Secrets of a Feminist Home Maker Pt.2

Have a thrifty, community focused, non-introspective day.

I recently watched a relatively hilarious youtube video called "How to Be Happy" check it out, it is posted in my links... over there -> The theme of the video is that less introspection and more living = happiness. I just realized that my blog is heavy on the introspection, light on the living part, that said, I am taking off to Radium for the weekend to soak in the Hot Springs, enjoy the anticipated snow, do some hiking, and live my life without a hint of introspection for a whole 2 days! I'll let you know how it went on Monday, with another long winded introspective rant!

Making Homemade Gingerale:

Supplies - 1 clean, plastic 2L pop bottle with cap, funnel, fine grater

Ingredients - 1 c sugar, 2 tbs freshly grated ginger (do not use powder, trust me on this!), Juice of 1 lemon, 1/4 tsp of baker's yeast, cold water.

Step 1: Using funnel pour sugar into bottle
Step 2: Add yeast and swirl around to ensure even distribution
Step 3: Grate ginger and add to bottle using funnel, don't worry if it gets a little stuck in the funnel, the next step will wash it down.
Step 4: Squeeze lemon juice and add it to bottle. Can add some zest aswell if a stronger lemon taste is desired.
Step 5: Add cold water until bottle is nearly filled to the top, leaving 1 inch of headspace.
Step 6: Invert the bottle several times to ensure sugar is dissolved. Note that the yeast will not dissolve, so do not overshake.
Step 7: Leave bottle sitting undisturbed for 24-48 hours at room temperature. You will know carbonation is complete when you squeeze the bottle and it is firm (no wiggle room). 2 important things to remember at this step, DO NOT shake the bottle during the fermentation process, this will result in a lack of carbonation. The second is to beware of explosions. It has never happened to me, but NEVER use a glass container or bottle and ensure that as soon as you think that the carbonation is complete, place bottle in the fridge. Once it is refrigerated there is no chance of explosion.

**Can be stored in fridge for up to 10 days before losing its carbonation**

ENJOY!!!