tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285189315308720995.post1789753070864497458..comments2024-01-10T12:13:54.846-05:00Comments on Heidi's Head: How are you spending your Saturday?Heidihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04789702680971615990noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285189315308720995.post-69405842571054259872010-05-15T22:35:47.754-04:002010-05-15T22:35:47.754-04:00We spent part of the day at the local Tractor Supp...We spent part of the day at the local Tractor Supply store for a 4-H fundraiser - bake sale. We did well. In the middle of it all I went and cleaned hubby's grandmother's house like I do every week. I came home and started planning school work - after unloading the truck - for next week. Shaking this up and trying something new. I had dinner at my in-laws who live across the driveway. Now I'm on the computer wasting time when I SHOULD be sound asleep. It's been a good day.berrypatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549788623907370094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285189315308720995.post-41876657412524163262010-05-15T22:20:26.251-04:002010-05-15T22:20:26.251-04:00sounds like my Saturday...pretty unproductive exce...sounds like my Saturday...pretty unproductive except for the dessert I made to take to a dinner.care-inhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18300483438632587870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285189315308720995.post-46542658715346232982010-05-15T15:56:11.624-04:002010-05-15T15:56:11.624-04:00SOunds like a good day. We just got back from the ...SOunds like a good day. We just got back from the zoo and I blogged about it with lots of pictures here:<br />http://ourbusyhomeschool.blogspot.com/2010/05/polar-bears-at-zoo.html<br /><br />Tons of fun!Tristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14483248387092516827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285189315308720995.post-91760699412204494652010-05-15T14:35:35.444-04:002010-05-15T14:35:35.444-04:00Hi Heidi,
From The University of Georgia Coopera...Hi Heidi, <br /><br />From The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension book, "So Easy to Preserve"<br /><br />9 cups crushed berries<br />6 cups sugar<br /><br />sterilize canning jars. Combine berries and sugar. Bring slowly to a boil, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves. Cook rapidly to, or almost to, jellying point, depending on whether a firm or soft jam is desired. As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking. Pour hot jam into hot jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe jar rims and adjust lids. Process 5 minutes in a Boiling Water Bath. <br /><br />It's a great book...better than Ball in my opinion. Just make sure you sterilize jars first since you are only processing the jam for 5 minutes to seal.<br /><br />It sounds yummy. Let me know how it goes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408784310945186059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285189315308720995.post-64819013611052560862010-05-15T13:56:21.319-04:002010-05-15T13:56:21.319-04:00well, clearly, I am blogging. lol, but I have also...well, clearly, I am blogging. lol, but I have also been doing some house cleaning. There is a pile of ironing staring back at me. Then we are off to some graduation parties (Univ of New Mexico) and then we will call it a day. The kids were striving earlier, so now THEY are cleaning the house (2 oldest. They know how to vacuum, dust, clean glass doors, pick up room, empty dishwasher, dry dishes, fold laundry. Not that they are doing all of this today, but there is a benefit to training early!) They both just told me they are not going to strive. lol. Job well done kids! Time for me to go iron!cooperkelly4https://www.blogger.com/profile/02849137566164878759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5285189315308720995.post-30679698846579138412010-05-15T11:48:52.774-04:002010-05-15T11:48:52.774-04:00I have a great and simple recipe for blackberry ja...I have a great and simple recipe for blackberry jam and will get it out and e-mail that to you later.<br /><br />I am doing the same. I should be working around the house, getting organized but the rainy day outside makes me want to stay in front of the computer with my hot tea and laze the day away.<br /><br />Enjoy the rest of your day!Just an Average American Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04817766570586636088noreply@blogger.com