speaking of which

or is that

witch

as i continue

preparing
today

 a concoction

or rather decoction 

of elderberries

that when blended

with

cinnamon

clove 

and ginger root

resembles a 

good ol' fashioned

brew

a brew whose purpose it is to

prevent cold and flu

with its antiviral

properties

or if needed

to ease cold symptoms

yea

you had me at hello

after simmering the above

ingredients

in 2 cups water

until it is reduced by half

it's time to strain

pressing out all the

goodness

from the elderberries

and finally adding

the golden elixir

ah

honey

sweet, delicious

honey

that will coat your sore throat

if needed

and taste great

while doing it

then

ever so carefully

pouring the

Elderberry Syrup

into a jar

to be stored in the frig

when cooled

just a spoonful of syrup

each day

to keep the bugs at bay

or

1 tablespoon an hour 

if symptomatic

i've gotten in the habit

of dating my 

medicinals

because

as we know

time has a way

of sneaking

slipping

ticking

running at

breakneck speed

by.

To make your elderberry syrup

go to you tube

for a great mountain rose

tutorial.

(Although it is said that it keeps for

2 weeks, respondents claim

it is good for

the winter...which is my

experience)

To your health

my pretties.