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Jul. 8th, 2010 11:10 pmAnother one of those irritatingly hot days. Thank the higher powers for a/c units. It didn't make the house super cool but it allowed me to get a few things done.
I made apricot rhubarb jam today. Why on a very hot day would I do this? Because I had to. I had the fruit. Miss Biscuit was asleep. Senor Onion was playing quietly in the living room. I had the time. It is an absolutely pretty color and tastes really good. It isn't a giant batch but it is something to add to the cupboard. I have made seven different kinds of jam so far this year. (technically six jams and one marmalade but whatever) I have probably another five on the list. I need to see if there are any pickling cukes at the market. The urge to pickle things is coming on strong. I think I may need more glass jars.
My brother Mike's birthday is tomorrow. (he's my youngest brother) I am hosting dinner and all that jazz. I have made him a bittersweet chocolate pecan pie and I am slow-cooking some pork for pulled pork sandwiches. There will also be potato salad, ambrosia salad, watermelon and agua fresca. Plus enough cheese, olives and pickles to make sure everyone gets their full dose of salt. There will be family, snark and playing with children.
I was feeling kind of grumpy today. The heat does that. I was all wound up and ready to do a full on rant on LJ but I have calmed down since then. Cake and ice cream will do that to a person.
Maybe reading a book on meditation is helping too.
I made apricot rhubarb jam today. Why on a very hot day would I do this? Because I had to. I had the fruit. Miss Biscuit was asleep. Senor Onion was playing quietly in the living room. I had the time. It is an absolutely pretty color and tastes really good. It isn't a giant batch but it is something to add to the cupboard. I have made seven different kinds of jam so far this year. (technically six jams and one marmalade but whatever) I have probably another five on the list. I need to see if there are any pickling cukes at the market. The urge to pickle things is coming on strong. I think I may need more glass jars.
My brother Mike's birthday is tomorrow. (he's my youngest brother) I am hosting dinner and all that jazz. I have made him a bittersweet chocolate pecan pie and I am slow-cooking some pork for pulled pork sandwiches. There will also be potato salad, ambrosia salad, watermelon and agua fresca. Plus enough cheese, olives and pickles to make sure everyone gets their full dose of salt. There will be family, snark and playing with children.
I was feeling kind of grumpy today. The heat does that. I was all wound up and ready to do a full on rant on LJ but I have calmed down since then. Cake and ice cream will do that to a person.
Maybe reading a book on meditation is helping too.
