Its funny I thought that this blog would be about my thoughts for what they’re worth. In fact my commentary seems to be more about observations on nature ….. I feel like such an amateur as I don’t know the names of the wildflowers, the latin names of birds, let alone my ability to recognise bird song. However, I do know what does it for me.
The bluebells are over for another year, the memories will have to keep me going until next spring. Now hints of pink are taunting me as the foxgloves are about to open. And the elderflowers are just begining to reveal themselves to the sun and I can’t wait to start picking them for the annual elderflower cordial fest. We never make enough! The flowers apparently should be picked in the early morning to ensure that you get the most of the delicate fragance.
Just in case you’re after the recipe, here it is, thanks to a fellow dogwalker:
24 elderflower heads
2 lemons - zest and juice
1kg granulated sugar
2oz citric acid
2 1/2 pints boiled and cooled water
Put the washed edlerflowers, lemon zest and juice, sugar, citric acid and water into a large bowl. Stir well and cover. Leave the mixture for two days, stirring from time to time. Strain and bottle.
Its really as simple as that. I do recommend the straining otherwise you can have extra protein in the drink thanks to dead insects!
