Elderberries and elderflowers are among the most perfect wild foods. They are packed with health benefits that do everything from boost the immune system to cure the flu, they're useful in all sorts of recipes, and you can even find them for free all over the world (once you know how to find them). Now you can learn how to easily find wild elderberries, forage them and grow your own to make medicinal remedies, baked goods, spirits and more. This comprehensive guide will teach you the health benefits of elderberries and elderflowers, how to find and grow elder shrubs, the best ways to use them medicinally, and an incredible assortment of delicious ways to cook with (and brew with) elderberries and elderflowers. Comprehensive foraging information will help you locate and identify elder shrubs, tell them from poisonous look-alikes and easily gather the flowers and berries. You'll also find out the easiest ways to harvest them, and which ways of preserving them will retain the most medicinal properties. Filled with over 70 recipes for health remedies, jellies, jams, pies, cookies, wines, liqueurs and more, this book offers everything you need to know to forage, grow and enjoy one of nature's most perfect wild plants. Whether you're a novice forager wanting to find local (free!) sources of elderberries for anti-flu syrup, a homeowner interested in growing elderberries and finding delicious ways to preserve them, or a veteran forager looking for fun new ways to make use of elderberry and elderflower bounties, this comprehensive book has something for you.
✔ Author(s): Alicia Bayer
✔ Title: Elderberries: The Beginner's Guide to Foraging, Preserving and Using Elderberries for Health Remedies, Recipes, Drinks & More
✔ Rating : 4.8 out of 5 base on (202 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1544705441
✔ ISBN-13: 9781544705446
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
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The rich historical context of the book added a layer of depth that I found fascinating. It was like stepping back in time and experiencing history firsthand.
Iris Watts
I'm already planning to reread this book. It's one of those stories that you can revisit again and again, discovering new layers of meaning each time.
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This book is a work of art. The language, the imagery, the symbolism - everything came together beautifully to create a memorable reading experience.
