A few weeks back, I took a press tour of Bold Rock Cider. Our group of journalists, writers, and bloggers visited the Bold Rock cidery, tasted some of their offerings, and met John Washburn and Brian Shanks of Bold Rock, as well as Virginia Secretary of Agriculture Todd Haymore who was there to kick off Virginia cider week. Agriculture is Virginia’s largest industry by a mile and it’s crucial to the state’s future, so it was great to hear Secretary Haymore discuss his stewardship of the state’s agriculture. The focus of the evening, of course, was Virginia apples, so a host of growers and cider producers were also in attendance. [Read more…]
Archives for 2014
Creamy Wild Rice and Mushroom Soup
A rich and creamy wild rice and mushroom soup recipe that’s loaded with vegetables, garlic, and fresh herbs.
persimmon, radish, and watercress salad + weekend links
I’m pretty sure that the work week after Thanksgiving is the longest of the year. And this one, especially. Christmas preparation and hard news are a strange and terrible combination.
Brian and I have been staying up late discussing the week’s news, exchanging links, and sharing social media discussions. After such a long, heavy kind of week, I’m looking for holiday escapism –– getting our tree, ice skating, making cookies, and all that. But first, my weekend links. [Read more…]
Spiced Apple Cider with Bourbon
This simple spiced apple cider recipe with bourbon and a clove-studded clementine pomander makes for the perfect holiday cocktail.
Lattice-Top Lady Apple Pie
A classic lattice-top lady apple pie suffused with citrus and freshly grated nutmeg. This wintery pie swaps conventional apples for tiny, sweet lady apples, also known as Pomme D’Api.