The next workshop in our medicine making series is all about Elderberry. From the spicy tonic of Fire Cider we are moving to the sweet territory with Elderberry syrup. Elderflower and Elderberry have been part of folk medicine to support the immune system for many years. There are a number of clinical trials to support these claims. The dark berries favored by many in North America are a rich source of vitamin C, anthocyanins, quercetin and other health promoting compounds. What does it taste like? Do I even like it? What else can I include in the with the berries? You can find it out for yourself by tasting a few different flavor variations of this old folk remedy. We’re also going to explore if eating a spoonful of sugar daily ( yes, even if it has elderberries it still contains a lot of sugar) is a good way, or the only way to include those dark purple fruits in your health supporting habits. I’ll share my ways of solving this conundrum and offer preparations without the addition of sugar. Participants will make their own preparations, customized to please their own tastebuds, to take home along with recipes and notes to make Elderberry a staple support during challenging times. In person workshop at Columbus Garden School, on November 11 at 1pm. Sign up here:
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Do you know what’s SAD? There are a few things, really, but the acronym stands for Standard American Diet. Others diets compare themselves to SAD to show how much better they are. There's a whole lot of ingredients that shouldn’t be there -- and a long list of things that are missing. Just think of the color of a typical meal: shades of yellow, white, brown, with a touch of red (ketchup). Good news is that it’s not so complicated to change. No, I’m not trying to make you eat broccoli for every meal. How about spicing up those bland, boring meals? Herbs and spices are so much more than just flavor! Those deep, vibrant colors are tell-tale signs of antioxidants we need a lot of (to counter our SAD diet, for one thing). Learn simple tips to help make your meals more nourishing. Get an easy start on livening up your meals. We'll also discuss easy-to-grow herbs for Ohio gardens. We’ll smell, taste, mix, and learn about the wonderful health supporting gifts these plants offer us. Participants will create and take home their own blends and recipes for a tastier 2023.
Foraging, to reap where one didn't sow, is a great way to find our way back to nature while supplementing our SAD (Standard American Diet) with vibrant foods. We don't have to go far to start this endeavor. Open your door, step outside and get to know the plants you either didn't notice or regarded as weeds, a nuisance even. Our own backyard can provide a bounty that is more nourishing to body and soul than a walk through the aisles of a fancy grocery store. Good news: you don't have to eat a bowl of dandelion greens to feel the health benefits of wild foods. Foraging is an art and science. It requires knowledge for your safety and the safety and well-being of the plants themselves.
Come and learn the basics, try some new flavors and meet some of the plants in person at the Columbus Garden School, and let the adventure begin. Plant propagation class returns.
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