My experimental wine – an apple juice base with some fruit cocktail thrown in – is finally ready for tasting! Will it be “prison wine”-esque or worthy of fine crystal?
Category: Fermentation
Now Eating: Sourdough Pancakes…For Dinner
Recently, we posted about eating what would typically be considered “dinner” meals for breakfast, instead; having breakfast for dinner isn’t new, but it sure can be fun…and tasty!
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Duck Tales: Finding Fairy Eggs
The ducks, after taking a break as they’re wont to do, are laying again…and it seems that a fairy left an egg in their coop, along with the two normal-sized ones!
Winecraft: Delightful Daylily
Lovely, regal daylilies have once again made their appearance, their relentlessly optimistic, fiery orange blooms turned upward to face the sun. While they may certainly be appreciated for their beauty, did you know that the blossoms are edible?
Winecraft: Ethereal Elderflower
While there are many wild-growing flowers on the farm with amazing fragrances, elderflower may top them all. A very special wine, therefore, must be made!
Beneficial Beverages: Probiotic Mulberry Water Kefir
There’s a black mulberry tree growing up against the barn, and under proper conditions, its fruit is deep purple – almost black – and divine: sweet and juicy, with less tartness than a blackberry. It’s a real challenge to get to those berries before the birds (and bugs) do. This year, while the tree is loaded with immature fruit, the berries aren’t plump – in fact, some are like raisins.
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