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Ontario Apple Jack – Unlikely This Year

About a month ago, I posted a recipe for Apple Jack (also considered a Melomel) while wondering if I would be able to make some this year, using Ontario grown apples. Well, it looks like initial...

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Other Fermentations and Adventures

Fermenting is not just for wine! For centuries, mankind have been fermenting dairy products for both the purposes of preservation and enjoyment.

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First Yogurt Making Attempt

My first attempt at making yogurt did not go so well, but it might have been because of the starter yogurt I used.

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First Yogurt Attempt Update

Yesterday, I wrote about my first attempt at making yogurt and how poorly it turned out. I do have a bit of an update on it, as it has improved somewhat and I also have some theories and thoughts....

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My Bitter Battle Trying To Beat Out Butter

Well, I tried to make butter. Home made butter. It was supposed to be easy. I have blisters on my hands and as far as I can tell, no butter - but a very thick and stiff whipped cream that I'm not sure...

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I’ve Got Butter, Baby!

I didn't let my failure the first time at trying to make home made butter defeat me. If at first you don't succeed, try, try again... so I did. Here's the story about the second attempt. Now for some...

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Cheese & Drugs – What’s The Connection?

Smuggled cheese a big business? Looks like it, at least in Canada.

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Is It Zehrs, Neilson, Or What? Leaky Milk Bags

Why are my milk bags leaking? The Neilson brand of milk I buy from Zehrs seems to leak while other brands do not.

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Happy Thanksgiving To My American Readers

Sometimes I hear that some Americans think it odd that we Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving near the beginning of October. We do – however, that is no reason for me to not wish my American readers a...

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Make New Wine From Old Juice?

Is it possible to make a decent wine from an old kit? I have my doubts but today after coming across a kit more than four years old, I thought I may as well find out. Follow along as we discover how...

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