Heritage Hill Homestead

Something done at the end of the day

It seems like some days I just don't feel like I accomplished anything.  Today we made several batches of jam, and any type of canning makes me feel good!  I made 2 batches of Apple Pie Jam, it is delicious.  I found the recipe a couple years ago and tried it then, but it didn't turn out just right.  Today it did.......Yeah!  Here is a picture of the first batch, it is apricot jam.

Some friends came by late afternoon to visit, we hadn't seen them much lately, so that was fun.

It was much colder today, and the forecast isn't the greatest, for the next week it isn't supposed to be above freezing much at all.  That means back to frozen water pans for the critters.  It was warm enough for a couple of days that a lot of the snow and ice melted, but left enough that it is really slick in places now again.  I have a great pair of cleats for the bottom of my shoes that make it impossible to slide.......I love that!

I spent some time off and on today reading blogs on here, that can be addicting!  I have learned a lot and gotten some good sounding recipes from all of you.  BUT, it can sure burn up a lot of time in a hurry if I am not careful!

I am inspired by the planning many of you do as far as meals and  household chores, I realize I need a plan and really need to work on being more organized.  I need to declutter, and have started to do some this month.  After all, there are only 2 of us here and there is no reason for our house to get out of hand.  Now that doesn't count all of our "babies" outside........there are many furry friends to take care of around the barnyard!

God's blessings on you, yours and the work of your hands.

Marilyn~at Heritage Hill Homestead

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{ 10:18, Sunday, January 28, 2007 } { Posted by BlueApple }

Would love your recipes if you'd like to share! Your apricot jam looks so pretty!
J