https://elderflowerandrum.com/2022/07/31/bittersweet-symphony/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/screen-shot-2022-07-30-at-4.42.26-pm.pngScreen Shot 2022-07-30 at 4.42.26 pmhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/screen-shot-2022-07-30-at-4.42.46-pm.pngScreen Shot 2022-07-30 at 4.42.46 pmhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/screen-shot-2022-07-30-at-4.43.04-pm.pngScreen Shot 2022-07-30 at 4.43.04 pmhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/screen-shot-2022-07-31-at-5.27.20-pm-1.pngScreen Shot 2022-07-31 at 5.27.20 pmhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/screen-shot-2022-07-31-at-5.27.43-pm-1.pngScreen Shot 2022-07-31 at 5.27.43 pmhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/screen-shot-2022-07-31-at-5.28.17-pm.pngScreen Shot 2022-07-31 at 5.28.17 pmhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/screen-shot-2022-07-31-at-5.28.37-pm.pngScreen Shot 2022-07-31 at 5.28.37 pmhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/screen-shot-2022-07-31-at-5.27.43-pm.pngscreen-shot-2022-07-31-at-5.27.43-pmhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/screen-shot-2022-07-31-at-5.27.20-pm.pngscreen-shot-2022-07-31-at-5.27.20-pm2022-07-31T07:58:59+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2020/05/13/green-gamble/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_4974.jpgIMG_4974The version with a mix of potatoes and c celery. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_4958-e1589350206755.jpgIMG_49582020-05-13T07:16:45+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2020/03/29/the-perfect-grainy-day/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_6119.jpgIMG_6119The delicious chewy bread. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_6078.jpgIMG_6078Rise in the tins and ready to bake. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_6083.jpgIMG_6083https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_6077.jpgIMG_6077the dough ready to rise. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_6073.jpgIMG_6073https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_6074-e1585442831112.jpgIMG_6074The mixed, soaked and cooked grains, https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_6085.jpgIMG_6085This shows what it was like cut when still warm. 2020-03-29T01:25:06+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2020/03/24/upside-down-right-side-up/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_6067.jpegIMG_6067https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_5901.jpegIMG_5901Tight layer of fruit above the butter and sugar.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_5907.jpegIMG_5907https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_5906.jpegIMG_5906Smooth the cake mix over the plums.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_6048-e1585023380293.jpegIMG_6048melted butter and sugar at the bottom of the cake pan.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/img_5908.jpegIMG_5908right side up and looking great. 2020-03-24T04:24:39+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2019/12/02/when-sour-is-perfectly-sweet/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/img_4256.jpgIMG_4256https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/img_4259.jpgIMG_4259https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/img_4260.jpgIMG_4260https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/img_4264.jpgIMG_4264https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/img_4263.jpgIMG_42632019-12-02T02:50:06+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2019/11/25/olive-season/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_4298.jpgIMG_4298https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_4300.jpgIMG_4300https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_2113.jpgIMG_2113https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_2111.jpgIMG_2111https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_1863.jpgIMG_1863https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_2203.jpgIMG_2203https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/img_1847.jpgIMG_18472019-11-25T03:44:10+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2019/07/24/rebooted-beets/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3133-1.jpgIMG_3133https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3133.jpgIMG_3133https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3127.jpgIMG_3127https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/img_3126.jpgIMG_31262019-07-26T22:39:31+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2019/05/09/when-you-need-a-little-faith/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_2004-e1557392842564.jpgIMG_2004https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_2006.jpgIMG_2006https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_1998.jpgIMG_1998The flour mix after 24 hourshttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_2002.jpgIMG_2002the stick rye and flour mix. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_2003.jpgIMG_2003the dough sitting in tine. Next time, smaller tins or just two, not threehttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_2030-e1557392677920.jpgIMG_2030The cut loaf, several days after cooking. It lasts incredibly well. 2019-05-09T10:30:35+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2019/05/01/1469/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_1797-e1556697237251.jpgIMG_1797https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_1857.jpgIMG_1857after going through the blender, put the applies in a pot and over with water. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_1873.jpgIMG_1873make sure the juice drains without any pressure. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/img_1913.jpgIMG_1913Such a pretty colour, though this lot was a bit cloudy, probably because I put the fruit through the blender and let it sit. 2019-05-01T08:03:22+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2019/04/16/scandi-noir/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/25832b13-ed22-4013-87e8-f53520eb059c-e1555588676221.jpeg25832B13-ED22-4013-87E8-F53520EB059Chttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_1900-e1555386611513.jpgIMG_1900The bread has a lovely, soft, moist texture. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_1886.jpgIMG_1886Roughly mixed and left to use. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_1892-e1555386488145.jpgIMG_18922019-04-18T12:00:46+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2019/04/11/an-ode-to-basil/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_1552.jpgIMG_1552https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_1556.jpgIMG_1556https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/img_1559.jpgIMG_15592019-04-11T08:48:25+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2019/03/26/sugar-hit/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1514.jpgIMG_1514The topping liberally covers the cake as it goes into the oven. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1494.jpgIMG_1494https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1533.jpgIMG_1533soft inside, caramel on the outside. Today delicious. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1532.jpgIMG_15322019-03-26T01:36:42+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2019/03/15/in-full-flower/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1171.jpgIMG_1171Fry on one side in oil and then flip. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1172-e1552618846162.jpgIMG_1172https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1170-e1552619186526.jpgIMG_1170the stuffed flowers with a coating of batterhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1168.jpgIMG_1168Flowers fresh off the vine. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1169.jpgIMG_1169the soft goat's cheese and herbs2019-03-15T03:12:20+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2019/03/05/the-days-of-the-triffid/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_0015-1.jpgIMG_0015small and large zucchinis on the vine. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1283-e1551759737479.jpgIMG_1283Rounds of zucchini off the griddle pan. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1294.jpgIMG_1294https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1262-e1551759005998.jpgIMG_1262https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1255-e1551759074812.jpgIMG_1255https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1252.jpgIMG_1252https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_1254.jpgIMG_1254layers of zucchini in the frypan. