A few weeks ago we harvested a basketful of elderflowers for cordial. It will be yearly tradition for the rest of my life. This time 'round I used the recipe from the lovely River Cottage Preserves Handbook.
Lydia requests popsicles every afternoon. Sometimes we throw in leftover smoothie, often it is just juice.
Raspberry jam requires the most time and energy of all the jams I do. After picking and pressing out all the seeds, each of the 6 pints we made this year is worth well over $20 according to my calculations. It will be cherished . . . slowly . . . bit by bit.
Luckily I have good helpers who enjoy picking produce and putting up for winter as much as I do.
