As far as cruciferous vegetables go, Brussels sprouts can sure get a whole lot of mileage. Roast them up in the oven with nothing but a coat of olive oil and dash of salt, and they can nearly become akin to some sort of healthy miracle French fry in terms of...
When bored with wine, one often turns to cider for something old, something new, something borrowed and something equally fermentable. Our words, not theirs, but when two praised Oregon winemakers, Anne Hubatch of Helioterra Wines/Whoa Nelly Wines/Guild Winemakers...
There’s no better way to get into the Halloween spirit than falling leaves, horror movie marathons and spooky drinks in hand. Lucky for us, cider is the ideal beverage to be enjoyed while passing out candy to trick-or-treaters. For those not getting into costume...
At the start of November, on a brisk, autumn weekend in Franklin County, Massachusetts, cideries come together to celebrate the long-standing tradition of making craft cider. CiderDays brings apple lovers, cidermakers and orchardists together to soak up all the...
Cooking with cider is nothing new at Carr’s Ciderhouse in Hadley, Massachusetts. The family-run operation has been working with all sorts of ways to incorporate apples of all forms into their cuisine. From winter coleslaw with a cider syrup vinaigrette to BBQ sauce...
One of the first cideries in the Peach State, Treehorn Cider opened in the Atlanta suburb of Marietta, Georgia, last year to a thirsty Southern crowd. Comprised of a couple home-makers of cider and avid cocktail enthusiasts, the cidery has experimented with local...
Ringing in tune with the fall season is the United States’ National Apple Month, which runs throughout the month of October. Apples have been a great fruit of the U.S.A. since the early 1600s, making it a staple in American culture. In 1603 Jamestown, settlers grew...
The Pacific Northwest is a breeding ground for both large-scale technology and artisan ingenuity, home to both Amazon and the DIY, handmade craftsman. With a business degree and a corporate position in the rear-view mirror, Colin Schilling, along with his college...
This is a story of two Joe's. Based out of Castleton, New York, Joe Ciccolella and Joe Molesky teamed up under the guidance of Brookview Station Winery to produce Joe Daddy's Hard Cider, a brand titled for Ciccolella's nickname. For more than 35 years, Ciccolella...
Apple-based spirits have a long history in America (think back to colonial days). In fact, two of the oldest distilled spirits in the United States, apple brandy and applejack, have been served during important political gatherings, used as currency in exchange for...
