tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31742113522236162822024-03-05T10:57:52.226-08:00At Number 32At Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.comBlogger202125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-47297693421672018262014-02-27T17:03:00.001-08:002014-02-27T17:03:36.003-08:00Little reminder.....<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoYCfyUoMpF6SlEAipnDxdZwA8SKm_4i1R6yFrilR40vWfuquJDCQ61U0ucpxN-cynLa_Pa41k_Xzr55DmNj2Io35gLPV4n_1VjsKjVxLmjgHrqypGOXpLLMBJGPSEf5U1Gr3by0aNHsI/s640/blogger-image-2120426605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoYCfyUoMpF6SlEAipnDxdZwA8SKm_4i1R6yFrilR40vWfuquJDCQ61U0ucpxN-cynLa_Pa41k_Xzr55DmNj2Io35gLPV4n_1VjsKjVxLmjgHrqypGOXpLLMBJGPSEf5U1Gr3by0aNHsI/s640/blogger-image-2120426605.jpg"></a></div>At Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-56566863235772372572014-02-17T17:09:00.000-08:002014-02-17T17:09:02.047-08:00FourOur darling little Rouge turned four this week. <br />
FOUR!<br />
Oh my the years are flying fast!<br />
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We started your day with presents, which is really what the whole day is about when your four! Then it was onto a breakfast of croissants and warm milo (as requested) and then a wonderful time was had by all when you requested a day at the movies! <br />
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Some would say this was enough, but not you. Not our Rouge!<br />
Next was cake in the park with a few special cousins then home for your favourite dinner of macaroni cheese and Chinese salad! (who knew they were the favourites?)<br />
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We are so so proud of you darling girl. Hope your year of being four is as amazing as you are.<br />
We love you xxAt Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-47972869534192812002014-02-11T16:33:00.000-08:002014-02-11T16:33:45.463-08:00Treasure hunt fun"You want morning tea? Your going to have to hunt for it" we told you.<br />
"Awesommmmme" you all replied.<br />
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First clue was handed over and the rest was up to you. <br />
You stuck together, you worked as a team and you had a ball. <br />
"Can we do this everyday" you all pleaded<br />
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At Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-42585868180757753452014-02-09T13:25:00.000-08:002014-02-13T01:08:44.202-08:00Here we go again...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't get over how fast the year has already gone by. <br>
I have had so many best intentions to write more posts, fill you in on what we've been up to, and share our adventures, but somewhere along the way time has got away from me. <br>
2014 is going to be a quick one. I feel it already!<br>
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With two off at school, and one happy watching 'Tinkerbell', only now am I able to download all the pics we've taken over the holidays (promise to share more soon) and desperately wishing our carefree days by the sea were still an option. Given we are week 2 into school routine and normality, I think I'll have to simply enjoy the photos and reminisce.<br>
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For my little tribe, summer holidays are all about shoes off. Nothing says 'laid back relaxing mode' like bare feet on the grass, on the sand, in the house, absolutely everywhere really.<br />
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We thought it might be nice to make ourselves a little pair of 'barefoot' sandals to jazz ourselves up every now and then.....you know like when your heading out to your friends for a play!<br />
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All you'll need to make your own pair is some beads and some string! (Just make sure the bead whole is large enough to fit two pieces of string at the same time)<br />
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Choose your beads and lay them out in the pattern you would like them seen in. This should measure the same as your toe to ankle length.<br />
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They can be as easy or as tricky as you like. By googling 'barefoot sandals' you'll see what I mean!<br />
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Anyway, we're off to get some sun on our toes.....happy holidays xAt Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-9436468493608113042014-01-04T14:54:00.001-08:002014-01-07T12:18:39.925-08:002014 Family Word<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Keeping with tradition, our family has picked a word that we want to carry us through the following year. Last year because of our exciting move across the ditch, our word was 'adventure' and whilst we will still be keeping that word alive in 2014, we wanted a different word that when we think about it, will help carry us through. </span></div><div><br><div>Our word this year is TRY. </div><div>Try and do our best at everything we do. Try and think of others before ourselves. Try and be more aware of our surroundings and the impact we have in them. Try to listen better and be more patient. Try and hug more, laugh more and love more. Try, try, try......you get the gist!