Proud As Punch

Its about time we updated you all on Yasmine's progress,

• shes a delightful little 3 1/2 month old, shes found her voice and has become an excellent babbler (must get that from her father),
•  a beautiful smile, 
• starting to giggle if u tickle her under the chin or pretend to eat her fingers. 
• She likes to kick and throw her arms around, rolls from back to side, she can reach out and grab things like hair and necklaces,
• a sweet girl who blows bubbles and raspberries.
• Still enjoys her sleep, food and thumb. 
• Knows who mum and dad are so starting to become clingy, 
• can fake cry if you leave the room, 
• very alert does not always like to sit still enjoys to take in everything around her, 
• Growing fast especially legs almost to long for 000 suits.

 .....and for those who struggle with the winterblues try this one at your mid winter do.

HOT TEA PUNCH

These toddies are guaranteed to suffuse your guests with a warm glow at the end of a special meal. Sip Irish coffee through whipped cream and tea punch through orange and lemon slices.

                                                             (Sontu tea cup and Saucer)

Ingredients

5 teaspoons English breakfast tea leaves

2½ cups boiling water

2 large oranges

1 large lemon

1 tablespoon clear honey

4 small pieces preserved ginger in syrup, finely sliced, plus 2 teaspoons syrup from jar

1¼ cups dark rum

1¼ cups freshly squeezed orange juice

2/3 cup green ginger wine

1.

Put the tea leaves into a warmed teapot, pour over the boiling water, cover and leave the tea to infuse for 10 minutes.

2.

Meanwhile, cut the oranges and lemon into thin slices, then cut each slice in half and remove the pips. Place the slices in four large, warmed heatproof glasses. Put the honey, ginger, ginger syrup, rum, orange juice and ginger wine into a large stainless-steel or enamel saucepan and heat gently.

3.

Strain the tea through a fine strainer into the saucepan and reheat until hot, but not boiling. Pour the mixture carefully into the glasses and serve immediately.