I should have seen the handwriting on the wall. A cidertender on Leelenau Peninsuala—the Napa of cider—warned me this would happen as she poured a sample of their finest reserve. "You'll never be able to drink grocery store cider again."...Read More
The Dawn of Cider
Were the ancient Egyptians the first civilization who discovered the delights of fermented apple juice? That's my theory. Nobody knows for sure. But apples grew along the banks of the Nile and the Egyptians were big on beer, so the supposition...Read More
Smitten by Cider While Cycling
I recall setting out to go bike riding on a summer Saturday, full of energy and the intention to exercise. So I did. You thought I was going to say I rode by a cider tasting, pulled over, tasted a...Read More