Elderberry Summer Fruit Salad An Extra Splash of Flavor Here in Utah, summer is in full swing. We’ve been enjoying the heat, the fun, and the flavors! We’re especially fond of experimenting with the flavor of elderberries, adding them to herbal teas, breakfast foods, shakes and summer drinks. This little […]
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The elderflowers are in full bloom here on the farm, and today we’re continuing our exploration of how to use them. To learn more, we turned again to A Modern Herbal by Mrs. M. Grieve, first published in 1931, which contains the medicinal, culinary, cosmetic uses, cultivation, and folklore of […]
Elderberry Chamomile Vanilla Latte Get Better Sleep Did you grow up drinking warm milk at bedtime? Our moms and grandmothers knew that a cup of warm milk at bedtime would help you sleep better. Milk contains tryptophan, an amino acid that converts into serotonin, the hormone that gives you a […]
We’re not just about Elderberries! Benefits of Elderflowers Summer is in full bloom and here on the farm we’re just beginning to see the first blossoms on the elder trees. Elder trees are a familiar object in the English countryside and there’s a wealth of folklore and tradition surrounding this […]
Elderberry Grape Popsicles Frozen summer treats! Summer is in full swing here in Utah and boy is it hot! We’re experiencing record breaking temperatures for this time of year. Thank goodness for air conditioning. Here at Elderberry Family Farms, we’ve come up with another way to help you keep your […]
Elderberry Raspberry Limeade Power Packed Thirst Quencher Who doesn’t love the tang of raspberries and limes? Raspberry limeade is a summer favorite for picnics, barbecues, or any time you need something cold and thirst-quenching. Now, we’ve taken raspberry limeade to a whole new level by combining it with our Elderberry […]
Elderberry Cinnamon Baked Grapefruit Yes, we baked it! The oven is not the first thing most people think of when you mention grapefruit. Sour, tart, sometimes bitter, but definitely not “baked.” Grapefruit could be considered an acquired taste, either you love it, or you don’t. It is most commonly eaten […]
Elderberry Licorice Spice Iced Latte – A new kind of chai Did you know? The word “chai” is a Hindi word that means “tea,” so if you say chai tea, what you’re really saying is tea tea. And the word “latte” means “milk” in Italian. So, if you say you […]
As you know, we’re always exploring new ways to help you get more elderberries into your diet. Because of their antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and immune boosting properties, we think it’s important to get a daily dose. * You can take an elderberry supplement, like our Just Elderberry Concentrate, or our popular […]
Elderberry Licorice Mint Iced Tea: The perfect thirst quencher Summer is just around the corner. Time to start thinking about what you want to keep on hand for those hot summer days when water is just not enough to quench your thirst. Summer picnics, barbecues, and family dinners also come […]