Would those ladies who have not been able to contact their swap partners please leave a comment here with their names, the name of their swap buddy, and if you remember, your swap number. I will be switching buddies tomorrow for those who haven't heard from their buddies. If you would prefer, you may also e-mail me at: cdetroyes at yahoo dot com. I would like to finalize the switches by tomorrow evening. Thank you all, Sharon
Making ginger beer from scratch
We had a nice supply of ginger beer going over Christmas. It's a delicious soft drink for young and old, although there is an alcoholic version that can be made with a slight variation on the recipe. Ginger beer is a naturally fermented drink that is easy to make - with ginger beer you make a starter called a ginger beer plant and after it has fermented, you add that to sweet water and lemon juice. Like sourdough, it must ferment to give it that sharp fizz. To make a ginger beer plant you'll need ginger - either the powdered dry variety or fresh ginger, sugar, rainwater or tap water that has stood for 24 hours to allow the chlorine to evaporate off. You'll also need clean plastic bottles that have been scrubbed with soap, hot water and a bottle brush and then rinsed with hot water. I never sterilise my bottles and I haven't had any problems. If you intend to keep the ginger beer for a long time, I'd suggest you sterilise your bottles. MAKING THE STARTER In a...
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#4 Lauren - my swap partner is Jenny
ReplyDeletemy email is dkhamby at msn dot com
no:40 Ania - my partner is Rebecca
ReplyDeletemy e-mail is ania (dot) huxtable (at) ntlworld (dot) com
Thanks Lauren and Ania- I will get back to you with new buddies soon!
ReplyDeleteI just heard from Jenny so we are good. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteLauren
Hi my name is Stephanie and I am partnered with Aslaug (Number 49)
ReplyDeleteHaven't heard anything from my partner yet, after 3 emails :-(
steph dot martyn at btopenworld dot com
My name is Kimberly. My partner is Clare. I think we are #2. I did email her yesterday but am still waiting for a reply. Just wanted to let you know that we have not connected yet.
ReplyDeleteMy email is kimmmtt at yahoo dot com
Hello ladies-it looks like this is going to be fairly easy as so far there are an even number of ladies who have not been able to contact their swap buddy. Later today I will post the new pairings with the e-mail address written out beside them. The swap buddies who never answered will be written in a seperate list and paired with each other in case they decide to be in the swap. Hopefully this will take care of all the problems. Considering how large the swap was, I feel very happy that there were so few problems! As always feel free to e-mail me anytime!
ReplyDeleteI just got an email from Clare. Hope I'm not messing things up! If you need me to do two just let me know.
ReplyDeleteKimberly
Don't worry Kimberly, but I thank-you so much for the offer!! If I need you I will let you know and really appreciate you being willing to do two. How kind all the ladies are-it makes my job a true joy!!
ReplyDeleteSharon and Lorraine, I had an email from Anita who was concerned that she'd posted her email without spaces. I've resubmitted her email here without her address, which I'm sure you have on your list anyway.
ReplyDeleteAnita said...
I am Anita and have not yet heard from Amy. We are the first sway couple on the list. I have my fabric and sewing machine ready to go, so would love to be partnered up in time to get sewing on the holiday weekend, thanks for your help Sharon!
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