For those of us in the northern hemisphere, it is spring! That means it’s time to head to the orchard and plant some of my grafted trees. While I don’t … Continue reading A Day at the Orchard: Spring Planting
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A Day at the Orchard: Apple Paradise Revisited
I brought reinforcements and a better plan for my second visit to apple paradise. Our COVID friend met us at the experimental orchard, my apple paradise, to help us find … Continue reading A Day at the Orchard: Apple Paradise Revisited
A Day at the Orchard: Apple Paradise
There is a saying in many English speaking countries that summed up my weekend apple picking experience. That saying is “like a kid in a candy store”. This year, I … Continue reading A Day at the Orchard: Apple Paradise
Summer Cider Tour
It’s August and that means it’s time for our annual cider tour to Phoenix. Usually, that involves a lunch stop at Phoenix’s only cidery, Cider Corp, to sample their latest … Continue reading Summer Cider Tour
A Cider Trip: The New Normal
Earth Log: June 21, 2118 We emerged from our shelter today to a new world. A world filled with empty restaurants and most everyone walking around with masks. We did … Continue reading A Cider Trip: The New Normal
My Favorite Adjunct Hard Ciders
Unlike Traditional hard ciders, Adjunct hard ciders have fruits, herbs, vegetables, spices, and other ingredients like honey or oak called adjuncts that change the look, taste, or smell of a … Continue reading My Favorite Adjunct Hard Ciders
Socially Distanced Hard Cider
We will all experience life changing or life impacting events. The longer we live, the more of them we have. Usually, these events impact us or a small group around … Continue reading Socially Distanced Hard Cider
My Favorite Traditional Hard Ciders
Traditional hard ciders are those made from only apples and pears. No adjuncts, which would be anything that augments the color, flavor, or taste of the hard cider. For me, … Continue reading My Favorite Traditional Hard Ciders