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/img_0015-e1551758927178.jpgIMG_00152019-03-05T04:32:08+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2019/02/26/plum-delicious/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/screen-shot-2019-02-26-at-2.32.11-pm.pngScreen Shot 2019-02-26 at 2.32.11 pmThe next lot ready to be stored away for the winter. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_1222.jpgIMG_1222quite flat, but delicioushttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_1217.jpgIMG_1217https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_1231.jpgIMG_1231The gorgeous liquid that results. I pit in an old 4 Pillars Shiraz Gin bottle. which seemed appropriate. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/img_1230.jpgIMG_1230The old, spent plums, ready to be turfed. 2019-02-26T11:22:05+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2017/09/27/the-stuff-of-life/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_4078-e1506479721843.jpgIMG_4078The risen loaves, ready to go into the oven. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_4073.jpgIMG_407312 hours later, the dough has risen nicely. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_4083.jpgIMG_4083Sourdough gives a lovely, moist texture.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_4079-e1506479367503.jpgIMG_4079https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_4077-e1506479648285.jpgIMG_4077I rolled the dough one way, and then cross rolled it the other to make a tight loaf. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_4072-e1506479831632.jpgIMG_4072the dough, roughly mixed with a wooden spoon. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_4081.jpgIMG_4081My finished loaves. 2017-09-27T05:28:50+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2017/03/29/beyond-jam-a-fig-frenzy/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1646.jpgIMG_1646https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1652.jpgIMG_1652Dried, but still a bit soft.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1719.jpgIMG_1719Tightly packed in vodka with vanilla. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1716.jpgIMG_1716https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1684-e1490763503267.jpgIMG_1684Drying away in the dehydrator. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1678-e1490763432550.jpgIMG_1678Tri and halve the figs ready for drying. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1647.jpgIMG_1647https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1727.jpgIMG_1727https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1645.jpgIMG_1645https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/img_1644.jpgIMG_16442017-03-29T05:05:28+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2017/01/25/cherry-delight/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_1164-1.jpgimg_1164-1Dark and delicious. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_1165-e1485316917522.jpgimg_1165https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_1156.jpgimg_1156The salvaged sour cherries.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_1157.jpgimg_1157Just sugar and the cherries, no water. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_1158.jpgimg_1158https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_1159.jpgimg_11592017-01-25T04:09:06+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2017/01/18/going-for-gold/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_1128-1-e1484719277991.jpgimg_1128-1Crack the apricot pips to get the kernels inside, and then blanche them to get the brown skins off. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_1141-1-e1484719334631.jpgimg_1141-1Apricot jam is one of the classics. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_1130-1.jpgimg_1130-1You should boil jam hard. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_11261.jpgimg_1126https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_1126-e1484719255611.jpgimg_1126Crack the apricot pips to get the kernels inside, and then blanche them to get the brown skins off. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/img_1125-2.jpgimg_1125-22017-01-18T06:08:14+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/12/26/gone-bananas/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_1079-1-e1482736526519.jpgimg_1079-1https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_1077-1-e1482736582769.jpgimg_1077-1https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_1072-e1482735621943.jpgimg_1072https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_1079.jpgimg_1079When they're this far gone, they're perfect for cake. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_1073.jpegimg_1073https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_10801.jpgimg_10802016-12-26T07:16:38+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/12/23/1317/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_1054.jpgimg_1054https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_1050-e1482474700557.jpgimg_1050For the topping, start with good quality dark chocolate. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_1058-e1482474668332.jpgimg_1058A selection of chocolate covered Lebküchen. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_1059.jpgimg_1059https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_1054-1-e1482474601345.jpgimg_1054-12016-12-23T06:43:29+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/12/14/hey-you-potato-head/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_0863-1-e1481690752849.jpgimg_0863-1https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_0866-e1481690451428.jpgimg_0866served with apple saucehttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_0861.jpgimg_0861Fry til brown on each side. These ended longer, but you can flip them again if they aren't brown and crispy enough.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_0857.jpgimg_0857https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_0855.jpgimg_0855When you squeeze out the grated potatoes, it produces quite a lot of excess liquid. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_0853.jpgimg_08532016-12-14T05:05:19+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/12/05/round-and-round-we-go/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_07881-e1480924850339.jpgimg_0788https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_0774.jpgimg_0774https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_0776.jpgimg_0776https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/img_0788-e1480923987780.jpgimg_07882016-12-05T08:01:03+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/11/25/warm-to-the-marrow/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0772.jpgimg_0772The scraped out marrow.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_07811.jpgimg_0781The mix, still soft but with enough breadcrumbs to be able to shape dumplings.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0770.jpgimg_0770https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0766.jpgimg_07662016-11-25T01:22:51+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/11/20/full-flower/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/bone-marrow-dumplings-with-bone-broth-e1480036188956.jpgbone-marrow-dumplings-with-bone-brothhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/bread-dumplings-semmelknodel.jpgbread-dumplings-semmelknodelhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0787.jpgimg_0787https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0781.jpgimg_0781https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0779.jpgimg_0779The pale creamy stuff on the right is the beaten marrow, with other ingredients. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0778.jpgimg_0778The melted and sieved marrow. It looks just like melted butter. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0776.jpgimg_0776https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0774.jpgimg_0774https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0817.jpgimg_0817Not as pretty cooked with the stems trimmed off, but somehow a bit ore fragrant. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0810.jpgimg_08102017-03-11T22:28:55+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/11/17/when-its-good-to-be-bad/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/admin-ajax.jpgadmin-ajaxIt never lasts long. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0671-e1479425996855.jpgimg_0671Edges trimmed and folded, the top brushed with little butter, and ready for the oven. