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moss M
moss Jun 9, 2006 07:12:50
Replying to Littlestone

Also, elderflower can be made into "champagne" at this time of year;-
take a handful (about 10), lb sugar, lemon or two, dash of cider vinegar, gallon of water - sugar to be melted in some boiling water, combine and leave for 24 hours, sieve and bottle, tops have to be strong - it gets explosive after a couple of weeks.

L Littlestone
Littlestone Jun 9, 2006 07:18:53
Replying to moss

>Also, elderflower can be made into "champagne"...<

Yes, an old work colleague once gave me a couple of bottles of his elderflower champagne - one of the <i>best</i> drinks in the world :-)

L Littlestone
Littlestone Jun 13, 2006 15:05:53
Replying to moss

Apologies to moss, and others who already know it, but the online version of Maud Grieve's <b>A Modern Herbal</b> is a great source of interest and information (I mention it because we sometimes discuss herbs/dyes on threads here). The entry for elder is fascinating (especially the historical references) and can be found at http://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/e/elder-04.html