
Laura B in Greenwood, IN says:
would love to win! BBB BBB BBB :dancingmonster:
On August 7, 2010 at 5:23 am
Connie Rogers says:
Hi Suzanne.I am making rhubarb marmalade Monday..Enter me in your drawing for the BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 5:59 am
Richelle says:
yes, yes, really! BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 6:20 am
Connie says:
Someone gave me two boxes of peaches yesterday. I really need this….
On August 7, 2010 at 6:39 am
Celia Allen says:
:happyflower: I want it! I’ll keep trying till you pick my name! Beautiful looking Pear Ambrosia Conserve! Pick me for the BBB!
Mrs. Turkey
On August 7, 2010 at 7:00 am
Sharon says:
Would love the BBB, always looking for new canning recipes.
On August 7, 2010 at 7:05 am
debbie says:
I would really like to have the BBB.
On August 7, 2010 at 7:06 am
Snapper119 says:
I would *heart* to win a BBB please!
On August 7, 2010 at 7:12 am
Jennifer says:
I would love to win the BBB. My kids and I just made some pickles this week and they had such fun!
On August 7, 2010 at 7:21 am
Cyndi says:
I would love to win the BBB. I have a desire to do something with peaches….I’m sure the answer is in there.
On August 7, 2010 at 7:36 am
Glenie says:
Love chicken in the road I read it everyday. BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 7:51 am
Jade says:
This home schooling Mother of 4 loves reading Chicken in the Road!! Pick me!!BBB :pinkpig: :chicken: :turtle: :shimmy:
On August 7, 2010 at 7:59 am
Higglytown says:
I would LOVE to win BBB. Just barely learning to can and need all the help I can get.
On August 7, 2010 at 8:09 am
Anke says:
I think it is great that you are still doing this giveaway! The conserve you made looks very pretty, bet it was delicious.
BBB please.
On August 7, 2010 at 8:09 am
Rhonda says:
Good morning and yes I love pears. My SIL made pear preserves years ago and I’ve been wanting her to make more, you know how something someone else makes tastes better? BBB please.
On August 7, 2010 at 8:15 am
Jackie C says:
Please enter me for the BBB. I’m almost ready to make the Hot Peppeer Butter. The “peach man” hasn’t shown up in the neighborhood yet, so I’m waiting on him for the “good ones”. I have to race the horses to the abandoned pear tree in the meadow across the way, but pear pie is calling my name. :hungry:
On August 7, 2010 at 8:18 am
TrinaV says:
BBB oh please please please!
On August 7, 2010 at 8:29 am
Jenny says:
I need that! Pick me! :duck:
On August 7, 2010 at 8:34 am
marymac says:
Wow!! That jelly looks so good!! Put me down for the BBB please.
On August 7, 2010 at 8:34 am
Amy Cook in WI says:
BBB all the way…hope to win this one!
On August 7, 2010 at 8:43 am
PossumManor says:
BBB I never win the lottery, so maybe I will win this.
On August 7, 2010 at 8:43 am
Rachel says:
I’ve never canned anything before, but I would love to try! I think the BBB would be a nice start…
On August 7, 2010 at 8:45 am
Teri says:
would love to win a BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 8:49 am
Bonnie says:
One of these days. . . BBB!
On August 7, 2010 at 8:54 am
scorwin says:
Please enter me for BBB. I’m trying again.
On August 7, 2010 at 9:11 am
Suzanne says:
Oooo, I want one! BBB!!!
On August 7, 2010 at 9:20 am
Amber says:
BBB please! Clovers babies are gorgeous!
On August 7, 2010 at 9:23 am
Michelle says:
The Ball Blue Book is DEFINATELY on my wish list!!!! Right now, I am in the midst of canning green beans and pickle relish. I’ll move on to pears hopefully by the end of the weekend. BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 9:26 am
Lauren says:
BBB, pretty please. :happyflower:
On August 7, 2010 at 9:28 am
Betty says:
Love your blog! You have a very interesting life to read about, my grandson especially enjoys all the animal stories. BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 9:29 am
Erin says:
One of these days, I’m bound to win! BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 9:33 am
Stephanie says:
Wandering through your pages has become a Saturday morning addiction as I discover things I want to try and incorporate into the weekend’s activities with my son. Thank you so much for this journey.