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0665-e1479425969225.jpgimg_0665Herbs and spring onions ready to mix. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0673-e1479426140742.jpgimg_06732016-11-17T23:52:28+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/11/07/sage-advice/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/img_0726.jpgimg_0726https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/planter.jpgplanterhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/plant.jpgplanthttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/fresh.jpgfreshThe fresh sage in the butter. A heavenly smell. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cheese.jpgcheeseready to be tossed with the pasta. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/sage1.jpgsage2016-11-08T22:56:12+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/10/24/feeding-the-kaffeeklatsch/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/screen-shot-2016-10-24-at-11-01-36-am.pngscreen-shot-2016-10-24-at-11-01-36-amhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/screen-shot-2016-10-24-at-10-59-51-am.pngscreen-shot-2016-10-24-at-10-59-51-amhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/screen-shot-2016-10-24-at-10-59-33-am.pngscreen-shot-2016-10-24-at-10-59-33-amCooked and delicious. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/screen-shot-2016-10-24-at-10-59-18-am.pngscreen-shot-2016-10-24-at-10-59-18-amTop the base with fruit and streusel.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/screen-shot-2016-10-24-at-10-58-58-am.pngscreen-shot-2016-10-24-at-10-58-58-amSpread the dough out on a tray. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/screen-shot-2016-10-24-at-10-58-38-am-e1477267674255.pngscreen-shot-2016-10-24-at-10-58-38-amThe dough is still sticky before adding more flour at the final stage. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/screen-shot-2016-10-24-at-10-58-23-am.pngscreen-shot-2016-10-24-at-10-58-23-am2016-10-24T01:20:19+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/10/03/roll-up-roll-up-2/2016-10-20T21:52:54+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/10/15/tea-time/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/served-e1476505394177.jpgservedhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/split.jpgsplithttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/butter.jpgbutterhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/scones2.jpgscones2https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/scones-tray.jpgscones-trayhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/scones.jpgscones2016-10-15T04:25:46+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/09/30/my-little-dumpling/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_0556.jpgimg_0556Sebago potatoes2016-09-30T05:02:07+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/09/22/floret-forest/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/chopped.jpgchoppedinclude the stem when you chop the broccoli. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/broccoli.jpgbroccolihttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/olives.jpgoliveshttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/pasta.jpgpastaOrecchiette is the preferred pasta for this dish. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cooking-e1474524459658.jpgcookingLet the anchovies melt and then add the olives. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/final.jpgfinal2016-09-23T19:25:34+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/09/13/honey-im-home/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_0452-e1473764122642.jpgimg_0452The icing is botched, butt the cake tasted fab. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_0448.jpgimg_0448The "naked ginger", which was chopped finely for the cake. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_0450.jpgimg_0450The cake. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/gloop.jpggloopThe thick, gloopy, honey-rich mix. 2016-09-13T12:12:00+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/09/05/gone-crackers/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/img_0414-e1473064022137.jpgIMG_0414https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/seedy1.jpgseedy1the mix, mostly seeds.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/seedy2.jpgseedy2The seedy dough. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/seedy3.jpgSEEDY3The mix spread out and ready to go into the oven, with score marks put on with a knife.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/seedy4.jpgseedy4https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/seedy5.jpgseedy5https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/seedy-6.jpgseedy 6Crispy seedy crackers, nice and toasty.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/seedy-7.jpgseedy 7Crisp and perfect with a good cheddar and pickles. 2016-09-05T08:31:13+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/08/29/roll-up-roll-up/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_0352.jpgIMG_0352The risen dough. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_0360.jpgIMG_0360Cut the rolled out rectangle of dough into thin strips. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_0375.jpgIMG_0375https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_0359.jpgIMG_0359Rolled out for a second time. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_0374-e1472467003789.jpgIMG_0374Lovely, spicy, sweet, crisp, bready delights. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_0358.jpgIMG_0358Folded into four before being rolled out again. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_0355.jpgIMG_0355Very fine slices of apple layered over the top of the spices.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_0372.jpgIMG_0372https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_0354.jpgIMG_0354The cinnamon and cardamom mix spread over the butter/sugar mix. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_0369.jpgIMG_0369Twisted into shape and ready to bake. 2016-08-29T10:43:43+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/08/20/thank-god-its-nearly-spring-cake/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/screenshot-2016-08-20-15-11-37.pngScreenshot 2016-08-20 15.11.37https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_0279-e1471669878996.jpgIMG_0279https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_0275-e1471670349301.jpgIMG_0275Pour and spread the berry/citrus juice mix over the the cake while it's still in the tin.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_0274-e1471670292479.jpgIMG_02742016-08-20T05:26:16+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/08/13/happy-snacks/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_03201-e1471059774300.jpgIMG_0320https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/plate-e1471058360783.jpgplatePlain pikelets, which don;t taste plain at all. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/apple-pikelets.jpgapple pikeletsPikelets with slices of apple.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/plain.jpgplainhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cooked-banana-single.jpgcooked banana singlehttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/finished.jpgfinishedPikelets with sliced banana.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cooked-banana.jpgcooked bananahttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/bubbling-banana.jpgbubbling bananaLet the spikelets cook until bubbles show in the batter. Quickly check to see if the underside is brown enough before flipping. Iff you add fruit, add it as soon as you pour the batter into the pan. 2016-08-13T04:19:44+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/08/09/ooops/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/whole-cake.jpgwhole cakehttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/lime.jpglimehttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/cut-cake.jpgcut cake2016-08-09T08:44:39+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/07/31/a-happy-mistake/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cake-side.jpgcake sidehttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cake-cooked-1-e1469951143134.jpgcake cooked 1https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0223.jpgIMG_0223https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cake-lemons.jpgcake lemonsI do try to get all the zest off, but there's always some left.