tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post9201210413681291502..comments2024-03-29T01:11:42.151-04:00Comments on What Julia Ate: Elderberry SyrupJuliahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08337291320368324416noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-11731837728930531922011-01-06T19:09:53.790-05:002011-01-06T19:09:53.790-05:00I love your blog for smart posts like this one. I ...I love your blog for smart posts like this one. I thought we didn't have elderberries here, which just goes to show how much I know -- because apparently we do. I just looked it up and it seems that both red and blue elderberries grow wild in Marin County. (Lots of discussion about how to avoid toxicity in both cases.) Now of course I want to find them even though I'm not sure I have the taste for them.<br /><br />Your home here is looking so shiny and sharp. Beautiful photos -- and nice work on the redesign all around. :-)Shaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16901572938845138938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-54355521985290640992011-01-05T08:34:37.595-05:002011-01-05T08:34:37.595-05:00Happy New Year! That's fantastic you found the...Happy New Year! That's fantastic you found them in the wild - good sleuthing. :)<br /><br />I made an Elderberry Syrup this year as well and loved it. It was supposed to be a jelly, but you know how these things go. <br /><br />I found it delicious as an Italian soda with club soda and equally tasty over pancakes.Locavore Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13943014536162527005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-78477655548450914582011-01-05T07:39:11.928-05:002011-01-05T07:39:11.928-05:00Hey Gloria! Don't you hate when that happens? ...Hey Gloria! Don't you hate when that happens? At least you made a cordial. Happy New Year to you, too!<br /><br />Ken - Nice! You are totally motivated!<br /><br />Annette - You know, as a child I always wished that pokeberries would be edible. They are so luscious looking. I almost mentioned them here, but didn't, so I'm glad you did. It's a good point. Though once you know pokeberries you won't mistake them!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08337291320368324416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-55143985228244241832011-01-05T00:55:32.673-05:002011-01-05T00:55:32.673-05:00Ken be sure you don't get pokeberries which lo...Ken be sure you don't get pokeberries which look similar and are poisonous. Julia I make this every year by the gallon and freeze it in old syrup jars since it molds. We go through a few tablespoons a day in the winter over here. Next year I plan to get extra berries to freeze to use in pancakes and scones. Love elderberries but they are an acquired taste to be sure.Sustainable Eatshttp://www.sustainableeats.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-87023286697048719192011-01-04T15:38:15.757-05:002011-01-04T15:38:15.757-05:00This is gorgeous. It never occured to me to gatehr...This is gorgeous. It never occured to me to gatehr them. Now I just need someone who can help me identify. In fact, I think there are elder trees a few feet from my office. I may just have to go outside and see if there are berries this very minute! Thanks! KenKen Albalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16379852662105383295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-50142794880956729202011-01-03T08:59:43.668-05:002011-01-03T08:59:43.668-05:00Last year blinked and when I opened my eyes all th...Last year blinked and when I opened my eyes all the blinking elderberries were gone. Well there's always this year. I'll be remembering this post as the year unfolds. Happy New Year and lets raise our canning jars to 2011.Gloriahttp://www.laundryetc.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-56348654746327384162011-01-02T21:36:17.375-05:002011-01-02T21:36:17.375-05:00Meg - We must've been commenting at the same t...Meg - We must've been commenting at the same time! Please come on over! You must have some elderberry in your blood or something. Make some!<br />And I am so pleased that you like that jelly! Yay!<br /><br />Allison - There isn't TOO much you can get them confused with once you start reading up on them and acquainting yourself with how they look. The link above (click on the latin name in italics) gives a great description of it. Start by scoping out the flowers in June (or whenever you figure out for your area). The flowers are easy to identify, then remember where the plants are. It's always good to ID with someone who knows if you are unsure.<br /><br />Jimnet - Maybe not this exact recipe but I'm sure it can be done. I found this recipe, http://www.juliarosebotanicals.com/catalog_i2732397.html?catId=113465. Try it out, and let me know! I was going to mention that you can buy dried elderberries online.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08337291320368324416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-16817523337634114412011-01-02T20:33:24.488-05:002011-01-02T20:33:24.488-05:00Question for you:
Can you use dried elderberries ...Question for you:<br /><br />Can you use dried elderberries to make this recipe?<br /><br />I have a huge bunch of elderberries and haven't known what to do with them. I would love to make this, but I am unsure because all the berries are dried.Jimnetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-63397282937797390802011-01-02T19:51:20.588-05:002011-01-02T19:51:20.588-05:00Sounds good! I would like to give this a try if I ...Sounds good! I would like to give this a try if I can find these on our property somewhere...but I do worry how do I know for sure that they are elderberries!?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09069117326093443006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-12882042349571437592011-01-02T19:21:55.055-05:002011-01-02T19:21:55.055-05:00Christina - Happy New Year to you, too! I think we...Christina - Happy New Year to you, too! I think we'll trade; I'll make elderflower cordial this year, which I didn't make last. That sounds great--an abundance of elderberries!<br /><br />Denise - Ha! Thanks! Maybe next year I'll also make elderberry wine...<br /><br />Michael - It's always an elderly aunt drinking elderberry wine, right? Like I said, I'll have to try it one day! In the meantime, do keep us posted on the candying!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08337291320368324416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-10223335439956150452011-01-02T19:21:39.297-05:002011-01-02T19:21:39.297-05:00Can I come live at your house? Please?
I loved my ...Can I come live at your house? Please?<br />I loved my grandpa's elderberry wine and grandma's elderberry jelly. And elderberry syrup might be the best part of being sick. Never occurred to me to make it! Nice!<br /><br />Oh, and once again, I must tell you the set on the apricot apple jelly is PERFECT. I keep showing people that come over, but I won't share with them =)meghttp://www.growandresist.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-79803118983705668472011-01-02T16:19:06.596-05:002011-01-02T16:19:06.596-05:00an elderly aunt back in germany was famous for mak...an elderly aunt back in germany was famous for making and drinking elderberry wine. she hick-upped a lot and was generally on the saucy side. i had a spoon full of her stuff as a boy - and you're right it certainly is an acquired taste. the syrup though sounds like it might work in my cold-pantry. as soon as the time turns from freezing and summer has ripe berries i will try your recipe, until then i'm doing candied cumquats and will report back with my progress.<br />thanks for your berry post, luscious images, delicious notion...michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06370159059347497462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-4271798046095902132011-01-02T16:08:55.482-05:002011-01-02T16:08:55.482-05:00I did not know about the health benefits of the fi...I did not know about the health benefits of the fine elderberry. Really, all I knew was the Elton John song about the wine. Thanks. Love your new profile pic!Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1516199892122090215.post-46004125715852483172011-01-02T15:23:24.236-05:002011-01-02T15:23:24.236-05:00Beautiful! I've been making elderflower cordia...Beautiful! I've been making elderflower cordial in the spring, but I haven't done anything with the berries that are easy to forage around here. This inspires me to try some syrup this summer.<br /><br />Happy New Year!Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12607821498331135305noreply@blogger.com