And it was all yellow

Today is the last day of World Meat Free Week but hopefully a new start for many people and a step towards helping to save animals and ultimately save the planet. There's no point me preaching to the choir but, if you are a meat-eater, give it a try. It doesn't matter that you missed the designated week - you can start tomorrow!

Something we may all have in common is ... The love of Gin! I have just bottled my first attempt at Elderflower Gin and, let me tell you, it is golden nectar. Not only does it taste delicious, it was sooo easy to make.

You will need:-

1 litre of gin (or vodka)
6 tbsp white sugar
25 elderflower heads (shake out the bugs - this is a vegetarian version)
Peel from 2 lemons

Pour the gin and sugar into a large sterilised jar and swish around
Submerge the flower heads under the liquid
Top with lemon peelings to weigh down the elderflowers
Keep in a cool, dark place and give it a swirl each day
After 1-2 weeks strain the liquid through a mesh or muslin cloth *
Pour into sterilised bottles

*Add more sugar at this stage if you want a liqueur
It can be drunk alone, with tonic water, ice and lemon slices or added to fizz for a cocktail

One glass in and I'm feeling rather mellow.