Jan 26, 2022
Falling for the Chocolate Pear
Forager of fruits enjoy the hunt of finding hidden
trees and more often than not fully laden trees in plain site. Ben
Kunesh's path as a forage has led him to fruits of all natures,
including the once famous and now newly rising star known as the
Chocolate Pear.
Ben Kunesh holding...
Jan 19, 2022
What is a Wassail
A Wassail is a celebration of the orchards, most typically apple orchards to honor the natural world and pay tribute with hopes of an abundant fruiting season moving forward. A Wassail is also a cheer
- When you hear someone say “Wassail”
it means -Be Healthy!
- The reply is “Drink hail” - To...
Jan 12, 2022
Washtenaw County Cider Mills 1841 - Present Day
Patrick McCauley grew up in south eastern Michigan and recalls visiting cider mills as a child, enjoying in the fresh pressed apple juice and the cider donuts. Today he is avid cider maker and realtor in the Ann Arbor area a job that allows him to have an eagle eye on...Jan 5, 2022
Building a Water Wheel to Power a Cider Mill
Phil Watson grew up on an old farm with an old cider press that powered a water wheel. When a water wheel turns it produces a lot of force, so his mom back then had the old wheel taken down. That water wheel made a big impression on Phil so years later he built his own water...