Foraging Challenge

jumblejack

I've decided to bag the 30 odd heads of elderflower in jelly bags to make straining it less messy.

I've thrown in 2 kilo of sugar.

Loads of lemons, juice & zest.

About 150 ml of white wine vinegar and 15 litres of water.

I couldn't be bothered with the ratios as I am kinda throwing it in and hoping for the best.

Last years did very well.

Will leave it a good 3-5 days in the bucket.

Will see how it goes.

Whatever happens, it's gonna be drank

JodyBPM

jumblejack wrote: »

I've decided to bag the 30 odd heads of elderflower in jelly bags to make straining it less messy.

I've thrown in 2 kilo of sugar.

Loads of lemons, juice & zest.

About 150 ml of white wine vinegar and 15 litres of water.

I couldn't be bothered with the ratios as I am kinda throwing it in and hoping for the best.

Last years did very well.

Will leave it a good 3-5 days in the bucket.

Will see how it goes.

Whatever happens, it's gonna be drank

I've used a slightly different recipe - I'm only making 1 gallon, so 8 pints ish of water.

I'm using 1lb of sugar, 20-odd elderflower heads (what I had left, so didn't bother counting them in), juice and zest of 2 limes (forgot to buy lemons, but had limes in for my elderflower and lime jam, so thought they'd do just as well), and a couple of tablespoons of cider vinegar. I'm just waiting for it to cool to room temp, and then will add a teaspoon of wine yeast:)

jumblejack

JodyBPM wrote: »

I've used a slightly different recipe - I'm only making 1 gallon, so 8 pints ish of water.

I'm using 1lb of sugar, 20-odd elderflower heads (what I had left, so didn't bother counting them in), juice and zest of 2 limes (forgot to buy lemons, but had limes in for my elderflower and lime jam, so thought they'd do just as well), and a couple of tablespoons of cider vinegar. I'm just waiting for it to cool to room temp, and then will add a teaspoon of wine yeast:)

Sounds great

There seem to be a gazillion methods so I'm kinda hoping that nature will assist the desired outcome

Love love love the gifts of creation. :j :j

tattycath

I think I've sourced some elderflowers-hoping to go and investigate tomorrow. I only saw them from the car today but if I am right and they are elderflowers, there are loads!

tattycath

Oh and can anyone recommend any foraging books to assist my quest trying wild plants, flowers etc please? TIA

jumblejack

Food for free. Richard Mabey.

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TATTYCATH My most useful book is Wild Food by Roger PHILLIPS I like it because it has actual photos of the foraged food along with recipes, only downside is it's quite a big book and not the most convenient to carry for identification purposes. I get round this by carrying it in a rucksack, Cheers Lyn xxx.

Amended the post to the correct name for the author, Lyn x.

jumblejack

Thanks. Gonna be googling for that one too now!!

jumblejack

Is it by Roger Phillips?

Pricey on eBay

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Sorry JUMBLEJACK yes it is by Roger Phillips, I can't think why I wrote Black, I had the book in front of me!!!!! Must be an age thing or the fact I was awake at 4ish this morning as the lurcher decided that was 'Up' time!!! Cheers Lyn xxx.