Sore throats, tonsillitis, syrup and gargling
Foraging for making has become a prfound new joy of mine. I had had some lurking doubts about the pillaging of nature and whether I had the right to do this. But, they are now gone and I am loving that connection, the creativity of making things and the new recipes to trial.
What’s on the go right now?
I’ve made rowan berry and sage syrups and vinegars.
Research showed me that raw berries are really not a good plan due to potentially toxic components. So, I stewed a few berries with some sage in water. Then I let it sit for a few weeks (the hot liquid sealed the jar keeping it good) before straining and re-heating, dissolving sugar into it, turning it into a syrup.
And, what does it taste like?
The flavour is frankly AWESOME! I haven’t ever tasted anything else like it. It’s sharp, it’s sweet and fruity but there’s something else which I am yet to put a word to.
The finished product is up for grabs in partnership with Rowanberry and sage vinegar.
Why the pairing of sage and rowanberry?
Well, the traditional medicine from rowan berries is for sore throats and tonsillitis. Sage also has a great reputation for healing throats because it has the power to cut through the mucousy substrate keeping all the gremlins alive causing your symptoms. So, it seemed like a match made in heaven.
Fancy a go?
Do you get recurrent sore throats and/or tonsillitis? If you do, you might like to give these beauties a go.