tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post3463640700376750322..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Homemade summer cordialUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55576989910141748572016-01-20T11:38:00.353+10:002016-01-20T11:38:00.353+10:00Excellent idea thanks Rhonda - I'll do that ov...Excellent idea thanks Rhonda - I'll do that over in the forum :) Thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09119313494132747844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-29627132107575338512016-01-19T16:40:10.383+10:002016-01-19T16:40:10.383+10:00kirsti, take a photo and ask the folks at the foru...kirsti, take a photo and ask the folks at the forum to identify it. They'll probably do it quickly for you, or send the photo to me and I'll ask for you.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58912406419899679812016-01-19T16:30:52.184+10:002016-01-19T16:30:52.184+10:00Rhonda - seeking your advice (as always). I have ...Rhonda - seeking your advice (as always). I have a tree in my backyard that produces a lovely perfumed white flower in spring, but the berries are currently orange and I can't remember whether they changed to purple/black last year. Do you know a good source for identifying plants? I have been googling but to no avail.... Thank youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09119313494132747844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88329300247839294232016-01-19T03:12:34.355+10:002016-01-19T03:12:34.355+10:00I have my second batch of your ginger beer in the ...I have my second batch of your ginger beer in the fridge and am really pleased with it. So simple, cheap and refreshing. Your posts are always an inspiration.Thanks<br />LepidillaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-43239220908968546242016-01-16T00:55:38.897+10:002016-01-16T00:55:38.897+10:00elderberry jelly is my absolute favorite....my gra...elderberry jelly is my absolute favorite....my grandmother always made it with berries she'd find in the wild....she also knew the best spots to find dandelion greens. JanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-10661390630908765842016-01-13T21:36:20.764+10:002016-01-13T21:36:20.764+10:00I got a two trees for a Christmas present, one lem...I got a two trees for a Christmas present, one lemon and one lime so when they start producing fruit this is something I would like to attempt to do :-) Motherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729084243977465118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72647188476951425032016-01-13T04:18:08.033+10:002016-01-13T04:18:08.033+10:00You'll never make up a pot without having a fe...You'll never make up a pot without having a few small stems. They won't hurt you. Use your common sense, take out as many as you can and develop confidence in providing your own food.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-62956091850880324782016-01-13T00:42:49.895+10:002016-01-13T00:42:49.895+10:00About stems, do you mean the large stems because I...About stems, do you mean the large stems because I see some of the tiny stems in your pot. That is what always freaks me out trying to get the teeny ones off afraid I will poison ourselves. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-74014016527870507932016-01-12T22:02:21.555+10:002016-01-12T22:02:21.555+10:00I love making cordial but haven't done it in a...I love making cordial but haven't done it in a while. You have spurred me on...I have mulberries, passion fruit, mangos and lemon juice in the freezer. Hmmm, I think I will be very busy! Love reading your blog. It always makes me feel very peaceful. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09446223754527194283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-53626788139241097182016-01-12T20:39:40.654+10:002016-01-12T20:39:40.654+10:00Thanks Rhonda. I've pinned this for future ref...Thanks Rhonda. I've pinned this for future reference for when I get my hands on some elderberries.Zenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373747863822737468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21357529446022824372016-01-12T19:57:57.510+10:002016-01-12T19:57:57.510+10:00Thanks for this one, I have save for future refere...Thanks for this one, I have save for future reference when I come buy a bargain of fruit or an abundance in my garden if I was so lucky! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13692635505109794188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-222835980712077192016-01-12T19:20:38.652+10:002016-01-12T19:20:38.652+10:00My family loves the ginger cordial - so refreshing...My family loves the ginger cordial - so refreshing. BUT....I have to make two batches, one with peel and one without as there is a staunch division of preference amongst the girls. Mignonne loves the ginger syrup reduced right down till it is very thick and can be poured as a sauce on icecream.poggeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754636457782658089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17881144123255738182016-01-12T13:40:59.609+10:002016-01-12T13:40:59.609+10:00O I am SO JEALOUS ! I am stuck over here in USA -b...O I am SO JEALOUS ! I am stuck over here in USA -below freezing and just Drooling over your treasures!! webbswayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11500925658471825693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19966321601655903482016-01-12T13:37:09.972+10:002016-01-12T13:37:09.972+10:00Elderflower cordial is delicious! Where we lived i...Elderflower cordial is delicious! Where we lived in the north of Scotland, elder trees grow wild in the hedgerows and I made cordial from the flowers each year. There are plenty of recipes to choose from online. You need to use the flowers when they are fully open and fragrant and before they start to fade.Jane Maynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36029019478062336392016-01-12T13:26:42.851+10:002016-01-12T13:26:42.851+10:00Here in Texas a cordial is made by letting the fru...Here in Texas a cordial is made by letting the fruit stew around in alcohol, such as Everclear, then straining it. We used to make cordials out of blackberries. I think your non-alcoholic cordials are a WONDERFUL idea! Olde Dame Penniwighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11871888334179316997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-11147055109760451292016-01-12T12:28:47.584+10:002016-01-12T12:28:47.584+10:00actual I never had cordial. It does sound good.