</div><div><br></div><div>So as we begin another fun year here in Auckland, we wish you all a fabulous 2014 just as I know we will. </div><div>Do you have a word this year? </div><div><br></div></div><div><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc4-N0pnq6Nd17kl4ZQHcmh14jhiaHwq_06SogXhUTmXiFco45tJnXXTEzFVW4t3fqbArikOb1OeKv4i4McN-Z_HneQxjj_6UrEGtpOTy4HsPh1hitOcoPkq3Xu2Xfn_9bCjH6G6YwbRs/s640/blogger-image-372038241.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc4-N0pnq6Nd17kl4ZQHcmh14jhiaHwq_06SogXhUTmXiFco45tJnXXTEzFVW4t3fqbArikOb1OeKv4i4McN-Z_HneQxjj_6UrEGtpOTy4HsPh1hitOcoPkq3Xu2Xfn_9bCjH6G6YwbRs/s640/blogger-image-372038241.jpg"></a></div>At Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-53587746272819496432013-12-11T19:57:00.006-08:002014-01-04T14:32:30.920-08:00Pomander time<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">
So you remember those things you used to make at Christmas time at home with your mum that had an orange and a whole pile of cloves......well it turns out there called Pomanders. </div>
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We made ours last week as gifts for the teachers and whilst I intended to get a photo of our finished products, they were whisked off to school before I had a chance! Sorry!</div>
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<br>At Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-33898950315432192202013-12-10T13:02:00.003-08:002013-12-11T15:08:51.367-08:00Gingerbread stars...Presents for family and friends are all taken care of, now its time we move onto the teachers gifts!<br>
This year we thought we'd make gingerbread stars and then dress them up as ornaments....bit of fun?<br>
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<strong> Christmas !!!!!!!!!</strong>At Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-88534466632167931262013-11-23T11:56:00.001-08:002013-11-23T11:56:18.856-08:00Happy SundayHere's one I saw and just had to share......happy Sunday everyone.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1-tA5tDbpndWFLtVXFhU7sWajQKqZKVswgQPI_fp-ZnI-l5L5Sq9oLMrWgg4NPYPhIRmFOTZD9bonaTE3k-Yd_6teqiyIsc0jAx0AKLaqGBLUfzl8wotNml8F3Xg3p4LCQ8rHOkD5FY/s640/blogger-image-876773489.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1-tA5tDbpndWFLtVXFhU7sWajQKqZKVswgQPI_fp-ZnI-l5L5Sq9oLMrWgg4NPYPhIRmFOTZD9bonaTE3k-Yd_6teqiyIsc0jAx0AKLaqGBLUfzl8wotNml8F3Xg3p4LCQ8rHOkD5FY/s640/blogger-image-876773489.jpg"></a></div><br></div>At Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-13245308936422257382013-11-21T17:17:00.000-08:002013-11-21T17:17:10.803-08:00Advent time....Advent calendars......do you have one?<br />
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With 3 kids in the house ( and me just quietly ) there is always big excitement as the Christmas count down begins. The ticking off of days meaning Christmas is getting closer, and closer, and closer.....oh I love it! <br />
But I have to say I'm not a big fan of the chocolate/cardboard types you get from the supermarket. I find the picture is usually something completely irrelevant like Dora or Thomas the tank engine etc. and the chocolate if frankly yuck! Let alone the fact they've been mass produced months prior to December, left to sit somewhere and then no doubt shipped from further than we could imagine. </div>
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Instead, we've had a few different styles over the years and really that's the best thing about the advent, you can make it exactly how you want. </div>
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Some adverts you can open, some you add something daily, others you subtract each day. There can be something to read, to flip, to create, to eat even just to look at. Here's a few examples that sure beat the chocolate /cardboard surely..........(not all ours btw) </div>
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Not quite sure what ours will be this year, but I'm sure I'll have 3 little people to help come up with a fun idea. <br />
Hope this gives <em>you</em> a few ideas for creating your own advent calendar and prepare for the count down to begin................</div>
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It was the above image that made me stop in my tracks. I realised that I now have 3 big people in my tribe and not a little one anymore. With Rouge headed of to kindy 2 days this term, I'm having to pack her a lunch just like the older two. Nooooooo......where did those years go? </div>
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At Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-58767970124541372572013-11-12T16:46:00.002-08:002013-11-18T23:32:24.879-08:00a captured week of styleMy little Rouge ......she's got style.<br />
Sure it may not be to every one's taste, but she knows what she wants to wear and doesn't care what anyone may say about that said outfit. She ignores outfits laid out for her and heads to the drawers with an outfit in mind.<br />