BBB please 🙂
On August 7, 2010 at 9:34 am
Amy Manwell says:
I would love to win a BBB. Today is my daughters birthday and that would be a great thing to have because she loves to be in the kitchen with her mama.
On August 7, 2010 at 9:37 am
Sarah says:
OH BOY!! That Pear Ambrosia Conserve looks delightful!!! BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 9:40 am
northcountrygirl says:
Please enter me in the Ball Blue Book drawing. Thank you. BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 9:43 am
Nancy says:
How pretty that conserve is and it would be a beautiful addition to a Christmas basket! BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 9:43 am
pdelainey says:
BBB please :clover:
On August 7, 2010 at 9:43 am
leavesofthefall says:
BBB is a gem. Enter me please. :happyflower:
On August 7, 2010 at 9:47 am
Langela says:
I’d love one! BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 9:53 am
Melanie says:
BBB please!
On August 7, 2010 at 9:53 am
Pat says:
I really need a new book. Just got finished making Peach Honey and canning Field Corn.
BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 10:12 am
Shannon J says:
BBB, please…canning peaches right now using internet instructions. 🙂
On August 7, 2010 at 10:15 am
Ashlee says:
I really want to start canning! BBB please!
On August 7, 2010 at 10:19 am
Martha says:
Love, love, love your blog…faithfully read it most everyday!! Canning Onion Marmalade on Monday!! BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 10:20 am
Maribeth Shreve says:
I need this book! I am canning Peach Preserves and Apple OPie filling today but do not have the current BBB!
Maribeth in
WV
On August 7, 2010 at 10:22 am
mommafox says:
Would love to be the winner of a BBB. Surely there are some recipes in there to help an “old dog” learn some new tricks. :woof: :woof:
On August 7, 2010 at 10:25 am
Merlin says:
BBB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Preeeeeety Pleeeeeeeease?) 😀
On August 7, 2010 at 10:29 am
Marianne G says:
Want to try my hand at canning! BBB please!
On August 7, 2010 at 10:44 am
Amy says:
BBB please!
On August 7, 2010 at 11:27 am
Debbie in Memphis says:
I’d love to win 🙂 Thanks Suzanne and CB in TN!!
On August 7, 2010 at 11:31 am
Denise :) says:
Please, please, PLEASE! I would like one of these books *very* much!! BBB *Hugs!* 🙂
On August 7, 2010 at 11:32 am
Linda T. says:
I would love a chance to win….thanks to all the donors!
On August 7, 2010 at 11:51 am
Sue Nugent says:
:snuggle: Your BBB would come in handy during this season. I rely on the internet since most of my books burned in our housefire of 07, including my cook and canning books.Please enter me in your drawing.
On August 7, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Susan W. says:
I’d love to learn to can pickles and preserves. My toast this am was sad without jam. BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 12:04 pm
Miss Becky says:
Suzanne, your pear ambrosia looks so delicious and beautiful. I want to make some. BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 12:08 pm
geena22 says:
:hissyfit: I really really want BBB! 😀
On August 7, 2010 at 12:10 pm
Susan says:
I would love a BBB !!! I need all the help I can get !
On August 7, 2010 at 12:12 pm
claudia w says:
I would love to have that Big Beautiful Book…BBB!
Thanks for the opportunity!
On August 7, 2010 at 12:18 pm
Dorothy says:
:hungry: Would love one of those BBB’s! Love your blog.
On August 7, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Kathy in FL says:
I’d love to win! Pick me for the BBB!
On August 7, 2010 at 12:28 pm
Ruth C says:
I’m so excited that finally I have the place where I can do canning! And I’d love to start it off with the Ball Blue Book–enter me, please!
On August 7, 2010 at 12:48 pm
floreksa says:
oooh I’d love one!!! BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Rose H says:
The preserves look delicious!
Please enter me for the BBB, thank you.
On August 7, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Runningtrails says:
Your conserve looks delicious!!
I’d love the Blue Ball Book!
On August 7, 2010 at 1:19 pm
Mokihana says:
I’d love to win the BBB… mine is in tatters!
