So, the elderflower champagne experiment was a bust, unfortunately. And I spent SO. MUCH. TIME!
I trimmed off every little stem from the blossoms since the green parts are reportedly toxic.
That alone took me a couple of hours! Pretty much my whole afternoon was spent making the elderflower concoction. It was supposed to ferment into a fizzy “champagne” by day 4. But by day 2, the whole thing had turned gloopy. No mold or anything like that, and it smelled pretty good, but I’m pretty sure champagne isn’t supposed to look like glue.
I actually took a picture of it but I will spare you.
Instead, I’ll show you a picture of my lavender bush. Much prettier.
It always makes me happy to see the lavender blooming. The bumblebees are happy, too. I was stalking them trying to take their picture. I must have spent hours. Again, that’s one whole afternoon gone. And where are the bumblebee pictures, you ask? All blurry.
Oh, well… the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry, as they say. I shall attempt again. Take two for the champagne and bumblebees!
It’s now time for features
“I just love this Burger Charcuterie idea! Now I’m in need of a huge charcuterie board!” — Angie
“Feta, tomato, and red pepper – a perfect combo that I know I would enjoy.” — Jhuls
“This is very creative, honestly. Who would have thought of sardines in tacos?! Sardine lovers everywhere, rejoice!” — Angie
“I love okra, but I don’t know how to cook it aside from adding it to soups/stews. This sounds like a good recipe to try.” — Jhuls
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Thanks so much for featuring my Green Chili Burger Charcuterie Board, I really appreciate it. Looks like a great party today, I always enjoy coming to Fiesta Friday. Have a great week and thanks so much for the party!
Miz Helen
You’re welcome. It’s such a great idea!
back again after a while, gutted about your elderflower bubbles, was so excited when I saw the image and deflated to hear it went wrong, lovely lavender though hahaha xx
Oh hey, welcome back, Rebecca! I know, right, it was painful to have to go thru so much without any reward in the end.
Sorry about the elderflower champagne. The lavender looks very pretty thou. Thanks very much for the feature!
Thanks, Pauline, and you’re welcome!
truly appreciate you for taking the time each week to host this wonderful party! I brought GREEN CHILE CHICKEN ENCHILADAS, PINEAPPLE ANGEL FOOD SNACK CAKE and TEXAS BBQ BEANS. I hope you have a great week.
Thanks for sharing, Tamy. Everything sounds delicious!
Happy summer Angie. I am impressed with your effort even though they were not successful. And your lavender is gorgeous. I don’t think mine is in full bloom yet because there is an alarming absence of any kind of bee. And thank you for asking me to cohost.
I might just make elderflower cordial, a lot easier ? You know I’ve been noticing fewer bees myself over the years. Such a sad phenomenon ? Thanks so much for cohosting! ❤️
Sorry the champagne didn’t turn out… You’ll definitely have to try again.
Thank you for hosting and for featuring my Feta.
Have a great week xx
Yeah, I think I should… the baked feta looks delicious!!