We love our kombucha – a delicious probiotic drink made from cultured sweet tea – around here. I’m always looking for new and creative ways to use this wonderful elixir, so when I found instructions for making kombucha tea wine, I had to try it.
Author: Carrie
Winecraft: Crush-Worthy Concord Grape
Do you like Concord grapes? I do…they remind me of being a kid and picking them from the old vines that grew in my backyard. The plump globes burst when bitten into, the skin slightly tart but balanced by the delightful sweetness of the flesh inside. Concord grapes evoke memories of summer, even when it’s not…and a wine that could capture the flavor would have to be amazing!
Winecraft (Update): Pineapple Peel
It may be difficult to believe, but the pineapple peel wine is ready…and nearly a month has gone by. And one of the most fun aspects of winemaking is sampling your creation!
Growing Goslings: Real Feathers and Big Feet
The older two goslings are now 7 weeks old, and the younger group of four is 5 weeks old. The older goslings have replaced most of their yellow baby down with snow-white feathers, including wing feathers! The younger ones still look downy, but their wings are longer and less “stub”-like, and their legs have elongated to the point that they look a bit gawky…especially when they run.
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Farm Foraging: Black Locust Flower Syrup & Infused Oil
There seem to be new flowers blooming daily – we usually catch the first hint of scent wafting over to us during morning chores. With the hot, sticky weather we’ve been having, the fragrance may even hang over an area like a perfumed cloud, like it did with the black locust flowers. Anything that smells that great merits further investigation!
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Flowers Everywhere: Blooms Around The Farm
It’s looking very lush and verdant here, thanks to the heat, humidity, and periodic precipitation. Everything is green, the pastures are growing before our eyes, and plants are blooming. While not every bloom smells appealing, most of them are wonderful…and some are surprising! Continue reading “Flowers Everywhere: Blooms Around The Farm”