Wednesday, October 22, 2014

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.

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