This is a Badge Bit (
BB) that is part of the
PEP Curiculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the sand badge in
Natural Medicine.
For this BB you will create elderberry infused vinegar.
- Make a journal page about a
recipe for elderberry infused vinegar and dosage information.
- Make the infused vinegar, and take a picture of it being made, and of it being finished.
optional:
- Make a journal page about the
uses and
attributes of elderberry and how
to ID and
harvest it. Add it to the herb section.
source: mountainroseherbs.com
Web pages on how to make elderberry infused vinegar:
https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/elderberry-vinegar-recipe
https://www.freshbitesdaily.com/elderberry-vinegar/
https://www.eatweeds.co.uk/elderberry-vinegar-recipe
http://www.gallowaywildfoods.com/elderberry-vinegar-recipe/
To show you've completed this BB you must post pictures of the following:
- the journal page showing the recipe of the elderberry infused vinegar
- picture of the elderberries, freshly harvested
- picture of the infused vinegar being made
- picture of the finished vinegar in its labelled jar
Optional:
- the journal page showing the attributes of elderberries and how to harvest and prepare them
- a journal page outlining how to harvest and use elderberries safely (note, these berries can be toxic when incorrectly prepared)