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Tag: cider

M. Chomel (and Richard Bradley) on ‘Boiling of Cyder’

Why on earth would you want to boil cyder? Here’s a suggestion from the C18th, courtesy of Messrs. Chomel and Bradley.

Published March 25, 2023
Categorised as Cider, Quotations Tagged C18th, cider, cyder, M Chomel, Richard Bradley

M. Chomel (and Richard Bradley) on ‘Mixtures With Cyder’

Here are a few C18th suggestions as to added flavours that you might – or might not – like to add to your cyder.

Published March 19, 2023
Categorised as Cider, Quotations Tagged C18th, cider, cyder, herbal, M Chomel, mixtures, Richard Bradley

The Museum of Cider, a Highlight of Hereford

The Museum of Cider offers a rather fascinating visitor experience that any apple, orchard or cider fans will thoroughly enjoy.

Published February 22, 2023
Categorised as Cider, Feature Articles Tagged cider, cider museum, Hereford

John Phin, on Avoiding (not Making) ‘Cider Without Apples’

Cider Without Apples? An obvious fraud. You definitely shouldn’t try this C19th recipe. Seriously. Don’t do it.

Published January 7, 2023
Categorised as Quotations Tagged apples, C19th, cider, cider without apples, John Phin, recipe

Orchard Visit: Prospect Orchard, Llanidloes, Powys

A summer afternoon in June was the perfect time to visit the home of Welsh Mountain Cider.

Published June 25, 2022
Categorised as Cider, Feature Articles, Orchard Visits Tagged apple, Bill Bleasdale, cider, cider making, heritage orchard, Prospect Orchard, Welsh Mountain Cider

Gervase Markham, on Preserving Quinces in Cider

Here’s an idea for preserving your quince harvest, and maybe making quince flavoured cider at the same time.

Published November 15, 2021
Categorised as Orchard Cookery Tagged C17th, cider, Gervase Markham, preserved fruit, quince

Barry Masterson talks Perry, Pomonas and Pomology

My twitter-buddy Barry’s article on the history of Pomonas and their origins in cider and perry production is well worth a read.

Published June 20, 2021
Categorised as Linking Out Tagged Barry Masterson, cider, Kertelreiter, perry, pomology, pomona

John Evelyn, on the Use of Wildings for Cider

Sowing apple pips to grow wilding trees? “Facile,” says Mr Evelyn. “Hold my cider”, says Mr Brennan.

Published February 9, 2021
Categorised as Cider, Quotations Tagged Andy Brennan, apple, cider, cider apple, cider making, John Evelyn, wilding

Samuel Colepress, on a Rare and Commendable Liquor

This sounds like a tasty twist on a traditional cider.

Published January 8, 2021
Categorised as Quotations Tagged C17th, cider, cyder, mulberry

Book Notes: Apple, by Marcia Reiss

A review of Marcia Reiss’ social history of the apple, as told from a US-based perspective.

Published November 17, 2019
Categorised as Book Notes, Feature Articles Tagged apple, book review, cider, cultural history, Marcia Reiss, pomology, social history

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  1. Darren T on Gallery: Lifecycle of an Apple, From Bud to Blossom to FruitJune 4, 2023

    You're welcome! :)

  2. Camille on Gallery: Lifecycle of an Apple, From Bud to Blossom to FruitJune 3, 2023

    Sorry for the delayed response, but thank you very much for all this information. I will keep it to refer…

  3. Darren T on How To: Thin Out Apple and Pear FruitletsJune 3, 2023

    Thank you Oltice, I'm very glad it was helpful. Thinning really is one of the most useful and important things…

  4. Oltice on How To: Thin Out Apple and Pear FruitletsJune 2, 2023

    This was absolutely brilliant. I know now why my apple tree doesn't produce any fruits this year, after having millions…

  5. Darren T on Dealing With Pear Midge Problems the Organic WayJune 2, 2023

    I'm sorry Ruth, but I don't have much experience with spraying, so I wouldn't know what to advise there. I…

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