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Posted on June 9, 2018 by

I’m happy to post a link to my article in Voices, the Journal of the New York Folklore Society: http://www.nyfolklore.org/pubs/v43fw3-4-2017/10-fw2017-kennedy-1.html

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PhD in Cider

Posted on November 8, 2017 by

When introducing me to new colleagues, friends, or relative strangers at dinner parties and conferences, some people like to joke, “Meet Maria, she has a PhD in Cider.”  And now, friends, it is true.  I got this banal, bureaucratic, and … Continue reading →

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Finger Lakes Fruit Heritage Events at Cider Week 2016

Posted on September 9, 2016 by

This post was written as a guest post for the Cider Week Finger Lakes blog as a prelude to Cider Week 2016.  Please visit their site to find out about all the amazing events happening during Cider Week Finger Lakes. … Continue reading →

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Lambic, the Cider of Beers

Posted on September 27, 2014 by

Today, I want to talk about Belgian beer. I’ve been doing some travelling in Europe to attend a conference. Brussels happened to be the cheapest airport to fly into, which to me, was the universe telling me to go explore … Continue reading →

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“Magic of Cider” on WFIU Earth Eats with Annie Corrigan

Posted on September 27, 2014 by

I recently had the opportunity to do an interview about cider with WFIU Earth Eats producer Annie Corrigan.  Here’s the link to the Earth Eats site, where you can listen to the podcast!  I love radio. http://indianapublicmedia.org/eartheats/magic-cider-art-coffee-roasting-season-paw-paws/

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NY Cider Week: Beacon

Posted on October 24, 2013 by

New York Cider Week is here!  I rolled into the great state of New York after a lovely drive through New England on business, and I coasted down interstate 84 from Connecticut towards the Hudson Valley amidst a sea of … Continue reading →

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From Cider to Wine

Posted on April 24, 2013 by

As some of you may know, I’ve recently taken on a new job at a local winery in Indiana – Oliver Winery.  Why wine and not cider?  Well, Oliver does happen to make some ciders, and as the oldest and … Continue reading →

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