A few days ago, I headed out to pick elderflowers. The bushes were covered in pale yellow umbels—a sure sign that June has arrived and elderflower season is in full swing. For me, that means it’s time to make elderflower syrup, refreshing summer tonics, and elderflower pancakes, or “Hollerküchle,” a traditional German treat.
The sight also brought back memories of lifting my children onto my shoulders so they could reach the most fragrant blossoms high in the bush. Today, my children still help with the harvest, often alongside my grandchildren.
