Canning Collards
South Carolina is blessed with year-round fresh green vegetables, and winter is for collard greens. They grow best in cool weather, and a brisk cold freeze makes them sweet. Collard greens are rich...
Author: Alex Ryan Thompson
“I Kraut You Not”
Who likes kraut? I am a big fan of all krauts; however, the one most people have heard of is sauerkraut. It tends to be an acquired taste for food and is most commonly served alongside corned beef...
The Origins of the Jack O’Lantern
It is hard to imagine Halloween without the glowing, grinning face of a Jack O’Lantern, but where exactly does the Jack O’Lantern come from? Jack O’Lanterns trace their origins back to Ireland, the...
Basics of Home Winemaking
“Wine is one of the most civilized things in the world and one of the most natural things of the world that has been brought to the greatest perfection, and it offers a greater range for enjoyment...
Soul Cakes and the Origins of Trick or Treating
October 31, 2022 “Soul, Soul, a soul cake! I pray thee, good missus, a soul cake! One for Peter, two for Paul, Three for Him what made us all! Soul Cake, soul cake, please good missus, a soul cake....
What Exactly is Oktoberfest?
Oktoberfest season is upon us! It’s a time for sausage, pretzels, lederhosen, dirndls, Bavarian flags, and most famously, beer. It is not uncommon to see your local downtown German restaurant or...
Cleaning and Sanitation for the Homebrewer
“The single most important factor in being able to make delicious beer is cleanliness” – Charlie Papazian The Complete Joy of Home Brewing 4th Edition The widespread popularity of Craft Beers has...