[Sca-cooks] elderflowers

[KristiWhyKelly at aol.com]

Has anyone had experience with elderflowers?  I've ordered dried ones  years 
ago and I remember them as almost too fragrant.  My Adams elderflower  finally 
flowered this year, and I wonder if I need to do something with them,  like 
dry them.  Fresh, they have no scent nor flavor.
 
Any ideas?  Or do I just hold out for the berries?
 
Also, I've found references to currants but not the colors in recipes,  
anyone know if the black ones are periodish or should I just save the red ones  for 
my SCA recipes?
 
Thanks,
 
Grace



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