I thought I already mentioned this. While Alex and I were out for a drive, we noticed Elder blossoms. I had been researching these but had not seen any before now. We picked a handful of clusters, leaving plenty for berries. There became Elder Blossom Cordial. I am hoping t will help with my joint pain.
The elderberries are ripe, there was a narrow window between ripe and gone. I froze some for wine, I need to buy some equipment. I made a syrup with the rest. Some will become jelly. I will be using a green apple for pectin. I just need a day off. I made a Elderberry spritzer to taste the syrup. Some say it resembles blackberries, but it does have a lot of tannins. I would compare it to blackberry tea. I plan to save some for medicinal uses. I could use some now as I am feeling run down which usually makes me sick. It does seem to react to my ever-present heart burn though. As does coffee and spicy or acid food.
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AuthorI am a member of the SCA. We strive to educate ourselves and others about medieval and renaissance periods in Europe. My persona ,Ysmeine de Dunewic is from the late 12th Century. She is a midwife and widowed mother of three. Archives
May 2012
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