Happy Monday Everyone.

A big congratulations to all who completed the marathon, 1/2 or 10k on Saturday morning. An awesome effort.

We are very excited to announce Emilie has given birth to a beautiful healthy baby boy, Beau. A pic to come when Mumma gets a chance :). Congratulations Em!

Recipe:

We thought we would bring you an easy recipe, Elderberry Tea, a great syrup to have in your fridge for any Winter colds/flus.

Elderberries are known for their antioxidant, antiviral, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, and immune-modulating, as well as antidepressant properties.

Many symptoms of the cold and flu can be eased and treated with this powerful little berry. Consuming elderberries has a beneficial effect on severity and duration of cold and flu like symptoms

Elderberries also contain a variety of nutrients including Vit A, C, E and trace minerals such as copper, zinc, iron, potassium, calcium, and magnesium.

Make sure you buy organic or spray free to get all the maximum benefits.

What you need:

  • 1 cup dried elderberries
  • 2 cups filtered water
  • 1-2  cinnamon sticks (broken up)
  • 1- inch nob fresh ginger
  • 2 – 4 large tablespoons of raw and local honey

How to:

  1. Put first 4 ingredients in a pot and soak overnight to soften elderberries.
  2. Bring water to boil then bring to a simmer for 20 minutes with a lid on.
  3. Leave to cool to a warm temperature
  4. Strain liquid into a glass jar. Make sure to press the berries through the strainer firmly to extract any remaining liquid.
  5. Stir in honey until completely dissolved (you don’t want the liquid too hot to remove the goodies from the honey)
  6. Store in an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator for up to four months.
  7. Take as a preventative or when you are feeling a cold come on. 1 t – 1 T at a time.

Have a go and let us know how you get on

Krystie “elderberry” and Paul “sweetened with honey” Miller