Ten Years of a Little Apple Cyder
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by Mark A. Turdo
1y ago
This fall is Pommel Cyder’s tenth year of adventures in cider research and experiments in cidermaking. In honor of this aluminum anniversary, here are highlights from each of the last ten years. 2012 First Ciders In the Bathroom I walked in the front door carrying five gallons of fresh-pressed, unpasteurized juice and gleefully told my wife I was going to make hard cider. Concerned that I was going to create bottle bombs, she asked that I do everything in the downstairs bathroom. It was also made clear that when they exploded, I would be cleaning it up. So with three gallons of juice, I made ..read more
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The “Cider Question,” or Saving “the Liquid of Our Boyhood” — by Mark A. Turdo
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by Mark A. Turdo
1y ago
In 1881 the “Alphabet of Intemperance” said  C is for Customs, which bind us in chains, Destroying our reason, debasing our brains, From which all should break without waiting a day –  There’s danger in waiting, there’s death in delay.1 Although this “C” was not for cider, it was certainly about it. By the 1880s, cider had been a part of American culture for centuries. Its long presence in American life meant many, including some Temperance followers, never saw it as a temptation, much less a danger. Why, they wondered, would Temperance ban something that had always been there and w ..read more
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Cider School Event for Philly Cider Week
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by Mark A. Turdo
1y ago
On October 24th, Amy Hartranft, founder of Philly Cider Week, and I are tag-teaming this Cider Week event. I’m presenting a new talk, “Sweet, Dry, and Mixed: Four Centuries of Pennsylvania’s Changing Cider Tastes,” discussing why people chose cider, what kinds of cider they made and shared, and the trends that brought cider in and out of popularity. Amy will be discussing the current Philly cider market and how people think about it. Ploughman Cider will be there offering tasting of its current lineup. For more information check out the event page. This is a free event, but you will need to t ..read more
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18th-Century Cider Demo at Red Bank (NJ), October 23rd
Pommel Cyder
by Mark A. Turdo
1y ago
This Sunday, October 23rd, from 10 am to 4 pm I’ll be presenting my cider living history demo at the Red Bank Battlefield Park in National Park, NJ (across the Delaware River from Philadelphia) for the 245th Anniversary of the Battle of Red Bank and their 18th-Century Field Day. There will be archeology presentations on their new discoveries, a battle reenactment, Whitall House Museum tours (pictured below), and kids events. But you should come for the cider talk. For more information on this free event, see their online schedule ..read more
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Weekend of Talks In Gettysburg, PA
Pommel Cyder
by Mark A. Turdo
1y ago
This weekend (Saturday & Sunday) I’ll be presenting at the Ploughman Cider Taproom in Gettysburg, PA. If you’re in the area, come for the talk and stay for the Ploughman ciders ..read more
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18th-Century Cidermaking Demo in Delaware
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by Mark A. Turdo
1y ago
On Saturday, October 15th, I’ll be talking about 18th-century cider at First State Heritage Park in Dover, DE. For more information see their Facebook page. Hope to see you there ..read more
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Newlin Grist Mill Event Cancelled Due to Weather
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by Mark A. Turdo
1y ago
The staff at the Grist Mill has made the difficult choice to cancel this year’s Fall Harvest Festival. We look forward to the return of the event in 2023 ..read more
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Upcoming Talk at Harriton House
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by Mark A. Turdo
1y ago
I’m pleased to announce that I am the guest speaker at Harriton House’s annual Heirloom Apple Tasting and Baking Contest on Saturday, October 29, 2022. I’ll be presenting “Cider: Pennsylvania’s Once (and Future?) Favorite. Following the talk, guests will sample heirloom apple varieties gathered from around the region. You can also purchase apples, fresh cider, and baking contest submissions by the slice/serving while supplies last. I hope you can join us for some cider history, heirloom apples, and pie! For more information and tickets, check out their Eventbrite page ..read more
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Upcoming Event at Newlin Grist Mill
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by Mark A. Turdo
1y ago
On Saturday, October 1, 2022, I’ll be talking about historic cider at Newlin Grist Mill’s Fall Harvest Festival. This year’s theme “Food Traditions Past and Present” will highlight foods and cooking from the 18th century, along with the trades that made it possible to put food on the table in early America. Modern food trucks will also be on site offering a variety of delicious eats! For more information, check out their event page ..read more
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Upcoming Cider Demo and Talk at Pottsgrove Manor
Pommel Cyder
by Mark A. Turdo
2y ago
On Saturday, May 7th, I’ll be at Pottsgrove Manor’s May Fair (Pottstown, PA) talking about 18th-century cider, offering some free samples, and presenting my illustrated presentation, “Cider: Pennsylvania’s Once (and Future?) Favorite.” The event runs from 11 am to 5 pm. For more information check out https://www.montcopa.org/1421/Annual-Colonial-May-Fair Hope to see you there ..read more
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