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Category Archives: North America
Elderflower Detour
June in Indiana is the time to gather Elderflowers, though almost no one does, except me. Some folks here are familiar with the elderberry as an edible fruit for pies or cordials, but floral tastes are not something that … Continue reading
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Relegated to the Burn Pile
I’ve been neglecting the blog lately due to some heavy dissertation writing, rewriting, and career hand-wringing. Many paragraphs have been relegated to the burn pile. Grafting new ideas onto old roots. Trying not to get swept away by some new … Continue reading
Posted in Landscapes, North America, Orchards, Vineyards
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Cider Con 2014 – (Re)Learning to Taste
There are so many things to discuss about Cider Con 2014, but I want to start off by talking about tasting. It makes me think of the movie Playing by Heart from the nineties that started off with a character … Continue reading
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Our Own Midwest Wassail
I hosted a very modified wassail for about 15 of my friends here in Indiana. No orchards, no bonfires, unfortunately, but as it was only about 15 degrees F, I think we were happy to stay inside. But I got … Continue reading
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Wassail on Twice Cooked
I’ve written a guest post on Wassail for my friend Adam Zolkover’s great blog Twice Cooked: Cooking, Eating, Politics. Follow the link below and enjoy: http://www.twice-cooked.com/2014/01/14/cider-time-wassail/
Posted in History, North America, Orchards, UK, Wassail
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Rhode Island: Vanishing Orchards Film
At the 2013 American Folklore Society annual conference held in Providence, Rhode Island two weeks ago, there was, miraculously, a session on Rhode Island orchard traditions. Ann Hoog from the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress was on … Continue reading
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New York Orchard and Cidery Car Trip
I got on the train back upstate and felt a wave of relief. New York City is exciting but hard work. I don’t know how you all do it down there in the City, day in and day out? I … Continue reading
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NY Cider Week: Food Systems Network NYC, New York Apples and the Growing Hard Cider Industry
This Food Systems Network NYC event was co-Hosted by Glynwood, Slow Food NYC, and 61 Local. The event brought together Sara Grady from Glynwood and three orchardists and cider makers from the Hudson Valley region. Tim Dressel from Kettleborough Cider … Continue reading
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NY Cider Week: Northern Spy Cider Dinner 2013
After our invigorating and intellectually stimulating tipple at Proletariat with Aaron Burr Cider, Challey and I proceeded on our way to the Northern Spy Cider Dinner. I will spare you descriptions and simply post the link to the menu paired … Continue reading
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Cider Foragers
Foraging Follow-up to the post about Aaron Burr Ciders: As I was driving up NY 97 along the Delaware River, I noticed quite a lot of roadside apple trees laden with fruit just north of Hankins and south of Hancock. … Continue reading
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