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Post by manfred on Oct 17, 2008 4:41:30 GMT 1
Hi I just wrote in the fruit/veggie section, but being rather new have discovered that there is much more elderberry activity in this section!!! Gee thanks Paul, wherever you are for tipping me off on this forum send me a note if you read this. Forgive me for being rather clumsy around computers. For those elderberry enthusiasts, I have lots of testimony. Do you readers realize that elderberries have 400 times more vit c than apple juice and the sugar can be completely manipulated for those who like to sidestep the sweet stuff. In fact i have used the concentrate as is without watering down, and adding sugar and have had superb anti flu results. This time I have used sugar and it is such a delightful drink. Manfred (it is only 8:42 in B. C., Canada and the UK is just waking up "tomorrow" near 4:42 am) tsk
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Post by bogmyrtle on Oct 17, 2008 8:59:31 GMT 1
Hi I just wrote in the fruit/veggie section, but being rather new have discovered that there is much more elderberry activity in this section!!! Gee thanks Paul, wherever you are for tipping me off on this forum send me a note if you read this. Forgive me for being rather clumsy around computers. For those elderberry enthusiasts, I have lots of testimony. Do you readers realize that elderberries have 400 times more vit c than apple juice and the sugar can be completely manipulated for those who like to sidestep the sweet stuff. In fact i have used the concentrate as is without watering down, and adding sugar and have had superb anti flu results. This time I have used sugar and it is such a delightful drink. Manfred (it is only 8:42 in B. C., Canada and the UK is just waking up "tomorrow" near 4:42 am) tsk Morning Manfred  Thanks for the info, I think you have answered a query I have. We have seen elderberry wine, both sweet and dry, for sale so it is the manipulation of the sugar they do to achieve this. We have also seen sweet & dry oak leaf wine for sale but that has been down to time they collect the leaves. Haven't tried collecting our own berries for cordial but we do drink the elderflower drinks. We haven't done much gathering this year (more's the pity) except to eat straight away, as with doing work on the house, we haven't had room to put/store anything. We have said that this will be sorted by Christmas! And next year......... Looking forward to chatting more. |
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Post by debbiem on Oct 17, 2008 9:41:19 GMT 1
Thanks for the info Manfred, I didn't know any of that! Thanks again - you don't happen to live in Vancouver by any chance?  |
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Post by manfred on Oct 18, 2008 2:19:29 GMT 1
No,.. I don't live in Vancouver presently, but have in the past. I live a few mountain ranges to the east of Van. in a straight line just north of the U.S. border. If you use one of those roadmap sites you can see the town of Creston, B.C. about 3 or 4hundred miles east of Van.. We have several species of Elderberry but Paul , who also uses this forum, explained to me that the canadensis variety, which has the clusters of small black berries is the best. The robin egg blue variety is quite abundant along our roadsides, and is more like a tree. The officianados out of oklahoma say that those are of dubious useability. The residents around here say that they are good. Who to believe more?? My Dad said the small black ones were common in northern Europe, and he remembers them from north Germany and they WERE used for colds through the centuries. All i can say is that they are a Gift from God to me. A real cure-all! Are there any Oklahoma people on this website? Elderberries are big business down there. I'd love to hear from any of you. Manfred
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Post by Biggles on Oct 18, 2008 10:54:39 GMT 1
I am sorry to put a dampener on Elderberry--But I so dislike the taste of them --I know they are good for you--But--  |
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 18, 2008 11:24:38 GMT 1
I am sorry to put a dampener on Elderberry--But I so dislike the taste of them --I know they are good for you--But-- Not a damper at all Biggs. Elderberries have a very bland flavour in themselves, there is no getting away from that. They need to be blended with other flavours to get the best of them. Elderberry and blackberry jam is a prime example. |
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Post by manfred on Oct 18, 2008 19:46:55 GMT 1
Hi Taste, as most of us know, is relative.Depends on who's tasting. I happen to really like it. Mixing it is real good advice. You can create any wonderful flavour you want with all the nutritional benefits. Over ice cream works. Really,.. taste is the least of the parameters in my experience, but it definely helps. Truth be known, the health benefits that I have received in the ten years that I have been using them, outweighs thousands of dollars of other alternatives. I tell you, gargling straight unsweetened elder syrup is not pleasant, yet the immediate cold releif far outweighs any yukkies. Way better than echinacea, on all counts, however, mixxing the brew is undoubtedly better,..bad tasting,..but better. I welcome any other ideas,...................Manfred p.s. what does it mean to bookmark a thread?
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Post by Sleepy on Oct 18, 2008 19:57:32 GMT 1
Hi Taste, as most of us know, is relative.Depends on who's tasting. I happen to really like it. Mixing it is real good advice. You can create any wonderful flavour you want with all the nutritional benefits. Over ice cream works. Really,.. taste is the least of the parameters in my experience, but it definely helps. Truth be known, the health benefits that I have received in the ten years that I have been using them, outweighs thousands of dollars of other alternatives. I tell you, gargling straight unsweetened elder syrup is not pleasant, yet the immediate cold releif far outweighs any yukkies. Way better than echinacea, on all counts, however, mixxing the brew is undoubtedly better,..bad tasting,..but better. I welcome any other ideas,...................Manfred p.s. what does it mean to bookmark a thread? You are right Manfred, taste is a personal thing Bookmarking is explained in the FAQs (link at the top of the page) |
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