Author Description

"English Summer begins with Elderflower and ends with Elderberry." The explosion of bubbling white blooms dotted across the hedgerow signals that it's time to spend time with family, produce delectable dishes and create memories that last a lifetime. Let us ignite your curiosity and wonder for Elderflower as we fill your mind with the magic of Elder Folklore, your baskets with blossoms, your kitchen table with flavoursome creations and your glasses with the deliciousness of Elderflower fizz. This book is perfect for anyone starting their foraging journey and for those of you who want to use and preserve Elderflower in exciting ways. Use our foraging guide to identify elderflowers, note down the best spots to forage and whip up exciting new recipes- from Elderflower Iced Tea to Elderflower Crab Bisque. We will have you licking your lips just reading about it! We believe foraging should be part of every family's lifestyle. It is good for your wellbeing, your connection with nature and it certainly makes the kitchen table more interesting! Pick up this book and join us as we start a revolution from your kitchen table. About the Authors Duncan Tinkler has always had a keen interest in food- from growing up playing on the mud flats in Leigh on Sea, Essex eating the best cockles, to spending lots of time with family in Suffolk. This is where he fell in love with local and seasonal produce, learning to experiment and create amazing flavour combinations from his family's kitchen table. Duncan has a keen eye for science, and storytelling and brought this all together with his wife Imogen when they created Bangers and Balls - Starting a Revolution from your Kitchen Table. He lives in Whitstable, Kent (where Scuba Diving was invented!) and spends many hours on the beach with his daughter Xanthe and rescue dog Spartacus. He can be found cooking outside in the most beautiful of places. Imogen Tinkler has been fascinated with fairy stori