From the deep wilds of California's parks to the glimpse of a bluebird over a backyard fence, from the geologic bones of the mountains to the tiny spring wildflower in an empty lot -- California's natural worlds are everywhere, and endlessly fascinating.
Monday, May 19, 2014
Elderflowers
I always get excited when the elderflowers bloom. Tall bushes with pancake-shaped clusters of small yellow-white blossoms suddenly become apparent in all the roadsides and fields, and it's time to go collecting. The leaves and stems are poisonous, but the flowers themselves are edible and quite delicious.
I add them to pancakes or breads, and dry them for use in tea later in the year. [The ripe berries are also quite nice as a tea!]
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