tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354675783435404178.post2526500276692650763..comments2009-12-21T14:02:41.420ZMark Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04203230703954814159noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354675783435404178.post-14019574767570601922009-12-21T14:02:41.420Z2009-12-21T14:02:41.420Z

And I was just looking for a rose-hip syrup recipe. Timely, my dear! <br /><br />Danke! <br /><br />Virginia

Virginiahttp://www.container-gardening-made-easy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354675783435404178.post-79312270931800653942009-11-25T20:46:09.877Z2009-11-25T20:46:09.877Z

My cordial turned out just as you described your champagne in reply to Dawn :)<br /><br />The recipe was courtesy of Jekka.<br /><br />Hic. You&#39;re lovely you are.

VPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02732971362066784175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354675783435404178.post-49063031054863089912009-11-22T18:29:01.703Z2009-11-22T18:29:01.703Z

Oh yes...not fall-down-drunk, take-me-anyone alcoholic....but definitely having-a-picnic-ooo-you&#39;re-quite-nice-aren&#39;t-you alcoholic.

Mark Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04203230703954814159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354675783435404178.post-16629805554482112482009-11-22T18:24:55.885Z2009-11-22T18:24:55.885Z

So this champagne. Is it actually, you know... alcoholic?<br /><br />Sorry to sound like an old lush but one does rather hope for some level of squiffiness following all that effort.

Dawn/LittleGreenFingershttp://www.littlegreenfingers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354675783435404178.post-63546054586923968632009-11-22T00:25:59.566Z2009-11-22T00:25:59.566Z

Sorry it got lost...

Mark Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04203230703954814159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354675783435404178.post-28292335624299074342009-11-22T00:17:34.293Z2009-11-22T00:17:34.293Z

I thought I had left a reply about edible hedging (we have just planted quite a bit) but it has gone into the ether. finished the elderflower cordial and just given away the last of the rosehip syrup.

elizabethmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354675783435404178.post-14740120674461934472009-11-18T19:49:48.432Z2009-11-18T19:49:48.432Z

Thanks Marc I will give the rosehip syrup a go as there are still plenty of rosehips about. My paternal grandmother used to make jam with them.<br /><br />The elderflower champagne is a winner, I&#39;ve made it lots of times. Read a book once in which an old lady made an elberberry cordial that was lethal, is yours too? If so I will give that recipe a try.

Yolanda Elizabet Heuzenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02506031220151023088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354675783435404178.post-48512907144607774572009-11-17T15:13:03.258Z2009-11-17T15:13:03.258Z

Who needs to head the ball when you can do this...http://bit.ly/3qWb2C ...? (before I changed my name from Paulo)

Mark Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04203230703954814159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354675783435404178.post-1871436257560354622009-11-17T14:58:19.799Z2009-11-17T14:58:19.799Z

Always was a bit of a coward when heading a ball (something to do with our local rec in Porlock being used as grazing for sheep when not in use, the obvious result being a regular eyeful of sheep-shite)...therefore...<br /><br />I&#39;m with James.<br /><br />You&#39;re just a big tease.

cwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354675783435404178.post-27782964788989588682009-11-17T10:21:27.018Z2009-11-17T10:21:27.018Z

James - oh cynical you....these are recipes to live with for years, not merely disposable trifles (*chips over cross for someone to nod in*)<br /><br />Emma - i think you&#39;ve found a perfect business opportunity - hedgerow earings. We just need a cracking name for marketing....Roadside Regalia? Junction Jewellery?

Mark Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04203230703954814159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354675783435404178.post-45606148532523789802009-11-17T04:58:06.944Z2009-11-17T04:58:06.944Z

According to PFAF (http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?Ilex+aquifolium) common holly berries are poisonous, so the earrings option might be best.

Emmahttp://coopette.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8354675783435404178.post-47042424376766852952009-11-16T23:42:28.220Z2009-11-16T23:42:28.220Z

Without wishing to be picky...<br />is this not just a little bitty bit unseasonal?<br />How about a recipe involving holly berries? they must be good for something.<br />A Festive liqueur?<br />Stuffing?<br />Piccallili?<br />A nice pair of earrings?

James A-Shttp://web.me.com/blackpittsgardennoreply@blogger.com