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/loaf-cooked.jpgloaf cookedhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/loaf-carrot.jpgloaf carrothttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/loaf-cukes.jpgloaf cukes2016-07-31T07:47:43+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/07/23/fluffy-golden-cheesy-goodness/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0198-e1469258065574.jpgIMG_0198The Eigernordwandkase (front) and Gabietou cheeses, stars of the Tour de France selection. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0124-e1469257957274.jpgIMG_0124Two flaws: not full enough, and the breadcrumbs were fresh and a bit too large and rough. Drier and finer would definitely be better. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0123-e1469257679400.jpgIMG_0123The whites gently incorporated. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0126-e1469258708778.jpgIMG_01262016-07-23T07:25:17+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/07/14/thanks-mum/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0149-e1468466592727.jpgIMG_0149The tangy sugar crusting on top of the cooling cake.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cake-soak.jpgcake soakThe lemon-sugar mix soaking into the hot cake.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/recipe.jpgrecipehttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/lemons-e1468465685746.jpglemonshttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cakecrop.jpgcakecrophttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/final-cake-e1468466433488.jpgfinal cake2016-07-14T03:27:02+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/07/13/heart-of-gold/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0111-e1468371264808.jpgIMG_0111Melt the goat's cheese into the soup for some delicious tang. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0100-e1468371234369.jpgIMG_0100The "extras" in this soup, though the ginger adds a welcome extra warmth. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0110.jpgIMG_0110https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/img_0099-e1468371079531.jpgIMG_0099Cook the pumpkin until it starts to break down, turning the stock golden orange.2016-07-13T01:32:29+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/07/06/cream-of-the-crop/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cooked1.jpgcookedhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cut1.jpgcuthttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cake-2.jpgcake 2The oat and sugar mix for the topping. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cooked-e1467793700413.jpgcookedRight up to the limits of the tin, a lovely gold on top.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/mix.jpgmixBeat the eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/topping.jpgtoppingThe mix on top before it goes back into the oven. At that level, it poured over the edges of the springform tin and onto the oven base. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/cut.jpgcutSoft and fluffy inside, caramel crunch on top. Yum. 2016-07-06T10:29:07+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/06/25/a-burst-of-winter-sunshine/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9820-e1466845415676.jpgIMG_9820https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9818-e1466845390567.jpgIMG_9818https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9817-e1466845376560.jpgIMG_9817https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9824-e1466845327158.jpgIMG_98242016-06-25T09:12:07+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/06/18/pare-a-pair-of-pears/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9741-e1466245294452.jpgIMG_9741The delicious chocolatey mix. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9746.jpgIMG_9746https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9747-e1466244855752.jpgIMG_9747The slightly overcooked muffins.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9744-e1466244901971.jpgIMG_9744Ready to go. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9739.jpgIMG_97392016-06-18T10:32:29+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/06/12/ginger-pride/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9708-e1465703960525.jpgIMG_9708Lovely caramel-coloured biscuit mixture. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9716-e1465704396457.jpgIMG_9716https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9717-e1465704469513.jpgIMG_9717Dark and spicy with some ginger zing. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9705-e1465703764662.jpgIMG_97052016-06-13T05:53:10+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/06/03/a-grain-of-sense/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9666-e1464921066829.jpgIMG_9666https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9662-e1464921141269.jpgIMG_9662Silver beet, while not a green I like that much, works well with the other flavours in this dish.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9664-e1464921002364.jpgIMG_9664Fresh thyme adds a beautiful flavour.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9665-e1464920821536.jpgIMG_9665Duck, mushroom and silver beet blend beautifully with the barley. 2016-06-15T23:27:30+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/06/06/985/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/mainpic.jpgmainpichttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/new-fish-pie.jpgnew fish piehttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/cake-1.jpgcake 1White and fluffy butter and sugar mix.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/walnut-mix.jpgwalnut mixThe walnut and soft brown sugar sprinkle. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/apples.jpgapplesApples placed nicely on top of the cake. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/butter-top.jpgbutter topHalf way through he bake, sprinkle the top with sugar and cinnamon, and put some dots of butter on. 2017-03-14T21:35:08+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/06/02/bitter-sweet-melody/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9653.jpgIMG_9653https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9660-e1464855077990.jpgIMG_9660This makes a pretty, bitter-sweet jelly. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/img_9658-e1464855025241.jpgIMG_9658Leave the halved cumquats to cook for about two hours.2016-06-02T08:15:43+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/05/30/fish-comfort-food-fish-pie/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_9587.jpgIMG_9587https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_9589-e1464589305948.jpgIMG_9589The pureed cauliflower makes for a fantastic thick sauce for the fish pie, and it tastes just like a great white sauce. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_9585-e1464589267797.jpgIMG_9585https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_9582-e1464589199561.jpgIMG_9582The fish, bay leaves, cloves and leek heating in the milk.2017-03-13T21:33:06+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/05/23/947/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_9568.jpgIMG_9568https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_4220.jpgIMG_4220Dried persimmonshttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_9573.jpgIMG_9573the cake, with a little icing sugar sprinkled over the top.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_9579-e1463969380958.jpgIMG_95792016-06-29T04:34:45+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/05/13/red-wedding-no-not-that-one/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_95341-e1463114615302.jpgIMG_9534Dark and utterly delicious. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_9534-e1463114435490.jpgIMG_9534https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_9533-e1463114421103.jpgIMG_9533In the saucepan ... the tapioca quickly absorbs the fruit juices and wine. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_9529-e1463114382280.jpgIMG_9529Cleaned grapes and pomegranate seeds ready for blending2016-05-13T05:23:12+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/05/05/gone-to-jelly/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/quinces-e1462170603660.jpgquincesQuinces come in all shapes. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/quince.jpgquincehttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/cut-quince.jpgcut quinceA quince, free of worms. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/boiling-quince.jpgboiling quinceGive the quince liquid plenty of room to boil up. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/quince-jars.jpgquince jarsQuince and apple jelly is such a pretty colour. 