Of Elderflower Cordial, Crystallised Roses and Chocolate Leaves
Last evening after collecting a load of Elderflowers and Wild Rose petals I set too to have an evening of playing. Elderflowers I started off with my first batch of Elderflower Cordial which I make most years (although unfortunately last year, I missed them completely), so it was even more important for me to make some this year. The recipe I use is an all in one method, one big bowl that all the ingredients go into. Then left overnight to allow the flavours to develop. For me to complete this I now need to strain the flowers off through a sieve initially and then through some Butter Muslin to remove any fine sediment, will see how it goes but it may need straining through the Muslin a couple of times. There are links to recipes on the Post an Enjoyable Day Elderflower Recipes and Links For Elderflower Champagne Elderflower Champagne Recipe Wild Rose/Briar Rose Petals and Buds I then set too and started working on the Rose petals. For this project you will ...