by Kristine De Block | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog Post
We all adore the unique summery taste of Elderflower, but cordial recipes are often rather heavy on the sugar front. On the positive side, this does allow you to preserve your beverage for longer. However, I passionately advocate using seasonal produce whenever...
by Kristine De Block | May 23, 2024 | Blog Post
Embrace the Flavours of Spring with Elderflowers! As the days grow warmer and the countryside bursts into bloom, there’s no better way to celebrate the arrival of spring than with a delightful, fragrant elderflower cake. Elderflowers, with their delicate aroma and...
by Kristine De Block | Jun 27, 2024 | Blog Post
The Linden tree is a symbol of summer with its heart-shaped leaves and clusters of fragrant, yellow-white flowers. Found across Europe, this tree is celebrated not only for its beauty but also for its extensive medicinal properties and rich folklore. Throughout...
by Kristine De Block | Apr 30, 2026 | Blog Post
Sweet woodruff – a memory in the linen cupboard There are some plants you learn first from books, with their Latin names and tidy lists of actions. And then there are the ones that arrive long before that, part of ordinary life before you even know what they...
by Kristine De Block | Apr 30, 2025 | Blog Post
Returning to the May Tree and the Shape of Love Every spring, when the hawthorn blooms and the hedgerows turn white, I feel it – that quiet pull back to something older than myself. It’s not loud. It doesn’t demand anything. It’s just there – a soft ache, a tug at the...