As I walked into work today I noticed a certain reddening of the elderberries. So the time of elderberry syrup is almost upon us.  Those of you who remember the late, truly great Spike Milligan may recall a mythical invention of his called Snibbo. Snibbo did everything, cleaned floors, cured cancer, took the dog for a walk – you name it.  Well, Elderberry Syrup has some of the same properties. It is a tonic, it works as a cough syrup, it helps the vodka go down, it makes a slightly spicy winter Kir Royale and for all I know it is good for any number of other uses.  Not for cleaning floors though as it is a bit sticky. However if you have not tried Elder Berry syrup, do so this autumn.  It is unbelievably good. 

Tags: Elderberries, Elderberry Syrup

PRESS RELEASE

September 2009

Apple Harvest Day

The apple harvest in Somerset begins in earnest in early September, and to celebrate the wonderful bounty of one of Somerset’s finest products The Orchard Pig, at West Bradley Orchards, near Glastonbury, is hosting a day of events for all the family.