The Fresh Spread

Spiced Cider, Three Ways

One of my favorite fall drinks is spiced cider. It's versatile, kid-friendly, and a great way to use the juices I worked hard to bottle over the summertime. If I'm out of home-bottled juice, I can pick up store-bought juice inexpensively and have a delicious drink for family or guests. Spiced Cider: Any Time, Any ...

Cutting apple scions for grafting in the spring

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. With nearly a foot of snow on the ground, and more on the way, pests are asleep for a long winter’s nap, but I am already planning to improve our apple orchard. The work begins in January. Then, I cut scions to graft onto the trees in ...