Category Archives: desserts

chai spiced apple cider sorbet

chai spiced apple cider sorbet

november 17, 2012

 

     


     This past week marked Virginia’s very first Cider Week.  The apple cider lauded was hard cider, fermented to elevate alcohol content, placing it in the spirits category.  There are currently six licensed cideries in Virginia and our local Ellwood Thompson’s Natural Market in Carytown carries all these golden brews.  By spring we should see product from Blue Bee Cider in Richmond’s Old Manchester district.

apple cake with caramel glaze

 apple cake with caramel glaze

apple cake with caramel glaze

october 17, 2012

If I ruled the world, apples would be a seasonal commodity.  Yes, I recognize the convenience of year round apple availability in grocery stores, but I want to miss them terribly when their season ends and welcome them back heartily when there is a chill in the air next fall.  Absence would make any heart grow even fonder of this versatile fruit.  My local farmer’s market carries a dozen or more varieties from late August until they close shop at Thanksgiving.

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