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Download the Cider Culture Plant-Based Thanksgiving Guide! Download Now (PDF) Though we believe cider belongs at every celebration, it cannot be denied that Thanksgiving is one of its best times to shine. The patchwork of flavors at this annual fall feast are the perfect backdrop for cider’s bright, refreshing character, and its lower-alcohol content (versus…
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If you want to capture the juicy center of summer, the essence of fall or the buzzy (sometimes soggy) emergence of spring, go camping. Immersion in nature is one of the best ways to stay present, connect with friends or family and unplug from the noise of the world at large. Whether you’re a hardcore…
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It’s been a sweltering summer so far y’all, and at the end of each humid, sticky day, we’re more than ready for a glass or two of crisp, bright cider. When you’re ready to cool off and kick it after a day of sun-drenched activities — or, you know, just working from home — why…
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We’re not going to turn down a bright, refreshing spritz in the winter, but these flirty, low-ABV cocktails are really meant for wearm-weather sipping. We’re talking sun-drenched brunches, rowdy pool parties, and rambling chats with your BFF on a porch swing. We’re talking book-and-a-hammock afternoons, lakeside picnics, and impromptu post-work happy hours. We’re talking summertime,…
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In our monthly column, “Cider Loves Food,” contributor Meredith Collins (blogger extraordinaire at Along Came a Cider) is looking at different cuisines and finding the perfect ciders to help take your meals to the next level. It’s summer: the season of grilling, picnics and lakeside barbeques! Where I live, it’s also the season when a…
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In our column, “Cider Loves Food,” contributor Meredith Collins (blogger extraordinaire at Along Came a Cider) is looking at different cuisines and finding the perfect ciders to help take your meals to the next level. No matter what the weather looks like outside, spring is here (we’re just going to keep saying that until it comes true). One of…
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Grapefruit is one of those magical fruits that somehow always feels seasonal. In warmer months, their sharp acid and tangy zip are super refreshing, and in winter, they actually are in season! The grapefruit we eat in the USA come mostly from Florida and Texas, where prime growing season runs from September through June. The…
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It’s nearly Valentine’s Day and whether you’re coupled up, ready to celebrate Galentine’s Day, or you’re more in the mood for some solo self-care, it’s time for dessert and cider. Though there’s no end to the number of available sweet treats for this holiday, I’m including recipes for homemade affairs. I always find that making…
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There are a lot of special and unique parts of the cider culture, but perhaps none is as mysterious and exciting as Wassailing. This super-old tradition, which dates back to at least 1585, has its roots in Southern England, and is equal parts pagan rite and rowdy party. Though there are a bunch of variations…
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I feel like so much vegetarian and vegan food gets a completely unfair rap that simultaneously hearkens back to crunchy potlucks and/or futuristic lab-based sci-fi food. Neither of these is true, and so many plant-based foods are wonderful! Much of my family became either vegetarian or vegan back in the 90s, so I’ve been making…
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‘Tis the season to be jolly … with a cocktail in hand! Add cider cocktails to your home bar this holiday season and shake things up while you #pickcider. All you need are a few ingredients, a tiny bit of time, and a lot of festive spirit! And trust us, you don’t need to call…
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This year, do you want to make the best Thanksgiving turkey ever? Of course you do! Take our advice and cider brine your turkey using this recipe for the juiciest bird you’ve ever tasted. Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 5 minutes Ready in: 15 minutes Serves: 12–14 Ingredients 8 cups hard cider 4 cups…
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