On August 7, 2010 at 1:39 pm
mariah says:
Thank you for doing these giveaways, and thank you to those who sponsor them! Pick me!! 🙂 BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 1:44 pm
Patsy Melton says:
Great looking preserves–BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 2:05 pm
Diane says:
I used to can peaches and pears and would love a BBB book!
On August 7, 2010 at 2:12 pm
Rose says:
Would love a BBB.
On August 7, 2010 at 2:30 pm
Denise says:
I would love to win BBB!
On August 7, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Denise says:
I would love to win BBB!
On August 7, 2010 at 3:06 pm
Mell says:
Last year was my first year home canning & I plan on doing it again this year, that conserve looks yummy 😀 (BBB)
On August 7, 2010 at 3:26 pm
paula m says:
So far I’ve only managed apple butter. It’s such a thrill to say “Yes!I made this with my own little hands.” Now I need to branch out. Would love a book to get me on my way.
On August 7, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Luann says:
BBB- winning would be awesome!
On August 7, 2010 at 3:47 pm
jan~n~tn says:
Guess I don’t get out enough…would like to ask where you got the doughnut cutter(aug 4 post)? It looks well made and would last a long time.
Put me in for the BBB please.
On August 7, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Suzanne McMinn says:
Jan–the doughnut cutter came from Amazon! Just put in “doughnut cutter” on Amazon and you’ll find them. They’re not expensive!
On August 7, 2010 at 4:31 pm
rivergirl says:
Would love to try canning. I do put things in the freezer & make jelly. want to try more :snoopy:
On August 7, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Melody says:
I not only really want to win one I need one.Please put me in the drawing.
On August 7, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Lise says:
I’d love to have a BBB!
On August 7, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Mel says:
I would love a BBB!!!!
On August 7, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Terri Draeger says:
Nice looking ambrosian conserve! working on lemon curd today…
please add me to BBB draw, thank you!
On August 7, 2010 at 5:20 pm
Bonnie says:
I would love a BBB! Now that I am retired I will have more time to plant more than the 4 tomato plants I had this year.
On August 7, 2010 at 5:24 pm
Brenda E says:
I would love a BBB. Thanks so much Suzanne for the opportunity. You are one in a million.
On August 7, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Brenda E says:
I would love a BBB. Thanks so much Suzanne for the opportunity. You are one in a million.
On August 7, 2010 at 5:57 pm
ann austin says:
I would love to win the BBB!!!
That photo looks like jewels sparkling in the light, but so much better because it feeds your heart and your family.
blessedcountrygirl
On August 7, 2010 at 6:01 pm
dawn young says:
I am doing some dills and peach mango jam today. Would really enjoy getting a bbb
On August 7, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Debbie Linkous says:
I’d love it to be me this week! BBB please!
On August 7, 2010 at 7:08 pm
Kirsten S says:
I’d love to be entered for the BBB!
On August 7, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Michelle says:
I would like to win the BBB!
On August 7, 2010 at 7:40 pm
hoosiergal says:
Would love to win to give to a friend I’m teaching to can.BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 8:47 pm
Lavon says:
Please consider this an formal (or informal) request to LET ME WIN!!! Thanks and love your stories. Can’t wait for Ross to graduate.
On August 7, 2010 at 9:01 pm
Jan says:
Would love to have the BBB, and would put it to lots of use!
On August 7, 2010 at 9:23 pm
Lisa Faulkner says:
Please enter me for the BBB 😀
On August 7, 2010 at 10:40 pm
Raeann says:
I have just started following your blog a couple of weeks ago. I didn’t know you had a BBB giveaway every week! I am one of those looky-lou’s who don’t usually comment, but I can’t miss this! Please enter me in your BBB Giveaway!
Blessings!
On August 7, 2010 at 10:57 pm
Krista Miller says:
I would love to have a copy of this book. As someone who has never canned anything In my life, what better way to start. BBB.
On August 7, 2010 at 11:03 pm
Katherine says:
yes please! Your website, recipes, pictures and stories have inspired me!
BBB
On August 7, 2010 at 11:36 pm
farmershae says:
BBB me please!!! :shimmy:
On August 8, 2010 at 12:26 am
Emily says:
BBB for ME ME ME, Please, please, please!
On August 8, 2010 at 12:36 am
MAYBELLINE says:
BBB
and I bet I’m too late.
On August 8, 2010 at 12:46 am