It’s elderberry season … I foraged these from an abandoned yard in the middle of the city and there was a thick patch of red clover near by, as well, so I picked a big bag of that.
Every summer I make elderberry elixirs ahead of winter. It’s great for when I can feel myself getting a cold …a dose of this seems to stave it off.
The dark shine of the berries is so beautiful. Here they are soaking in my kitchen sink before processing.
Helen Lehndorf 