Co...actual I never had cordial. It does sound good.<br />Coffee is onpeppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48677831795965268982016-01-12T11:53:53.547+10:002016-01-12T11:53:53.547+10:00Good for you Jane. It's a good way of preserv...Good for you Jane. It's a good way of preserving fruit and just imagine having a passionfruit cordial later in the year. It will be such a treat. And lemon cordial in winter is a good source of vitamin c. Win-win!rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68295798246221654532016-01-12T11:33:57.168+10:002016-01-12T11:33:57.168+10:00I made two bottles of passionfruit cordial to shar...I made two bottles of passionfruit cordial to share with the family over Christmas. It lasted exactly two days! I have been in mango jam and chutney mode for a bit now. I think I might swap over to cordial mode. There's an abundance of passionfruit and lemons up the back that will make excellent cordial. Thanks for the reminder.Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06964345893499561504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-8920692965394236622016-01-12T11:14:59.890+10:002016-01-12T11:14:59.890+10:00Excellent! Yes, the Finns love elder flowers and ...Excellent! Yes, the Finns love elder flowers and berries.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-77827951234802586512016-01-12T11:13:50.437+10:002016-01-12T11:13:50.437+10:00It's fairly small but it responds well to prun...It's fairly small but it responds well to pruning so we keep ours clipped. Pruning helps produce more flowers and berries. When we had the seat under the tree, it was only a couple of years old. They grow fast.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19443617376409519592016-01-12T11:12:30.861+10:002016-01-12T11:12:30.861+10:00Chel, you can make elderflower cordial too. My tre...Chel, you can make elderflower cordial too. My tree took about three years before it started producing berries. Before that, the flowers fell off before the berries formed.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87218339316887714582016-01-12T11:11:20.435+10:002016-01-12T11:11:20.435+10:00Where are you located Meg?Where are you located Meg?rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84764926595316243482016-01-12T10:37:48.966+10:002016-01-12T10:37:48.966+10:00Hi. I live on the Gold Coast, Queensland. I have a...Hi. I live on the Gold Coast, Queensland. I have a long back fence and growing over it are 6 elderberry trees, planted by the original owners over 26 years ago. They were Finnish. Every year the flowers and berries come and I have no idea what to do with them. Do now. Thank you for all the information. Petahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780784818382353696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76242280305339328992016-01-12T08:40:42.269+10:002016-01-12T08:40:42.269+10:00Oh elderberries, another to add to my list of tree...Oh elderberries, another to add to my list of trees to plant here! I knew there was one missing off my list. And planting thing that have medicinal uses is exactly what Im wanting. Its quite a small tree no? Im sure I have seen photos of it with a seat under it? <br /><br />xxEmma Christianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08500696381837942950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-13436665807101827062016-01-12T08:22:59.634+10:002016-01-12T08:22:59.634+10:00Good morning, Rhonda. My little tree, locally know...Good morning, Rhonda. My little tree, locally known as Rhonda!s elderberry, has plenty of flowers but no berries thus far. I think nearly everyone in our simple living group now has their own plant from your original one. They certainly grow prolifically. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.com