Little meadow bunnies and Elderflower cordial

Today our dear Angora bunnies Grace and Emma delivered little ones. These are our first babies so everyone is over joyed! The girls decided that for Olivia's birthday celebration, we would make some Elderflower cordial. This time with a citrus twist. Our elderflower bush is full of blooms. It really is the most wonderful refreshing juice. It has loads of healing properties too. We have also made Elderberry cordial. Great for the coughs and colds. These beautiful roses are from our rose garden. I LOVE to fill my home with roses. This week we will be making our Christmas Potpourri. All our petals are dry and ready . Cinnamon and Dried oranges all ready and waiting. Its this time of the year that we really start making and preparing for our December month. My homemade gifts are slowly coming together.

A happy weekend to you all.

My heirloom crochet throw.

I received my crochet throw today which someone had made for me. Many pure wool balls and hours later, this is the beautiful heirloom throw that I intend to pass down to my children. It is so soft and heavy just in time for our cold Winter nights. I am so thrilled with how it came out. Can't wait to snuggle up tonight....

Brogan's Rock Candy

Brogan has been very successful with her rock candy experiment. She has decided to share her recipe.

Please be careful. The sugar mixture is extremely hot.

You will need:

1 glass jar (she used a large one)

Some string (she used about 30cm depending on the size of your jar)

1 stick (she used a pencil) your stick must be able to balance over the jar opening

4 cups sugar (she used brown) you can use brown or white

2 cups water

Colouring and flavouring if desired

Bring your water to the boil

Gradually start to add a cup of sugar at a time. It must dissolve before adding the next cup.

Once all dissolved, carefully pour your mixture into your jar.

Tie your string to your stick and lower it into the sugar mixture.

Very important. Leave mixture undisturbed for about 5 days. Slowly watch the crystals develop. To reach this stage, she left it there for 2 - 4 weeks.

A fun tasty treat.