Looking for for a fizzy drink that is…. Caffeine free, preservative free, all natural, good for you… And… Is one of the best tasting beverages ever? Impossible you say? Nope, it’s actually a drink that has existed for centuries. One of the reasons you might not have heard of it …
Want a super healthy yummy alternative to soda? A carbonated beverage that is actually good for you? Yes, please…. Kombucha is an all natural, super easy to make fermented tea. If you’re a tea lover then it could be a perfect fit and a great alternative to soda. You might …
(Note: At around 19 minutes we’re talking about making soda with less sugar and I mentioned Splenda. I MEANT STEVIA. We do not recommend using any artificial ingredents or sweeteners. STEVIA is the only low calorie sweetener we recommend!) Why make your own soda? Compare the ingredients between canned grape …
Soda, Cola, Pop, seltzer, call them what you will, soft drinks are everywhere. They are sold by fast food chains, movie theaters, supermarkets, and even in vending machines at your office. But store-bought sodas are often both unhealthy and expensive, and so the better alternative would be to make your …
If you ever watched the old TV show “The Beverly Hillbillies”, you might remember Granny and her jug. Granny brewed her own moonshine out back, and anyone who ever had a sip would have… well, an interesting reaction. Moonshine is around 180 to 190 proof, or about 85% – 95% …
You don’t have to be a monk in a monastery to brew your own Trappist ale, and you don’t need to live in Napa Valley to learn how to brew your own wine. Anyone with just a bit of homebrewing experience can begin to copy almost any commercial wine, beer …
If you’re a hard cider purist, you might think it’s sacrilegious to brew a dry hopped cider – why would you have anything other than apples in your hard cider? But there are actually good reasons that hops and hard cider work well together! First, to most beer drinkers, hops are …
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If you’ve ever been to a Renaissance fair or a craft brewery, you’ve probably sampled some mead – fermented drink made with honey, water, and maybe some fruit. Think wine but with honey instead of grapes. The brewing of mead goes back to ancient times, and is thought to have …
It’s the time of year when folks like to sit in front of the fire with a nice warm drink. In our house that’s spiced apple cider, or maybe something a little stronger for the grown-ups. Go to any gourmet store and you’ll find fancy jars of mulling spices with even …