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Heaps of these about this year. I always make sloe gin with them. Anybody making anything else of interest with them?

Crumpets Recipe 1/2 cup warm water (105° - 115°) 2 teaspoons sugar or honey 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2 cups milk In a large bowl, stir the sugar or honey into the warm water. Sprinkle the...

My friend at the HBS gave me one of these and asked me to figure it out. Anyone tried one of these? http://www.monashscientific.com.au/Vinometer.htm

Have you ever searched yourself on this?

I've been making wine for 30 years this year. I started as a child taught by my mum. Didn't drink it then obviously but I did make it. AND I'm still learning everyday. Wow. Anyone else had a realization like this?

I'm a really keen gardener and I sort of imagined I would have to give it up when I move to Alaska. Then I found this! http://community.adn.com/node/106615 Unbelievable! They even have gardening contests and communities of dedicated gardeners there. I am overjoyed! I can even, with extra care...

Does anybody else see these outrageous times of night? I don't mean getting up for work. More, sitting around and watching it pass. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr.

I just let my cat out and found a crate of parsnips (about 40lbs I'm guessing) sitting at my front door! Woohoo! Guess what I'll be doing tomorrow?:h

I've been given one of these immersion heaters for wine making. I have never used the immersion type before. Anything I should know or think about?:a1

Just bottled a load of this so I thought I'd share. Very simple, very tasty. Ingredients : 12 limes 2 pods garlic 4 inch piece ginger 8 green chillies 1 tblsp chilli powder 12 tblsp sugar 1 cup vinegar Preparation : Clean the limes and chop into smallish pieces, removing the...

So, for the first time, I'm nervous about serving my wines. I'm having a birthday party with family and friends and I cannot drink this time. The tasting of a newly opened bottle will be done with me scouring the face of the taster for reaction. hmmm, this could be fraught!

1.75kg (4 lb) sliced peeled peaches or apricots. 175g (6 oz) sultanas 2 cloves garlic, minced ( or to taste) 75g (5 oz) chopped onion 150g (5oz) chopped preserved ginger 1 teaspoons chilli powder 1 tablespoon mustard seed 900g (2 lb) dark brown soft sugar 1L (1 3/4 pints) cider vinegar 4...

I've been absent for a while for various reasons but I come back to find a great site still doing wonderfully. How is everybody? I've still been making wine like a woman possessed even though I can't drink it right now. I've got some of my favourites put in the back of my cellar for when I can...

Just been given half a cow in exchange for some wine. Guess I know what I will be doing tomorrow. Me, a saw and half a cow. Hmmm............I'm only little. Any volunteers?

Allie, you are the grapefruit expert. Got a nice recipe?

Anybody tried this? * 1 lb loaf rye bread * 1/4 cup light raisins * 2 cups granulated sugar * 1 package ale yeast * 1 gallon water Chop or tear bread into small pieces. Place in a straining bag. Put bag in primary fermentor. Boil water and sugar together. Pour...

I just lost a whole bucket of Mead! My dog blundered into it. Wanders around using unladylike language!!!!:m:(

Overheard this in a conversation. Anyone know what this is?

Tryed my lemon thyme last night. OMG! I'm addicted. It is wonderful! I made it as an experiment 2 years back and forgot about it to be honest. It is my new favourite. Must make more! I highly recommend it! 1 pint lemon thyme (do not use the stalks) Juice of one lemon. 3 lb / 1,350 grams...

Just come across this. Thought someone might like to try it. :b · 1 lb. Honeymalt · 1 lb. Caramel Pils · 2 tsp. gypsum · 4 lbs. light dry malt extract · 3 lbs. Clover honey (32 oz.) · 4 oz. Cascade hops (5.6% alpha) pellets · 2 oz. Willamette hops (4.3% alpha) plugs · 1 packet Wyeast...