Hot Cider, Anyone? (spices optional).

Wouldn't you just know it? The very day we choose to make the first apple cider pressing has to be one of the hottest days of the year :(

We got as many of the 75 gallons put in a spare refrigerator as we could squeeze in and I delivered orders right away, but we still have about half of the cider in the truck. It is parked in the shade and we keep spraying cold water over the jugs. It's a wet job, but at least it works.

 I have my own  apple cider labels designed, but am really pressed for time and decided to have the cider put in pre-labeled jugs. My labels are not as water resistant as Anthony's, so it is really a good thing that I opted to use his labels. Most people know that it is our cider, but I will put a mailing label on the jugs when I set up just to remind them. 

And the ironic part is that by Friday the high temp is forecast at 68, which is perfect apple cider weather.

Oh, well...that's how it goes in Ohio :)

Here is a recipe from Food.com that I like for Cider Baked Pork Chops. I purchased naturally raised pork chops at The Farmers Wife store this morning.


I also have local honey from Dave Duncan. I *was* going to make the dish tomorrow, but have decided to wait until Thursday when the weather will be (just a little bit) cooler.

 

Marcheta *rolling with the punches