Ever dreamed about the perfect drink that would satisfy your thirst on these long summer days? The answer is elderflower, a large tree which produces large creamy white flowers in late June. It may already be the beginning of July but Jane Groves, the artist who will be running the Feast of the Senses workshops here at The Ark from July 8th, is on a mission. She has discovered one tree which is still flowering at this late time, high up in the Wicklow Mountains, just to bring you a wonderful concoction of elderflower cordial for the first workshop entitled Yummy-Scrummy.
For all of you who didn’t manage to book early for Yummy-Scrummy, there’s another way to enjoy elderflowers - you can eat them!
Elderflower Fritters
100g plain flour
15ml tepid water
Pinch of salt
1 egg
Washed flower heads of elder
For all of you who didn’t manage to book early for Yummy-Scrummy, there’s another way to enjoy elderflowers - you can eat them!
Elderflower Fritters
100g plain flour
15ml tepid water
Pinch of salt
1 egg
Washed flower heads of elder
Make a batter using all the ingredients except the elderflowers. Hold the flower heads by their stalks and dip into batter until thoroughly coated. Deep fry the flowering heads in hot oil until golden brown. Serve hot, sprinkled with sugar. Do get an adult to help you with any hot stuff, and if you're an adult, be careful too!
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