We’ve been doing some renovations don’t you just love the new taps???? 😀 😀
Another stolen moment from FB.
 Cucumber-Tea-Ni is the winning cocktail from the February 2013 Green Cocktail Contest.
Created by Mixologist Jason Walsh, head mixologist at Bistro La Promenade in New York City.
The recipe for the syrup is below and is very easy to mix up and I think you will find it useful in other cocktails as well. The vodka recommended here is Tito’s, a vodka produced in Texas. It is distilled from corn, making it a very interesting addition to this cocktail that will be ideal anytime and for any occasion.
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 I am the grateful recipient of the Inner Peace Award
This is the message I was sent
I’ve an award for you, for the person who you are and the things you share with the world
Thank you for that..
Namasté, Summer
Thank you so much Summer  for this beautiful award, and your kind words,
 I love what it represents…
The only rules to accepting this award is to add it to your blog, and to share some kind words with that person.
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I am a born again camper.
Growing up our summer vacations were spent travelling all over Ontario camping…..many times I’d whine and complain especially as I got a little older but thinking back, camping was the best vacation ever!
My mum is in her early 70’s and still is an avid camper, hiker and canoe-r 🙂  she would take daughter #1  along with my sister and niece #1 and nephew #1 and meet my brother before he had a family of his own and go camping for a week.
I went camping last year for the first time in 30 years….makes me sound quite old….
Last year for my 44th birthday I was presented with the most amazing tent ever!!! It has travelled all over the world and finally ended up with me 😀
It’s a tent made by Black & Edgington and I think this is probably one of the originals.
I have never been so happy with a gift EVER, the smell of old damp canvas…..ahhhhhh one of the best scents in the world!!!!
It was THE BEST Birthday I have ever had, my family went all out and I’ll never forget it!!!! You can read all about it if you like here  and here  😀
That is my lovely sister and I can you see the similarities??? I didn’t think so ….. she is soooo the milk mans daughter LOL
I can’t wait to go camping again….and I’m even more excited since I found this site called Buzz Feed
41 Camping Hacks That Are Borderline Genius
Get the recipe here.
Be sure to buy strike-anywhere matches.
For maximum yumminess, fill ‘em with stuff like marshmallows and Nutella. Or wrap hot dogs with them.
Get the directions here.
Use a lighter to seal up the ends.
Place a scoop of coffee grounds into a coffee filter and tie it up with dental floss. When you’re ready to brew, just make it like you would make tea in a teabag!
They’ll keep you from going into caffeine withdrawal.
Get the directions here.
You can also rub soap on mosquito bites to relieve the itchiness.
Just fill it up with water.
Get the full recipe here. You can also find powdered eggs at most grocery stores (if you don’t shudder at the thought).
Get the directions here.
You just have to light the carton and the fire will catch on to the charcoal.
Get the directions here.
Once the coals are uniformly gray and ashy, cover them with fresh rosemary branches. Your meat and vegetables will be flavored with the taste of savory herbs.
Aged cheddar, Parmigiano, and/or Gruyère will keep for at least a week unrefrigerated.
Sounds crazy, but it’s actually delicious. Crunchy on the outside, warm and gooey on the inside. Roast it until it’s bubbling.
Polenta is especially versatile because it can be shaped into patties and pan-fried for a sweet or savory meal. Get a recipe for grilled polenta cakes.
Get the full details here.
Buy it here.
Write the items down on a paper bag so they have a receptacle for the items.
Get the directions here.
They’ll keep your food cold, and you’ll have plenty of water to drink for later.
Other things you can freeze to use for later: pasta sauces, chili, and pesto.
Get the instructions here.
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