...to the redwood forests...

drove down to california via HWy101--
got to see the redwoods, camp on the beach, and play in the sand. <> :-)

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HouseWarming Party!

Big Yellow House Cocktail

Yield: about 8 cups

• 1½ cups sugar
• 2 cups water
• 1½ cups fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
• 4 cups cold water
• 2 cups lemon vodka
• Garnish: fresh berries and lemon rind

Combine sugar and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. In a pitcher, combine syrup with lemon juice and 4 cups cold water. Refrigerateuntil chilled. Add vodka, then stir. Pour into ice-filled glasses. Garnish with berries and lemon rind.