Ahh, Summer holiday July 3, 2006
A few days ago I was the lucky recipient of a package from my Dye-o-rama pal, KnittinBritinWi.
Isn’t it lovely?! It is made from Louet Gems Pearl which I have never used, so I am excited to try knitting it up. My package also included a yummy smelling soap and some lovely mohair bland Fiesta Yarn. Another new yarn to try! Thanks Pal!!
I took the day off today and am busy cooking up deliciousness for a 4th of July Beach BBQ tomorrow. I am baking some beans and making cucumber salad. Already chilling in the freezer is a batch of Aunt Weasies Bourbon Slushies (recipe below for those that are interested). I will use this as my number one defense against the beach sun and heat, which in northern California is not that bad. But last year it kicked my butt. what can I say, i am a wuss.
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Aunt Weasie’s Bourbon Slushies
2 cups boiling water
4 tea bags
2 cups sugar
combine and let steep a bit, then take out tea bags and add
12 oz. frozen OJ concentrate
6 oz. frozen lemonade
2 cups bourbon
7 cups water
put in a large plastic container and freeze overnight. Remember that
it will expand a little, make sure it has room to do so. Also remember that if you are using an insulated drink container, make sure to take the lid OFF before you put it in the freezer. otherwise you will be insulating your drink from the cold of the freezer (not that I have ever done this).
Hint: when I’m drinking them straight out of the freezer, I sometimes
use one cup less water to make them stronger and slushier (otherwise
you sometimes have to let them thaw a little). For taking them
somewhere, though, I’d definitely do the full dilution, they’ll
freeze better.
Oh man they sound good.
You should head up here for the 4th. Heat? Ummmm no. Right now I am sitting on the deck with jeans and a tee….perfect 80 degree weather. Gotta love the mountains
We are heading to South Lake Tahoe for fireworks and I’ll be bringing a sweater. Crazy stuff.
Forgit to say that that yarn is just beautiful. I would buy that it in an instant if I saw it in a store.
That creamsicle yarn is lovely!! And that recipe sounds really good and I don’t even drink anymore. Now I want to try a mint julep slushie.
oh aunt weasies slushies! I wish I could be there to have some. at least this time they don’t have to be insulated from liquid coming into the container. although roping it up to your lounge chair is probably a good idea.
That’s the same base yarn as Koigu, Cherry Tree Hill, Sundara… It should be yummy!
Quite a few of us will instinctively think of little one toys and apparel but these are precisely the presents for him or her that you need to have to stay away from.