Chapter One

My first ever post! I feel quite proud to have started a blog. I had thought about it for quite some time, wanting to share an insight into my life, the people around me and the things i get up to in the Lake District. Since finishing my degree (based in the Lake District), I have begun to appreciate the simple things in life, and in my search for the perfect job, house etc., I try to look past the comings and goings of this modern, high-tech world with extreme consumerism, and strive to lead a wholesome and healthy lifestyle in keeping with the natural environment. As well as being in love with the outdoors, I am a huge advocate of the good old homemade life, especially food.

And with that rather pompous beginning, I shall tell you about the best drink I have ever tasted, and am currently sipping right now: Elderflower Cordial!

I recently made my first ever batch, and can't wait till the season next year, to try again. There's something about elderflower cordial that is quintessentially summery. Whether you prefer it with sparkling or still water, or adding it to a virgin mojito or something a bit more alcoholic; the light and sweet taste gets me every time. Below is a link to the best recipe that we found, we doubled the quantities, which made us about 4/5 wine bottles and a few little bottles worth but best advice i can give you is to collect as many clean glass bottles with lids, as possible.

http://www.britishlarder.co.uk/elderflower-cordial/#axzz1SSYUUate