Valentines craft - first attempt

Valentines craft - first attempt
Originally uploaded by LMN and Friends

Here is the first try of our valentine craft. Our inspiration was this: http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Unloading-Some-Love.html

elderberry syrup

This stuff is so expensive, I figure I could make it myself. Apparently it's the all natural way to get well and stay well- whether it's just a placebo or really works doesn't matter as it's so tasty I'll happily have a little bit each day. Here is the youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOYzWyFGkqM
1/2 cup dried elderberries
1 cin stick
5 cloves
1 T freshly grated ginger
2 C water
1 C honey

add all except honey to sauce pan, bring to boil, turn down to simmer (covered) until liquid is reduced by 1/2 (around 20-30 min). Take simmered berries, strain out. add honey. SHORT SHELF LIFE

update- I finished it and it's ok but nothing like the stuff I bought from Gwen.

recipe to try

a new friend sent this one along... Not sure when I'll have the opportunity to buy a pomegranate but I'll bookmark the link for later: http://www.ourbestbites.com/2012/01/citrus-pomegranate-quinoa-salad/