2016-05-05T10:26:48+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/05/01/clean-green/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_9481.jpgIMG_9481https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_9482-e1462097082623.jpgIMG_9482https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_9486-e1462096878121.jpgIMG_9486Lots of parmesan is wonderful on top of this dish.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_9480-e1462097186458.jpgIMG_9480https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/img_9485-e1462097046682.jpgIMG_94852016-05-01T13:03:34+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/04/24/pip-pip/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/guavas-1-e1461482831944.jpgguavas 1A mix of strawberry guavas and apple. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/guavas-2.jpgguavas 2The pips left over after pushing the pulp through a sieve. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/guavas-3.jpgguavas 3The finished product. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/guavas-4.jpgguavas 4Thick and concentrated. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/guavas.jpgguavas2016-04-24T07:35:09+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/04/15/the-spice-route/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/pot.jpgpotCooking away happily for four hours. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/spices-e1460687504798.jpgspiceshttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/stew.jpgstew2016-04-15T02:37:41+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/04/10/cool-as-a-cucumber/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_9303-e1460278049625.jpgIMG_9303Freshly packed and still bright green. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_9301-e1460277915175.jpgIMG_9301https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_9299-e1460277875536.jpgIMG_9299Don't be afraid to use lots of spices. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_9302-e1460277862112.jpgIMG_9302https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_9304-e1460277846871.jpgIMG_93042016-04-10T08:55:39+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/04/02/my-kingdom-for-a-cabbage/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_9331-e1459583539562.jpgIMG_9331Cooking gently into a soft, delicious, very sweet and spicy, dish.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_9329-e1459582536448.jpgIMG_9329https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_9328-e1459582345300.jpgIMG_9328The onions, bacon, red wine, bay leaves and spices cook gently for a couple of minutes. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_9324-e1459582311778.jpgIMG_9324Slice everything finely.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_9321-e1459582294782.jpgIMG_9321An adjustable mandoline is handy for a dish like this, but not necessary. 2017-03-11T22:32:27+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/04/04/kraut-rules/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_9276-e1459754826870.jpgIMG_9276I used a masher to tamp down the cabbage once I'd packed it in the jar. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_9267-e1459755265400.jpgIMG_9267Beautiful, fresh cabbage.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_9272-e1459754772648.jpgIMG_9272Get your hands in the cabbage and work it hard.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_9274-e1459754734127.jpgIMG_9274After massaging the cabbage for five minutes, the liquid level is starting to build up.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_9278-e1459754896876.jpgIMG_9278The end result of 1 1/4 kg of cabbage being grated and pummelled.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_9332-e1459754692140.jpgIMG_9332A couple of days after making it, it's bubbling away nicely. The red cabbage will give it a lovely pink colour.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/img_9335-e1459754645190.jpgIMG_93352016-06-29T04:37:16+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/03/29/garden-of-delights/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9254-e1459216102808.jpgIMG_9254https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_92171.jpgIMG_9217https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9217-e1459214922189.jpgIMG_9217https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9251-e1459215021935.jpgIMG_9251https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9252-e1459216185916.jpgIMG_9252https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9253-e1459214680242.jpgIMG_9253A whole lot of chopped up silver beet, sautéed and mixed with eggs, cheese and seasonings. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9255-e1459214754206.jpgIMG_9255Beautiful silver beet frittata.2016-03-29T02:10:15+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/03/25/abundance/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9209-e1458876728553.jpgIMG_9209https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9203-e1458876472376.jpgIMG_9203https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9207.jpgIMG_9207https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9183-e1458876398147.jpgIMG_9183The apple mush draining through a cloth-covered colander into a big saucepan. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9188-e1458876359858.jpgIMG_9188Whole branches of lemon verbena in the liquid as it comes to the boil.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9192-e1458876254392.jpgIMG_9192You want to see the liquid almost boiling over. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9194-e1458876316473.jpgIMG_9194The bubbly froth gets a bit heavier and gloopier as the liquid thickens. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9201-e1458876003145.jpgIMG_9201The very pretty apple and lemon verbena jelly, setting nicely. 2016-03-25T03:40:39+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/03/21/amber-alert/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9131-1-e1458548255641.jpgIMG_9131 (1)https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9132-e1458552107779.jpgIMG_9132I let the cardamom seeds sit in the bottom of the glass, but you can always filter them out.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9136.jpgIMG_9136https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9137-e1458546963362.jpgIMG_9137https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9140-e1458548191217.jpgIMG_91402016-03-21T09:37:57+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/03/18/taking-stock/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_88771-e1458289224355.jpgIMG_8877A pot full of vegetable and aromatics makes a great stock. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_8879-e1458289119639.jpgIMG_8879https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_5988-e1458289142533.jpgIMG_5988Soup made with proper stock. Healthy and delicious. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_8876.jpgIMG_8876https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_8877-e1458289093458.jpgIMG_88772016-03-19T22:54:10+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/03/14/cardamom-redux/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9082-e1457945353763.jpgIMG_9082The much improved second version of the cake. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9086-e1457945220954.jpgIMG_9086This time, without any sag in the middle.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9069-e1457945122755.jpgIMG_90692016-03-14T08:58:34+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/03/10/kitchen-science/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9099-e1457579556377.jpgIMG_9099Day 3. The liquid has cleared, the vine leaves are darkening, the rye flour remains as a lay on the bottom, and the smell is divine. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9094-e1457579256632.jpgIMG_9094https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9093-e1457579460739.jpgIMG_9093Day 2. Clear signs it has started to ferment.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9091-e1457579314958.jpgIMG_9091 Day 1. Cloudy from the flour still.2016-03-10T03:26:00+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/03/07/a-tree-of-plenty/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9081-e1457342432871.jpgIMG_9081Soaking in the marinade. I had more than 8 so it didn't fit neatly, but I stirred them regularly and left them longer than half an hour. The main image above is the delicious and very pretty  marinade. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9084-e1457342173405.jpgIMG_9084A serve of the roasted figs, before its accompaniments. