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Sticky cider spare ribs with chilli squash and leaves salad

Posted on April 24, 2019 by francispearce

These sticky cider spare ribs should be enough for a dozen guests with a potato salad laced with crisp bacon, if you like, or this chilli squash and leaves salad. This is an oven recipe. I’ve also added a cider … Continue reading →

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Recipe: Sweet apple omelette a la normande

Posted on March 19, 2019 by francispearce

Cooking crepes in France. Apples, cider and/or Calvados together feature in a great many Normandy recipes, often with cream, including vegetable, fish and meat dishes as well as desserts such as this beauty.

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Devon wedding hotel plans its own Champagne-style cider

Posted on March 20, 2018 by francispearce

A boutique hotel in Devon plans to produce a range of ciders including a Champagne-style apple wine personalised for wedding couples. The Deer Park Country House Hotel near Honiton has planted 1400 bush orchard trees and has applied for planning permission … Continue reading →

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The Big Garden Birdwatch at Growly Copse

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Gerry Okane

Ciderman Gerry O’Kane reports on the progress of countryman Dave Griffiths through the year at Growly Copse in Somerset. It’s where woodland and herb-growing meet preservation. I thought I’d kick off the year by promoting the Royal Society for the … Continue reading →

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Guide to cider-tasting Part 1

Posted on January 25, 2018 by francispearce

In the first part of Guide to Cider-tasting and food pairing we’re looking at the basics of flavour and texture. For more details see Tannin, acid and sugar — cider’s balancing act.

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