If there are two foods that epitomize Vermont for me, they are maple syrup and apples. In late winter, conversation frequently turns to "how's the sugaring going?" (at least in my circles of friends and acquaintances!) and come spring, every rural roadside is white with the blossoms of apple trees. That's why I think this small-batch maple cider recipe is the perfect artisanal beverage to capture the taste of our new home.  Amber Shehan, writer at Pixie's Pocket, and her publishing team were kind enough to share the excerpt you'll find below from her new book, Artisanal Small-Batch Brewing: Easy Homemade Wines, Beers, Meads, and Ciders.  Her book goes beyond traditional … [Read more...]