Post by sol on Dec 14, 2010 14:31:29 GMT
I have a large evergreen tree in my back garden that Mrs Sol and I have named the Dodo Tree on account of the family of dodo's that we are fairly sure we once saw nesting in it's high branches (although they have obviously migrated for the winter and are probably enjoying the sun in Minehead or somewhere equally glamorous). Anyway, the fruits we gather from under the Dodo tree have given us many goodies this year - jams, chutneys, juices, lots of veggies and so on. I have just opened a bottle of Elderberry juice I made in August - it is good medicine for upset tummies - and it tastes delicious.
Elderberries are often overlooked as they can taste a bit medicinal, but basically boil em up with water and sugar, put em through a seive of some sort and bottle em. Gorgeous!
I have also experimented with recipes for blackcurrants, blackberries, rhubarb, pears and apples as well as the many vegetables nature and I have teamed up to produce (although to be fair, I can't take much of the credit there), so if you want any simple recipes for these, or other, wonders of the hedgerows let me know, I am pretty nippy round the kitchen, my tip is to always combine two strong flavours in whatever it is you are making.
Also, if you have any interesting recipes to offer for this kind of stuff please share them!
I made nettle tea a couple of months ago - I thought it was revolting! Whic h is a shame as I have loads of nettles in my garden.
Can't wait for the return of the Dodos in the spring, and for the bounteous larder nature will provide for me.
Sol
Elderberries are often overlooked as they can taste a bit medicinal, but basically boil em up with water and sugar, put em through a seive of some sort and bottle em. Gorgeous!
I have also experimented with recipes for blackcurrants, blackberries, rhubarb, pears and apples as well as the many vegetables nature and I have teamed up to produce (although to be fair, I can't take much of the credit there), so if you want any simple recipes for these, or other, wonders of the hedgerows let me know, I am pretty nippy round the kitchen, my tip is to always combine two strong flavours in whatever it is you are making.
Also, if you have any interesting recipes to offer for this kind of stuff please share them!
I made nettle tea a couple of months ago - I thought it was revolting! Whic h is a shame as I have loads of nettles in my garden.
Can't wait for the return of the Dodos in the spring, and for the bounteous larder nature will provide for me.
Sol