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9072-e1457342214702.jpgIMG_9072https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9080-e1457342238106.jpgIMG_9080Not the prettiest fruit, until you cut them open.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9075-e1457342300834.jpgIMG_9075The dark delicious marinade takes shape. I accidentally put the zest in as well as the rind, which meant I had none for later, but did add wonderfully to the tang. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9077.jpgIMG_90772016-03-08T06:46:44+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/03/03/egg-zactly/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9040-e1456977685968.jpgIMG_9040https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9039.jpgIMG_9039https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9044-e1456976232405.jpgIMG_9044https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/img_9042-e1456975663465.jpgIMG_90422016-03-03T04:35:11+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/02/27/summer-in-a-jar/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_9026-e1456467045905.jpgIMG_9026https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_9019-e1456467021253.jpgIMG_9019https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_9021-e1456467010103.jpgIMG_9021A mix of tomatoes skinned and ready to chop for sauce.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_9023-e1456466981891.jpgIMG_9023https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_9025-e1456466944942.jpgIMG_90252016-02-27T02:31:12+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/02/25/a-match-made-in-heaven/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_9013-1-e1456380102500.jpgIMG_9013 (1)https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_9011.jpgIMG_9011https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_9012-e1456379795886.jpgIMG_9012https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_9013.jpgIMG_9013https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_9007-e1456378333852.jpgIMG_9007I used more orange zest than asked for, and it was still subtle. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_9010-e1456378303212.jpgIMG_90102016-02-25T06:02:19+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/02/21/batter-up/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8978-e1456031187836.jpgIMG_8978The lovely gold of the carrot batter.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8982-e1456031029432.jpgIMG_8982https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8979-e1456030992841.jpgIMG_8979Nice colour, but starting to droop into middle.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8980.jpgIMG_8980https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8981-e1456030885448.jpgIMG_8981https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8984-e1456030909377.jpgIMG_8984Lots of texture from the grated carrots and the nuts, but tailing off to a squiggly centre2016-02-22T01:26:57+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/02/18/on-a-roll/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8977-e1455772593944.jpgIMG_8977https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8974-e1455772637916.jpgIMG_8974https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8972-e1455772520268.jpgIMG_8972Some odd shapes, but no one cares. Churchmen sausage rolls are delicious.2016-02-18T11:46:56+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/02/16/hot-and-sour-deliciousness/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8926-e1455597417684.jpgIMG_8926The soup, as it looked in my kitchen.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8925-e1455597399902.jpgIMG_8925https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8936-e1455597346261.jpgIMG_8936The soup, as it appears in in Ottolenghi's book.2016-02-16T22:34:01+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/02/14/fig-season/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8902-e1455433733498.jpgIMG_8902https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8894-e1455432804533.jpgIMG_8894https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8895-e1455432721636.jpgIMG_8895Beautifully ripe figs, with those splits in the skin showing they are perfectly ready to eat. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8916-e1455432664186.jpgIMG_8916https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8922-e1455432626688.jpgIMG_89222016-02-14T07:14:09+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/02/12/in-the-grip-of-grappa/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_6984-e1455247672566.jpgIMG_6984Grappa stills are beautiful things, an the grappa museum has quite a collection.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_6990-e1455247616301.jpgIMG_6990The very pretty town of Bassano del Grappa.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_6983.jpgIMG_6983https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8880.jpgIMG_8880Thhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8884-e1455246994162.jpgIMG_8884https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8887-e1455247054336.jpgIMG_8887The delicious dark mirto we brought home.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_8889-e1455247012976.jpgIMG_8889One of the delicate grappa bottles at Poli. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/img_7339-e1455247238651.jpgIMG_7339Our grappa selection before it was tucked safely (and legally) away in our suitcases. 2016-02-12T03:34:54+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/01/31/kiss-kiss/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_8608-e1454268734324.jpgIMG_8608https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_8056-e1454268189189.jpgIMG_8056Hand-made orecchiette drying in the back streets in Bari.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_69421-e1454268244537.jpgIMG_6942Le cime di rape, or turnip tops (which they're not).https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_8607-e1454268036738.jpgIMG_8607https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7985-e1454268057964.jpgIMG_7985It looks a bit messy, but the taste is great. I tend to be a bit heavy handed with the greens, but I saw similar in restaurants.2016-01-31T21:24:38+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/01/25/in-praise-of-passion/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_74021-e1453665253644.jpgIMG_7402https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7481-e1453664268642.jpgIMG_7481Perfect lasagne.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7520.jpgIMG_7520https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7524-e1453664217546.jpgIMG_7524Cicchetti made to order. A far cry from the usual croquette-type things and bits of ham on bread. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7525-e1453664090991.jpgIMG_7525Gondoliers at the bar at La Cantina, enjoying the produce.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7402-e1453664323535.jpgIMG_7402Tortellini in brodo. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7716-e1453665107901.jpgIMG_7716Even the prosaic mixed salad looked pretty as a picture.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7968-e1453664349295.jpgIMG_7968The boss at La Cantinai in his workspace.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7977-e1453664591119.jpgIMG_7977Fascinating fish platter.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7978-e1453664449166.jpgIMG_7978cheese selection, with transparent slices of apple as a base and a pineapple condiment.2016-01-27T04:22:59+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/01/19/to-market-to-market/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_71651-e1453220159333.jpgIMG_7165Gorgeous Romanesco broccoli among the artichokes.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7111-e1453218003198.jpgIMG_7111https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/tomatoes-e1453220057237.jpgtomatoesEven in winter, there are a range of excellent tomatoes.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/drinks-e1453218363470.jpgdrinksSome interesting organic beers available for sale in Bologna market, which we pairs with some fresh cheeses, and some fresh fried prawns and calamari from a fish stall. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/seafood-e1453218410314.jpgseafoodhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7153-e1453218508187.jpgIMG_7153https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7152-e1453218570363.jpgIMG_7152https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7156-e1453218598813.jpgIMG_7156Fresh and full of variety. A tasty display of pasta.