If you go down in the woods today by Peta M


Foraging

I am currently on week 5 of Couch to 5K (running like an old lady!). Whilst out and about, running/hobbling around the woods, I have been collecting goodies on my travels.  

So this week I picked Wild Garlic Chives and made pesto, super easy and tasty and a good alternative when you cannot buy basil.  The other bit of deliciousness is Elderflower Cordial, again super easy and so refreshing.  Yes it does have lots of sugar in it but you only need a splash and then dilute with ice cold water, soda, sparkling water or add to Prosecco, gin - whatever you fancy - a real taste of summer.  Something the children can get involved in making.  




Comments

  1. Anonymous18 May 2020 at 08:02

    Love that Peta can you send me the recipe for the elderflower mix?

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  2. Anonymous21 May 2020 at 08:42

    So easy Sara,

    25 large open elderflower heads (picked in the sunshine)
    2 1/2 kg sugar (granulated or caster)
    x2 large lemons
    85g Citric Acid (from Chemist)

    Put sugar and 1.5 litres of water in to a large saucepan

    Gently heat, without boiling until sugar has dissolved.

    Pare the zest from lemons using potato peeler, then slice in rounds

    Once sugar has dissolved bring the pan of syrup to the boil then turn of the heat.

    Give flowers a shake to dislodge any bugs and give flowers a quick swish in some cold water to loosen any dirt.

    Put syrup, lemons, elderflower and citric acid in large bowl/pan/bucket! Cover and infuse for 24 hours.

    Line a colander with a muslin/clean cloth and sit over a large bowl or jug. Ladle inthe syrupand let it drip through.

    Pour into sterilised bottles and chill in fridge. Keeps for 6 weeks or I freeze in plastic bottles.

    Happy drinking!

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