I love this alcoholic drink, it’s fresh and has full on flavour, it is also so easy to make. I picked up the recipe thanks this blog  http://2friends4cooking.com many thanks to you both for your kind permission to share.
You will need the following

8 Organic unwaxed Lemoms
1 ltr Vodka
350g White Sugar
1 ltr Water (I use tap [...]

I have made these bars in the hope they will stave off my crisp addiction. I have agreed with my daughter to fore go the three C’s; chocolate..mmm, cake and crisps for the forty days of Lent.  We have done this over the years making Easter eggs all the more appreciated and enjoyed.  Mostly we [...]

So sorry if I gave you false hope.  Ummm…that really good peeler, with the ceramic blade and twisty thing for the left or right handed, the all singing all dancing one is now condemned to the bin.
I know,  I was so pleased to find one that was going to be perfect but alas, it was [...]

Today is the 4th November and I have picked Swiss Chard for the garden, we still have tomatoes and chillies outside, we are not unusual this year as it seems several others I know are experiencing the same bonus due to the very clement weather, we hope it continues on for a while.
I have been [...]

Thanks to Richard for taking the time to update the old header, it’s much appreciated.

The two red current bushes planted in 2007 have  produced some currents, not many,  about a pound or so  but I wanted  make some jelly and save it for the winter.
This jelly is ideal for serving with lamb or venison, but as I don’t eat meat it’s just fine for me on scones with lashings [...]

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Its been a week of new things; I have planted my first sugar cane. It arrive fresh from a site on Ebay, a length of about 2 1/2 feet or 75cm. I cut it into three pieces leaving plenty of room for the shield like buds to sprout. It has to be kept  warm [...]

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all those who are celebrating.  I hope its been fun and enjoyable.

What a strange day, re-decorating the bedroom, well, that’ll be some of it, shopping where I forgot the tomatoes. I have a brain like a sieve sometimes. A visit from a friend.  Then  finishing  with the ironing, (completed, thank goodness). Giving me just enough time to check on tweets  near and far.
I love Twitter, it [...]