The elder is the Queen of Trees. It is a powerful symbol of life, energy and creativity. Much of the folklore around the Elder suggests its ability to drive away evil spirits. As a protection against evil, people carried around it's twigs, and branches were often hung in doorways of houses, cowsheds and even buried in graves.
It has become a bit of a family tradition to make elderflower cordial, and this year I'm also going to have a try at making a sparkling Elderflower champagne.
A tea can be made from the fresh flowers (blossom) which makes an excellent tonic for refreshing the mind and purifying the blood. The flowers can also be added to salads and even cakes! I'm also going to have a try at making Elderflower fritters coated in a sweet batter made from honey & sugar. Yum...
They are in flower now, so why don't you give it a go? They taste amazing, and best of all - they're free!
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