cider

Intimidated by home brewing? Get your feet wet with a very basic cider recipe. This foolproof cider uses store-bought juice, regular cane sugar and raisins. The only specialty item you'll need is a single pouch of champagne yeast.

A double does of apple flavor goes into this sweet apple butter. Definitely fall in a jar!

If you live in Southern California like me, you know how difficult it is to find unpasteurized apple cider. Here's a quick way to do it yourself at home.

This is how I made my own alcoholic brew from foraged wild blackberries. I use the term "cider" loosely here, since there is no actual apple juice involved. It has great flavor and carbonation, and was a fun and easy home projec