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7162-e1453218674920.jpgIMG_7162https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7157-e1453217630149.jpgIMG_7157Added value: fish burgers in black rolls for sale to hungry shoppers at a fish stall in Bologna market.2016-01-21T07:05:51+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/01/12/bitter-sweet/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6938-e1452630494133.jpgIMG_6938https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6937-e1452630524152.jpgIMG_6937Raddicchio di Tardivahttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6648-e1452630572511.jpgIMG_6648https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7048-e1452630928376.jpgIMG_7048Asiago cheeses, the medium-aged and longest-aged versions. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_7047-e1452630610304.jpgIMG_7047https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6942.jpgIMG_6942https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6944.jpgIMG_6944https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6939-e1452630667769.jpgIMG_69392016-01-13T07:38:38+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/01/07/taking-in-the-sloe-boat/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_65811.jpgIMG_6581https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6580-e1452159716755.jpgIMG_6580https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6586-e1452163356495.jpgIMG_6586The Dark & Stormyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6588-e1452159333277.jpgIMG_6588https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6583-e1452159430624.jpgIMG_6583https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6581.jpgIMG_6581https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6589-e1452163274319.jpgIMG_6589https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6582-e1452159385165.jpgIMG_6582https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6578-e1452159469472.jpgIMG_65782016-01-07T11:03:42+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2016/01/05/my-grandmothers-kitchen/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6509-e1452004117682.jpgIMG_6509The tea cake recipe.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6508.jpgIMG_6508https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6507-e1452004233222.jpgIMG_6507https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6521-e1452004070291.jpgIMG_6521https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_6520-e1452004088929.jpgIMG_65202016-01-06T20:26:24+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/12/23/family-jewels/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5994-e1450858049707.jpgIMG_5994https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5995-e1450858022161.jpgIMG_59952015-12-23T09:17:17+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/12/21/christmas-in-a-biscuit/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5978-e1450694035444.jpgIMG_5978https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_6001-e1450694013515.jpgIMG_60012015-12-21T10:36:01+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/12/17/dr-mcsteamy-the-real-one/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5988-e1450331150877.jpgIMG_5988https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5989-e1450331111652.jpgIMG_59892015-12-17T05:53:07+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/11/30/christmas-spice/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5882-e1448863222221.jpgIMG_5882Candied orange and lemon zest ready to be mixed in.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5879-e1448863429367.jpgIMG_5879Spices and egg ready to mix into the honey/molasses/sugar mix. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5881-e1448863314776.jpgIMG_5881A pretty candied orange.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5883.jpgIMG_5883https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5888-e1448863326199.jpgIMG_5888Iced and cooling. Next time I'd like to put the icing on in a star shape or a christmas tree shape. 2015-12-13T03:53:45+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/12/13/its-a-date/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5973-e1449966836802.jpgIMG_5973https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5976-e1449966822364.jpgIMG_5976https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5974.jpgIMG_59742015-12-13T00:42:16+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/12/11/pulp-action/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/persimmon_png9191.pngpersimmon_PNG9191https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5948-e1449812317356.jpgIMG_5948https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5949-e1449812296936.jpgIMG_59492015-12-11T05:56:46+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/12/09/i-scream-you-scream/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5946.jpgIMG_5946https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5945-e1449634235889.jpgIMG_5945Mixing away in the ice cream maker, and nearly ready.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5942.jpgIMG_5942https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5940-e1449634057201.jpgIMG_5940https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5938-e1449633991399.jpgIMG_5938Egg yolks and sugar, warming up over a simmering pan.2015-12-09T04:15:07+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/12/06/beat-it/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5926.jpgIMG_5926https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5927-e1449365685135.jpgIMG_5927https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5928-e1449365711341.jpgIMG_5928https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5929-e1449365660349.jpgIMG_5929https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5919-e1449289994198.jpgIMG_5919Love that thick glossy white mix. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5901-e1449289965320.jpgIMG_5901https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_59211.jpgIMG_5921https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_59221.jpgIMG_5922https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5922-e1449289920843.jpgIMG_5922https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5921-e1449289888640.jpgIMG_59212015-12-06T11:38:08+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/11/28/sweet-oblivion/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5860-e1448675826745.jpgIMG_5860Layer 1: the plastic net to keep the fruit down, alcohol, fruit and sugar settled to the bottom, which is why you have to star it for the first couple of days.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5857.jpgIMG_5857https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5855-e1448676065611.jpgIMG_5855After sitting for an hour, at the bottom is a layer of fruit juices and dissolved sugar. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5848.jpgIMG_5848https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5847.jpgIMG_5847https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5843-e1448675749965.jpgIMG_5843When the pip is removed, there is a while skin that it is best to remove. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5840-e1448675687224.jpgIMG_58402015-12-05T12:27:28+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/12/04/red-alert/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5913-e1449222210329.jpgIMG_59132015-12-04T20:44:25+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/11/24/to-the-rescue/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5816-e1448330947466.jpgIMG_5816https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5819-e1448330861726.jpgIMG_58192015-11-24T02:20:01+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/11/06/a-macaroon-by-any-other-name-would-taste-as-sweet/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5648.jpgIMG_5648https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5647.jpgIMG_5647https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5646.jpgIMG_5646https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5645.jpgIMG_5645https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5643-e1446777324276.jpgIMG_5643https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5642.jpgIMG_5642https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5641-e1446777283521.jpgIMG_56412015-11-23T08:50:01+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/10/29/fragrant-with-a-twist/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_5553-e1446104010635.jpgIMG_55532015-11-22T08:54:05+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/11/22/rhubarb-rhubarb-rhubarb/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5810-e1448163202975.jpgIMG_5810Interesting, but not quite what I expected.