“When discussing all things apple, it’s important to me to not only use apple-related products but complementary flavors that taste incredible alongside apples,” says Lauren Mote, the co-proprietor of bitters and tincture producer Bittered Sling and bar manager at...
The year 2020 is shaping up to be a pretty unusual one for most of us. I, for one, expected to be traveling to cider destinations around the world and instead have found myself homebound. So I've been reorganizing the pantry and planting a vegetable garden that...
Catch our cooking demo on easy, quick and DELICIOUS cider-steamed clams? Here's the recipe to make it that much simpler. Cider-Steamed Clams Serves 2-4 2 pounds Hama Hama Co. Manila clams 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 1/2-1 cup dry cider 1/2 medium...
Wherever you are in the world, you've probably been spending a whole lot more time at home than usual, and likely just socializing with the people you live with instead of a range friends and family. Though the situation is starting to change, and folks are able to...
We humans— squirming around among the blossoming flowers. –Issa (b.1763-d.1827) When the world starts spinning — oh... but it’s always spinning, isn’t it? — and well-laid plans go askew in a surge of unknowns, it makes sense to look around for anchors. As a cidery...
The spritz cocktail — best known in its branded Aperol goblet form with the orange-herbal aperitif drizzled into prosecco with a splash of soda water — has become a quintessential spring and summer sipper, seeing its fair share of the limelight. From...
Sunday is my first Mother's Day. While I fully expect to be effortlessly doted on by my baby and husband, I also acknowledge and honor my own mother on this day, the mothers of our Cidercraft family and the moms of the cider industry. From maternal roles to...
Cinco de Mayo has taken on a significance of its own in the United States, celebrating Mexican-American culture beyond the commemoration of the Mexican Army's victory in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Understanding the spirit of the Mexican culture more than...
This is the time of year when seasonal food is on the cusp of transition, blending flavors and ingredients from both winter and spring, even with a hint of summer shining through. Brussels sprouts are a perfect example: peaking during the winter months but stable...
We're all doing what we can right now to stay in good health. Luckily for cider drinkers, recent studies have found that a half pint (8 ounces) of cider can provide the same amount of goodness as a glass of red wine, the drink long praised for its health benefits...
