The box of citrus came and the grapefruits and tangelos look beautiful and very fresh, the Valencia Oranges looked like they needed to be dealt with first. Therefore I went to work on Wednesday and made the Orange Marmalade first. It was quite labor-intense but well worth it, both for the result and the learning process. The Marmalade is very fruity and has beautiful color. It is a bit runny still, although it may still set up more. Nobody seems to mind though. It is not bitter at all, and maybe a bit too tame for Marmalade purists. A more traditional marmalade would have more peels, be thicker and a bit bitter.

On Thursday morning I got a call from my neighbor who had a childcare issue so I ended up spending a very pleasant day with a 2-year old. Of course, the grapefruits have to wait. On top of it, a client sent me some work due on Monday, and that will have to take priority anyway. The job is not very large and I get probably get through in the evenings. My neighbor will look after my children on Sunday and it will all work out in the end. I get to the Grapefruit at some point over the weekend. Good thing they were so fresh when they came.

I have saved the peels from the oranges that I wanted to candy and put up in syrup. I may have to pop them in the freezer. I managed to string up some lemon and orange peel strips and they look beautiful hanging in my window in the sunlight. I'll see if I can take a picture later. Now, I have to take over from Mr. Rogers and get back to the playdough. (Sorry, time no proof or edit).  11:45:10 AM    
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