Oh I so hear you about the nervousness when it comes to sampling nature's bounty. I am super extra hesitant about mushrooms especially, some of those you don't come back from.
But, that isn't going to stop either of us I think, we are just being extra cautious right?:)
Sorry about your goat family loss, that's heartbreaking. That's also one of the main negatives of livestock care for me, losing any of them. They become like family, and I can totally handle the loss, it's just hard.
Can't wait to see your next veld oxymel (I love that word group soo much lol!). You are awesome!!!
What a sweet thing to read! Thank you. I've been busy with a "safer" oxymel today. Half tame. Half wild. Peaches, lemon verbena and sutherlandia! Even the children are excited. I think I need to pop a chilli in because these oxymels seem rather sweet. As a salad dressing I like contrasting flavours. Guess what I'll be posting today.....
Ooh, that sounds so citrusy and delightful. Although I have no idea what sutherlandia tastes like, but adding a chili to anything always gets a smile out of me, um yum!! I am wandering over to have a look at your concoction now!