Came across a post at Serious Eats and I couldn’t resist giving it a try. Basically, you take a gallon of Apple Cider from Whole Foods ($7.00), put some cider yeast in it and wait. I’ll let you know how it turns out in a couple of weeks.
November, 2009
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Cheap Homemade Hard Cider
Sunday, November 8th, 2009Chocolate, the Myth, the Legend; Downtown Santa Cruz
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
Doctor, please, I need Chocolate intravenously pumped into my blood stream!
• Food & Beverages: The Desserts & Appetizers are the winners on the menu at Chocolate. The desserts are amazing and can be enjoyed with just a beverage later in the evening. Or you can indulge in a romantic dinner by sharing a fondue appetizer or small antipasti plate and then dessert to split.
• Good Date Spot: Romantic Dining Room & Heated Outdoor Patio. Both of these dining areas are dimly lit for a romantic dinner or after dinner desserts with your honey or close friends. FYI: the bathroom is located in the Bookshop Santa Cruz
• After dinner suggestions: Stroll around the Bookshop Santa Cruz afterward to let your food digest because you will be quite full, OR head to 515 for a creative hand-mixed cocktail.
• FINAL BITF: Chocolate is an after-dinner dessert stop for us. We (John & Les) love to share the Gelato Sundae and the large Mate Veza Pale Ale. Stick with the foundation dishes (cheese apps & antipasta plates) and desserts at Chocolate and you will be happy.
You Don’t Need a Tornado to Head to the Cellar: Cellar Door Café Santa Cruz
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
• Food & Wine: Creative Organic and Locally Grown Menu with Wine & Food Pairings – ($5-35) – Special Event Dinners such as: Food Pairing & Barrel Tasting Dinners on Thursdays ($50) and half price bottles of wine w/food on Wednesdays.
• Unique NorCal Menu: Seasonal Daily Dinner Menu is Posted Online: (https://www.bonnydoonvineyard.com/cellar_door_cafe/) : Snacks ($5-8), Small Plates ($15-18), & Prix Fixe Family Style Dinner ($35), which does not include wine ($22-50ish a bottle).
• Community Dining Ambiance: The spacious & tastefully designed tasting room and café are located in a re-purposed warehouse, sporting recycled wine barrels, hanging wine bottle lights, and wine bottle chandeliers with modern touches. The dining room has a few community-style long tables that you can share with other diners.
• Great New Chef: The kitchen is an open-air venue where you can spot the great Manresa Protégé Chef, Charlie Parker, hard at work.