Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
Thought your backyard elderberries were just food for the birds or a tasty pie? Research shows they may be a flu-fighting powerhouse! Try this tincture and see.
A native North American shrub these little gems make the most excellent jams and jellies. Get some friends together to stem them and the rest is as easy as pie.
A good way to preserve elderberries, Pontack Sauce improves with age and being vinegar based, doesn't actually need to be canned... Oh, and the flavor is amazing.