tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post3379502990581514861..comments2024-03-29T05:52:13.021+00:00Comments on Diary of a (retired) teacher: WednesdayJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-56366340176892470172021-06-03T12:48:06.160+01:002021-06-03T12:48:06.160+01:00It does work with rhubarb, you just have simmer it...It does work with rhubarb, you just have simmer it gently for a short while after straining ... which unfortunately does dilute some of the alcoholic properties :-(Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-64233707538348083972021-06-03T09:51:44.662+01:002021-06-03T09:51:44.662+01:00Better! I like vodka :-) Better! I like vodka :-) Crafty in the Medhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365932964481050936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-69935231700789053482021-06-03T07:15:51.544+01:002021-06-03T07:15:51.544+01:00Joy I use the same technique to make vanilla essen...Joy I use the same technique to make vanilla essence by puting the old pods in vodka.Diane Eppshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02227325305615990424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-52789611441130346262021-06-03T07:05:22.015+01:002021-06-03T07:05:22.015+01:00I love it, it has such a good, natural flavour.
xx...I love it, it has such a good, natural flavour.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-44588384624468082702021-06-03T07:04:38.382+01:002021-06-03T07:04:38.382+01:00A pleasure. I hope you like it if you have a go.
...A pleasure. I hope you like it if you have a go.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-57377829412168882422021-06-03T07:04:04.606+01:002021-06-03T07:04:04.606+01:00If you don't like gin, you could use vodka ins...If you don't like gin, you could use vodka instead. It works just as well. :-)<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-71885259542627292182021-06-03T07:03:03.154+01:002021-06-03T07:03:03.154+01:00The flavoured gin sounds great. I've only ever...The flavoured gin sounds great. I've only ever flavoured vodka before, so I might just give tis a try. XJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837629817375132149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-32069475373383636702021-06-02T23:47:26.095+01:002021-06-02T23:47:26.095+01:00Thank you so much for the directions. One gets a b...Thank you so much for the directions. One gets a bit tired of rhubarb pie, cake or loaves after awhile. Rhubarb gin (or vodka) would make a lovely change.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-87469213087847727412021-06-02T20:01:41.914+01:002021-06-02T20:01:41.914+01:00It's sort of a board and a hot thing that remo...It's sort of a board and a hot thing that removes creases.<br />xx<br />Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-42570738322055272262021-06-02T18:19:19.838+01:002021-06-02T18:19:19.838+01:00Fascinating how to give gin different flavours! Gi...Fascinating how to give gin different flavours! Gin isn’t my favourite drink but with a touch of a fruit flavour it could make me change my mind . Thanks for sharing . Keep well. Amanda x Crafty in the Medhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365932964481050936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-65641705000632568862021-06-02T15:38:49.065+01:002021-06-02T15:38:49.065+01:00What is this 'ironing' thing that you ment...What is this 'ironing' thing that you mention :-) Flavouring gin with boiled sweets is utterly brilliant.It would give it a pretty colour too. Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049568808770731003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-49470956234584107682021-06-02T13:28:47.306+01:002021-06-02T13:28:47.306+01:00She diluted it to make cordial type drink when she...She diluted it to make cordial type drink when she served it. Sorry, I can't remember the details but the programmes are available on catch up.Eileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-32881372113779674742021-06-02T12:56:35.220+01:002021-06-02T12:56:35.220+01:00I'm not sure that would work with rhubarb but ...I'm not sure that would work with rhubarb but I've done that with strawberries and they are wonderful.<br />Maybe I will try then cooking the rhubarb and see what I end up with. It's got to be worth a try.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-26212425765773961202021-06-02T12:55:22.357+01:002021-06-02T12:55:22.357+01:00Oh, I bet that is good. Thanks for the idea - mus...Oh, I bet that is good. Thanks for the idea - must give it a whirl. I love citrussy things.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-43986922742114559472021-06-02T12:25:25.502+01:002021-06-02T12:25:25.502+01:00Your mention of rhubarb gin brought to mind a rece...Your mention of rhubarb gin brought to mind a recent comment by Prue Leith in her 'Cook Clever Waste Less' programme. She poured brandy and vodka (I think) over orange peel and said it needed to steep for a month but better if you could leave it for longer - in her house she manages a month and two days!Eileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-60401111564870354922021-06-02T11:55:13.979+01:002021-06-02T11:55:13.979+01:00Brilliant gin/vodka fruit recipes, and don't f...Brilliant gin/vodka fruit recipes, and don't forget once you strain the gin from the fruit you can eat the alcohol steeped fruit with ice-cream, it's gorgeous!!Sue https://www.blogger.com/profile/04947919568474743963noreply@blogger.com