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5802.jpgIMG_5802https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5801-e1448161957963.jpgIMG_5801After harvesting 500g of rhubarb stalks.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5808-e1448161823716.jpgIMG_5808https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5806-e1448161755205.jpgIMG_5806Pre second rise, it certainly looks a bit tragic.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5805-e1448161734550.jpgIMG_5805https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5804-e1448161669602.jpgIMG_5804For whatever reason my rhubarb doesn't go red and chopped it looks just like celery. But it tastes just as it ought, so I don't worry. 2015-11-22T03:37:55+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/11/19/hey-presto/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5788-e1447905339169.jpgIMG_5788https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5795-e1447905523992.jpgIMG_5795https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5794-e1447905360200.jpgIMG_5794Great colour in the finished pesto. Keep it fresh with a layer of oil on top.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5790.jpgIMG_5790https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5792-e1447905381505.jpgIMG_5792Great vibrant colour in the finished pesto.2015-11-19T04:17:42+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/11/17/cheap-thrills/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5782-e1447758218928.jpgIMG_5782https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5781-e1447758100434.jpgIMG_5781a few sprigs of rosemary cooking in the oil.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5780.jpgIMG_5780https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5779.jpgIMG_5779https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5778.jpgIMG_5778https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5777-e1447757985632.jpgIMG_5777https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5776.jpgIMG_5776https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5775.jpgIMG_57752016-09-25T11:54:59+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/11/15/what-are-we-waiting/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_57591-e1447572487781.jpgIMG_5759https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5756-e1447570994421.jpgIMG_5756https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5754-e1447571083306.jpgIMG_5754Happy to sample the wares at Moon Dog.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5761-e1447571023922.jpgIMG_5761The bustling scene at Eclade De Moyle at Moon Dog Craft Brewery in Abbotsford.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5762-e1447570970204.jpgIMG_5762Delicious when they finally arrived.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5759-e1447570941545.jpgIMG_57592015-11-19T04:19:38+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/11/13/fizz-bang/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5732-e1447398282673.jpgIMG_5732The kefir happily brewing away. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5739.jpgIMG_5739The next lot ready to go.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5737-e1447398231849.jpgIMG_5737The kefir is usually very fizzy the first time you open the bottle.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5736-e1447398915997.jpgIMG_5736https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5735.jpgIMG_5735https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5733-e1447398162630.jpgIMG_5733I keep my kefir in reused plastic mineral water bottles.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5740.jpgIMG_57402015-11-14T00:00:18+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/11/12/fermentation-gets-my-goat/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5716-e1447313539714.jpgIMG_5716The separated goats milk after the kefir grains have been in for a couple days.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5718-e1447313634635.jpgIMG_5718Draining the kefir cheese.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5719-e1447313680161.jpgIMG_5719The kefir cheese takes shape under a plate, which is weighted to drive out as much liquid as possible. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5720-e1447313735966.jpgIMG_5720A small amount of goat's cheese lurking in the strainer. https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5723-e1447313600934.jpgIMG_57232015-11-19T03:44:36+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/11/10/feasting-time/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_57061.jpgIMG_5706https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5707.jpgIMG_5707https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5708.jpgIMG_5708https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5708-1-e1447113779192.jpgIMG_5708 (1)https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5706.jpgIMG_5706https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5705-e1447113747757.jpgIMG_5705https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5704-e1447113931381.jpgIMG_5704https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5703-e1447113651939.jpgIMG_5703https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_55661-e1447113613587.jpgIMG_5566The version with steamed purple carrots and beetroot.https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5567.jpgIMG_55672015-11-13T01:24:14+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/11/09/pie-pie-did-i-say-pie/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5700-e1447041766398.jpgIMG_5700https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5696.jpgIMG_5696https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5698-e1447042025576.jpgIMG_5698https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5695.jpgIMG_5695https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5694-e1447041796859.jpgIMG_5694https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5693-e1447040750662.jpgIMG_5693https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5692.jpgIMG_56922015-11-09T04:10:03+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/11/08/unmellow-yellow/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5684-e1446950841151.jpgIMG_5684https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5691-e1446950774630.jpgIMG_5691https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5683.jpgIMG_5683https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5682-e1446950137921.jpgIMG_5682https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5679-e1446950798114.jpgIMG_56792015-11-08T03:10:20+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/11/07/use-em-or-lose-em/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_56601.jpgIMG_5660https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_56591-e1446863753386.jpgIMG_5659https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_56571.jpgIMG_5657https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_56551-e1446863117128.jpgIMG_5655My blueberry crophttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_56531.jpgIMG_56532015-11-07T02:36:05+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/11/04/stormy-weather-hic/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5627.jpgIMG_5627https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5626-e1446626974614.jpgIMG_5626https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5625-e1446626960338.jpgIMG_5625https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_5624-e1446627112489.jpgIMG_56242015-11-04T11:17:46+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/11/01/gin-and-bear-it-2/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/screen-shot-2015-11-04-at-10-04-00-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-11-04 at 10.04.00 PMhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/screen-shot-2015-11-04-at-10-02-05-pm.pngScreen Shot 2015-11-04 at 10.02.05 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tapioca.2015-11-07T13:27:19+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/2015/10/29/a-rumtopf-ends-a-rumtopf-begins/https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3866-e1446161492979.jpgIMG_3866https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3865-e1446161455250.jpgIMG_3865https://elderflowerandrum.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_5455-e1446161507239.jpgIMG_54552015-10-30T00:47:49+00:00monthlyhttps://elderflowerandrum.com/about/2015-10-27T06:16:59+00:00weekly0.6https://elderflowerandrum.comdaily1.02022-07-31T07:58:59+00:00