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exotic eating discovers elderflower presse

January 14th, 2008 · 3 Comments

A review of the sparkling beverage "Elderflower Presse." I can’t see paying over $3 a bottle plus shipping from Europe to try it, but my boyfriend managed to find some in Canada, and has a few bottles waiting for my next visit. He says it’s quite good!

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elderflower cordial and other recipes

January 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Recipes for elderflower cordial, wine and champagne. These seem to require several days’ time for full flavor, so plan ahead.

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paleoplanet: unripe elderberries edible?

January 11th, 2008 · 2 Comments

An interesting discussion board thread with good thoughts on eating ripe/unripe elderberry flowers and berries. Particularly of interest is the method of floating berries in water to distinguish which are ripe and which are not.

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Tags: food & drink · growing & harvesting · health effects

autumnfruits’ elderberry delights

January 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

Nutritional info of the elderberry as compared to the grape, as well as a collection of elderberry drink recipes, including wine, mead port, champagne, cordial and even elderberry ice cream!

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Tags: food & drink · recipes

irish secrets: elderberry syrup

January 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

A simple recipe for elderberry syrup for use as a ward against colds, or added to wine for flavor. Uses only elderberries and sugar.

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elderberry fritters - flowers never looked so good!

January 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

A lovely way to use elderberry flowers - this recipe for lightly battered elderberry flowers sounds awesome. Once I finally manage to get an elderberry bush growing in my backyard, this is something I will definitely try!

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a christmas tradition: elderberry twirls

January 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

This recipe for Elderberry Twirls looks simple, and while specifically referred to as a Christmas tradition, looks like a good fruity alternative to cookies. If only any place in Austin would sell elderberry jam, I’d have a chance at trying this one.

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murphy orchards: elderberry jam

December 28th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Elderberry Jam, made (in their own words) from teeny-tiny elderberries. I actually started to order a half-pint, but stopped when I discovered it was almost $9 to ship to Texas. I really need to find me a farmers market.

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david lebovitz says “respect your elderberries”

December 24th, 2007 · No Comments

An absolutely beautiful post featuring gorgeous photos of dishes with elderberries, as well as the berries themselves. Also includes a recipe, with photos, for elderberry syrup.

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pat & pearl’s elderberry muffin recipe

December 17th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Makes 4 dozen mini-muffins. Serve warm, with coffee, tea or Wyldewood Cellars Spiced Wine for a delicious treat! (Too bad I don’t particularly like muffins.)

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Tags: food & drink · recipes