I finally broke open a jar of Elderberry Jelly yesterday. When I had made it I thought I was going to be stuck with jars of Elderberry syrup. I put the jars into the cupboard with hopes that given a little time it would set up. Turns out it’s perfect and delicious.
With cooler weather here and the wood stove going it’s also time to start making bread once again. I had high hopes of making it all of the time but found that I was throwing away a lot of it during the summer because it would mold before it was half gone. Another reason to love the cooler weather.
I also hear that eating Elderberry jelly or syrup daily helps ward off colds and flu. I’m feeling some sniffles coming on.
Fort Pelham Farm 
Yum. I have been baking white bread recently as I am unhappy with Pepperidge Farms’. Used to love it but I don’t think it’s the same. The whole wheat sure isn’t – it’s squishy! I hate marshmallow bread.
And there’s that beautiful China again!
Oh, you have made me hungry and longing for a quiet seat by a fireplace.
Pellet stove is roaring here – cold and damp. My MIL made elderberry jelly – good memories of some fine eating.