Elderflower Cordial Making

Elderflower Cordial Making: About the Course

This half day course will take you through the basic steps and process of making delicious elderflower cordial at home. Gather bundles of creamy white elderflowers and transform them into sublimely refreshing elderflower cordial.

You will cover the theory and practice of cordial making to the best quality. Start the day with an introduction to the process before walking outside to gather elderflowers and instruction on the best method and condition to collect the flowers in.

You will then return and begin creating your elderflower cordial form the raw ingredients under instructions for the expert tutor. Leave the day with your elderflower cordial prepared to steep at home with full instructions on making & bottling some delicious cordial.

You will need: Suitable shoes for walking, appropriate clothing, notepad and pen (if you wish to take notes). 

About the Instructor:

Michael White was born and raised in the country and loved it so much that he stayed to build a self-sufficient life for him and his family.  The skills and techniques he teaches are those he uses daily to sustain his way of life and his knowledge and enthusiasm for the subjects ensures an inspirational and informative day. For over ten years, Michael has run courses and workshops introducing hundreds of adults and children to a host of country activities.  He has always had a particular passion for foraging and wild food and is a well-known writer and lecturer on the subject. Just to prove that it really is possible to live off the land, in 2009 Michael walked in excess of 300 miles from St. David’s, Wales to his home in Kent living exclusively on wild foraged foods.

What People Say…

“This morning was brilliant my daughter and myself really enjoyed both company and class it was amazing relaxing the tutor is so knowledgeable about his subjects and much more. We will be signing up for more courses. Thank you well done” – Michael

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