Hi again,

        well after a long wet winter,and then a couple of warm sunny days it looks like it will be a bumper year for my garden especially my lemon and lime trees, so here are a few fantastic ideas on how to make the most of gorgeous citrus juice...  

               *of course use liberally as the base for salad dressings and meat and fish marinades.         

          *but  did you also know that citrus is the natural way to sterilize and deodorise chopping boards - simply cut in half and rub the boards´ surface then rinse to quickly eliminate onion, garlic and fishy odours.   

          *A mixture of 1/4 cup lemon juice in 3/4 cup warm water makes a great hair rinse to keep blond locks looking sleek and shiny.   

          *To keep your lovely new stainless steel sink glowing: simply make up a paste of juice and salt then rub gently and rinse off with water. Finish off with a soft, dry cloth.   

           * Boiling citrus peels in your kettle and letting them sit for a hour before removing and rinsing out, will help to keep it clean, and to clean your microwave: put 1 cup of water and 4 tablespoons of juice in a 4 cup microwave proof bowl and boil for 5 mins. Let the steam do its job for a few minutes before wiping out.      

          *And if you are a keen gardener or handy with a paint brush your hands will thank you, once you finish,  if you spoil yourself with a hand massage of juice and olive oil, wait 5 minutes before rinsing and drying off.

       * I am extremely satisfied knowing that so many jobs at home DO NOT need harsh chemicals, just natural products and a bit of elbow grease!!

                                                         take care and live gently...