For someone whose years of formal schooling focused on things like the Krebs cycle and the shape of electron shells, little attention was paid to history. A plunge into the fascinating world of cider and orchards, however, has reveled just how closely intertwined the history of America and the history of American cider truly are. … [Read more…]
A Cocktails come in all shapes and sizes and fit for any sort of occasion. Some days you really want the full on booziness of a double martini, while others call for a drink that you can have several of without ending up dancing on the table with a lampshade on your head. Blackbeard’s Julep … [Read more…]
The dog days of summer are winding down and Labor Day is just around the corner. Still, the heat persists pushing, the tomatoes and peppers into luscious ripening but wilting the dedicated gardener making planting beds ready for the fall. Days like these call for something fresh and easy but with enough character to rally … [Read more…]