Once she's happy, she heads out in confidence and with a smile on her face. <br />
Wouldn't it be great if we could all do that.........<br />
Yep, this girl has definitely got style.<br />
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At Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-44554412342664918422013-11-10T16:48:00.001-08:002013-11-10T18:31:44.755-08:00Christmas is coming.....With our family tradition of 'handmade gifts' continuing as always this Christmas, we have been keeping mighty busy!<div><br></div><div>After doing a quick gift tally back in early October, it was quickly discovered that it is going to be a full family hands on affair and we needed to start soon! </div><div>18 children and 10 adults.....and that's just the direct family. Then there's the friends that we've made here and the special ones we've left behind that will be receiving a little something also. </div><div>There's been ideas thrown about, lists created, family brain storm meetings, numerous shopping trips for supplies, sizes guessed and best of all, fun making gift after gift. (After gift, after gift!)</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlr1Nx0LAPx2B_UuLrX_tcHf2slpAPKJzyl7GMfKE-Ht3KPiqmhSSKnFHPQdf9Qm5H-bPFybSwjnYWm05uVisVRSmVWcV4eqjD1DxVxwuakhrD-Nndv-qJnSIsLCcXDRn6slCkBButdI/s640/blogger-image-1170934626.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFlr1Nx0LAPx2B_UuLrX_tcHf2slpAPKJzyl7GMfKE-Ht3KPiqmhSSKnFHPQdf9Qm5H-bPFybSwjnYWm05uVisVRSmVWcV4eqjD1DxVxwuakhrD-Nndv-qJnSIsLCcXDRn6slCkBButdI/s640/blogger-image-1170934626.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>I love Christmas. Those who know me know how much I love a good family celebration involving gifts.....especially when there's one that just may have my name on it! But there's something extra special about Christmas. I love how my kids love getting involved in the gifting as much as the receiving. The smiles that come from just talking about who should receive what and how they will be able to help in the making process. Magical.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3I8cM_ynM8y21QB3Xx5II7vFr-D1xfyZJnjcVZ3KY2CxIRIDQJFXVRv9fmyysD_99wvzvgvI9hnfeq4-6cNOS_3FBRiQNlRyyJlwvnZwkhp1FJEgoh515YW4TkV2JB5-q1Ipnez5vU3g/s640/blogger-image--1779275344.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3I8cM_ynM8y21QB3Xx5II7vFr-D1xfyZJnjcVZ3KY2CxIRIDQJFXVRv9fmyysD_99wvzvgvI9hnfeq4-6cNOS_3FBRiQNlRyyJlwvnZwkhp1FJEgoh515YW4TkV2JB5-q1Ipnez5vU3g/s640/blogger-image--1779275344.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div><br></div><div>So whilst we plod on here with the gift making, I wanted to remind you all while you go along your gift selecting, that Christmas is about the giving and the thought that goes into a present. </div><div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">They don't need to be big or expensive. They don't need to all be bought or even made, but they do have to have thought behind them. Think of what the gift is made from, how long it will last? Think of where it's come from and how far it may have travelled? Think of the person who will be receiving your gift and think of their joy.</span></div><div><br></div><div>Think of their smile as they open it. </div><div><br></div>At Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-59368254411238227232013-11-06T19:02:00.001-08:002013-11-12T16:50:42.926-08:00Did I really miss October?<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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At Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-13994549385722354152013-09-16T17:00:00.001-07:002013-11-12T16:49:44.260-08:00 DIY Bug houseThought we'd share how to make a great bug house on the cheap.<br />
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At Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-59429629486694510032013-09-16T16:35:00.002-07:002013-09-22T16:01:12.112-07:00Manuka and Honey Infused Vodka<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There are things in life you'll try along the way that are simply out of this world. You know the ones you try and automatically think 'how did I survive without this'! </div>
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Manuka and Honey Infused Vodka, where have you been all my life (well adult life at least!)</div>
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You'll need to make this at least one week ahead, however it will keep for months (or not if you invite ME over!)</div>
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Place 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup honey, 2 sprigs manuka, 10 dried cherries or 15 dried cranberries (I used cranberries in the thought that it would be doing me a 'little' good!) and peel from 1 lemon cut with a vegetable peeler (no pith) into a clean bottle.</div>
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At Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-39678845066430992272013-09-05T18:33:00.001-07:002013-09-05T18:33:13.779-07:00this moment<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">{this moment} - a Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special moment. . - <a href="http://www.soulemama.com/"><span style="color: #eb250f;">soulemama</span></a></span><br />
