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Re: CUISINE
Yeah, they're actually quite decent off the bush.
Particularly when they're ripe. They are a bit on the sour side when underripe. Jam is where they really shine though. (Although there is apparently gooseberry wine, which would be.. interesting.
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Well, I tasted it. And it's a bit sweet for my taste. (Even though I used a whole lot less sugar than the recipe said.) Still great though. And there's no jam like gooseberry. So.. this is going to be great.![cheers](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_cheers.png)
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Well, I tasted it. And it's a bit sweet for my taste. (Even though I used a whole lot less sugar than the recipe said.) Still great though. And there's no jam like gooseberry. So.. this is going to be great.
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Oooh not had gooseberries in years, we used to plunder them out of folks gardens when I was a kid, them and rhubarb. Ahh many a happy summers day with a face full of gooseberries, sitting on the back step with a big bowl of sugar dipping freshly plucked sticks of rhubarb into it.
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Re: CUISINE
gooseberries make me pucker up like a badgers arse.
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I had a go at making Elderflower cordial this summer. Its dead easy to make & fun getting the flowers. I made 2litres of the stuff, only cost 70p for the citric acid. I add lemonade to it & get 4lts of yummy drink. I enjoy making things from nature, just picking off shrubs etc, Im doing Rose hip syrup next. the only thing I dont touch ( which is a shame as theres so much growing here ) is mushrooms, I dont know my good from my bad !
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The only problem with gooseberries is that it hides it's torns so well. So, you are likely to get stung at least half a cousin times picking the berries. Damn you evolution. ![Mad](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_mad.gif)
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azriel wrote:I had a go at making Elderflower cordial this summer. Its dead easy to make & fun getting the flowers. I made 2litres of the stuff, only cost 70p for the citric acid. I add lemonade to it & get 4lts of yummy drink. I enjoy making things from nature, just picking off shrubs etc, Im doing Rose hip syrup next. the only thing I dont touch ( which is a shame as theres so much growing here ) is mushrooms, I dont know my good from my bad !
Isn't elderflower wine a thing too? It's amazing what you can do with stuff you just pick up in nature.
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Yes Blue, & nows the time to make Elderberry wine, The flowers are over & the berries are out, all for free ! just how I like it !!
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Looks amazing. Think you need to make some for the forum, Azriel.
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https://www.rivercottage.net/recipes/sparkling-elderflower-wineSparkling elderflower wine
Quick and reckless recipe: This method for making sparkling elderflower is the one that can result in all that collateral damage, but it is very straightforward. John has enjoyed two-year-old elderflower sparkly made this way, so even though it is rough and ready it can keep quite well. Whenever you drink it, serve it chilled and pour carefully - there will be some sediment at the bottom of the bottle from the continued fermentation.
Method:
Dissolve the sugar in 2 litres hot water in a fermenting bucket, then top up with 3 litres cold water. Allow to cool.
Aerate and add the elderflower florets, lemon zest and juice and the yeast nutrient.
Pitch the yeast or, if you like a bit of excitement, don't.
Elderflowers come ready stocked with wild yeasts and it can be interesting to see how things turn out.
Leave to ferment.
If you did not add yeast and fermentation has not started after 3 days then it is time to give the thing a kick-start with a packet of Champagne yeast.
After 6 days of fermentation, strain the must through boiled muslin into a fresh fermenting bucket, leaving the lees behind. Cover the bucket and leave for a few hours for the dust to settle, then siphon into your bottles of choice.
Your sparkly is about ready to drink after a week, and in any case a week is a good time to check to see how things are going.
You can release a little excess pressure by easing the lid off, though as noted this is a little tricky if you have used Champagne bottles.
If you are still worried then put the lot in the fridge to stop the yeast making any more carbon dioxide and drink it as quickly as you can.
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Elderflowers are nice brewed in a tea too. One of the flavors of Spring!
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Hey, don't change the subject. Azriel was just about to make us some sparkling elderflower wine.
Like.. I don't mind tea.. But tea or sparkling elderflower wine? Where's the choice?![Shrugging](/users/1813/32/54/71/smiles/3392635135.gif)
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Like.. I don't mind tea.. But tea or sparkling elderflower wine? Where's the choice?
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Bluebottle wrote:Hey, don't change the subject. Azriel was just about to make us some sparkling elderflower wine.![]()
If she wants go gathering elderblossoms now, she's going to have go visit Orwell and Chris. The northern hemisphere won't be ready for quite a while..
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You can freeze or oven dry them apparently.
I'm sure Azriel has made accommodations. ![Nod](/users/1813/32/54/71/smiles/1918643206.gif)
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ER, No.. & ..No
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Ah, well. There's always next year. ![Smile](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_smile.gif)
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It' odd how often cookbooks have little or nothing to do with cooking. ![Razz](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_razz.gif)
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God, I'm hungry.
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I'm not actually a fire demon. ![Suspect](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/suspect.gif)
I had fish.![Very Happy](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_biggrin.png)
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I had fish.
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The Creative Corner and the Fjordlandia thread here in OT has taught me to be suspicious of Fjordian fisk
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Living in Fjordlandia has made me suspicious of Fjordian fisk
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Oh, but it was delicious.
Raw, and wriggling..
Nah, not really.![Razz](https://2img.net/i/fa/i/smiles/icon_razz.gif)
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Raw, and wriggling..
Nah, not really.
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Now I'm hungry.
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