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At Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-4609428807190062362013-09-05T18:19:00.000-07:002013-09-08T14:54:19.876-07:00in the lunch box - lemon cookiesWell hello here, sorry it's been a while since the lunch box got a new addition but I've been just cooking up a few of the old favs as requested by the tribe here!<br>
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This week though, I have a new one for you to try. They are super yum and make use of the abundant stash of lemons I know you have in the fruit bowl!<br>
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1/4 cup milk<br>
1 tsp vinegar<br>
125g butter<br>
3/4 cup sugar<br>
1 egg<br>
grated lemon rind of 1 lemon (less if you want yours not too strong)<br>
1 3/4 cups plain flour<br>
1 tsp baking powder<br>
1/4 tsp salt<br>
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Mix your milk and vinegar in a cup and set aside to turn sour.<br>
Beat butter, sugar, egg and lemon rind until smooth<br>
Sift in flour, baking powder and salt<br>
Add sour milk and mix it all together well<br>
Place teaspoon lots onto your lined tray roughly 5 cm apart and bake until golden (15min)<br>
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<u>Glaze</u><br>
Mix 1/2 cup icing sugar and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth<br>
Spread on hot cookie and leave until cold<br>
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Enjoy xAt Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-53994319231810768332013-09-04T15:47:00.000-07:002013-09-07T00:26:34.160-07:00this boy<span id="goog_508484474"></span><span id="goog_508484475"></span><br>
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This boy is 6!<br>
This boy will never be 5 again<br>
This boy is full of fun and energy<br>
This boy is full of love and warmth<br>
This boy lights up my life<br>
This boy knows how to test me<br>
This boy has the best smile in the world<br>
This boy is learning so much so fast<br>
This boy will break some hearts someday<br>
This boy is my darling William<br>
We love this boy xxAt Number 32http://www.blogger.com/profile/05545312470881825520noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3174211352223616282.post-88351268419643296932013-09-04T15:15:00.000-07:002013-09-04T15:15:12.659-07:00Lemon Honey Syrup<div>
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Still on the topic of lemons.........this little jar of 2 ingredients has all the ability to make you feel good!<br />
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It fights sore throats, it soothes upset tummies, it warms, it comforts and it has been known to settle kids on a restless night (yes it's true!) </div>
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Best thing is its so easy to make and makes use of all those lovely lemons in season right now. Plus it's happy to sit on the shelf all year round till you need it.</div>
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Here's what you'll need:</div>
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1 clean and sterilised jar and lid</div>
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As many lemons (small ones are best) as you think can squeeze into that jar</div>
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1 pot of Honey (I use manuka simply for its healing properties, but all are good) </div>
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Here's what you do:</div>
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Top and tail your lemons then score the skin all the way around. This helps the lemon release its juice and infuses the honey.</div>
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Pack them into your jar and pour your honey over the top filling the jar. Ensure there are no air bubbles in the jar and that all the lemons are completely surrounded by honey. Then seal and store in a dark place. </div>
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The honey will turn quite runny as the juice begins to infuse it. </div>
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To use simply place a spoonful of the syrup into a mug of warm/hot water and enjoy. </div>
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You can also use the syrup in marinades, cooking, cakes etc. Be sure to use the lemons themselves in your drinks or cooking too. They are delicious.</div>
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Only important thing is to always ensure your lemons are covered, so as you use the syrup either take out the lemons that are now exposed (and use them) or top up again with honey! </div>
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Hopefully the winter chills are now behind you.....sadly it is still here in full force in NZ .......but while those lemons are abundant, why not make up your own syrup ready for next winter. </div>
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