Best Glass Candle Podcasts (2024)

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418: Creative Cider Branding Tips with Cultivator 1:01:25

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Paving a Path for Cider Branding at Cultivator Meet Kirk Evans, the founder of Cultivator Creative. In this episode, Kirk shares his journey from a casual cider maker to a professional brand designer specializing in cider packaging and identity. Kirk Evans Cultivator Creative focuses on creating comprehensive brand identities that go beyond just a …

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Ep 67: Julia Olson - Slow Burn (Boy Smells x Kacey Musgraves) 52:37

10d ago52:37

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Selena took about 6 few weeks off to dive into another podcast that she's now hosting (Betches Brides--be sure to tune in), but today she is back to give you the hot candle conversation that you love, sweet candleheads! This week her guest is true blue candlehead Julia Olson! Julia shares dramatic stories of two major candle incidents, her love of …

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417: Bittersweet Goodbye: The Closure of the New England Apple Association 49:38

16d ago49:38

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Celebrating an Agricultural Legacy and the New England Apple Association The New England Apple Association (NEAA), a venerable institution supporting apple growers across the New England states, will be closing its doors at the end of this fiscal year on June 30, 2024. This announcement, delivered by the NEAA's Executive Director, Russell Steven Po…

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416:Cider Symphony w/Bach in a Bottle 47:26

23d ago47:26

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Crank the Bach & Go Boating with Green Bench in Hand Brian Wing of Green Bench Mead and Cider is a classical music fan. Green Bench is located in Saint Petersburg, Florida and Brian was recently on episode 398 which is a must listen. Usually, we wait a bit here at Cider Chat Central to have a guest back on, but when a delivery of cider arrived from…

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415: Cider Hybrids |Cider Nothings or Cider Somethings? 1:00:33

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What exactly are Cider Hybrids Exploring Cider Hybrids and Co-ferments as recored at a panel discussion at CiderCon 2024. The terminology for this category is still developing, reflecting the innovative and experimental nature of these beverages. As producers continue to explore and create unique blends and co-ferments, the language will evolve to …

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414: B Corp Certified Businesses | Solar, Candle, Coffee & Cider 1:00:19

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Businesses Certified as a B Corp Stand Out! Explore the benefits of B Corp certification with leaders from solar, candle, coffee, and cider industries. Learn about their challenges and successes in creating positive social and environmental impact. In this Cider Chat Enjoy this informative panel discussion led by Bridget Sprague of Revision Energy …

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413: Ancestral Methods in Cider Making 1:09:14

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Is Ancestral Method different than Pet Nat? This panel discussion on Ancestral Method was moderate by Nicole Leibon of LeNosse Knows consultation. She was joined by Yann Gilles, a French cider consultant, Levi Danielson of Oregon's RAW cider and David Carr of California's Raging Cider. This feature was was recorded at CiderCon 2024, the annual trad…

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099 - A Day Of Rest: Your Laurels Can't Wait!

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After capturing Mewtwo, Rose and Cobalt take their time returning to the Indigo Plateau. They've earned a day of rest after all. But things are not as calm back there as they were initially hoping. Join Jake, Josh, and Alan in this new episode of Pokemon World Tour United! Patreon: patreon.com/heyjakeandjosh Email: PWTpodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @PW…

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412: Cider Dispatch | Big Fish, VA 42:28

2M ago42:28

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Find the latest Cider Dispatch from Highland County Virginia Cider Bon Vivant Reporter Al Sax provide a cider dispatch report from Monterey Virginia. This area of Virginia is known as Highland County and it is here that Big Fish Cider is located. One of the cool extras (beside cider) when visiting this region, is that it is a Dark Sky area. This me…

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411: Curative Options for Cider Making Problems | CiderCon 2024 1:01:51

2M ago1:01:51

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Technical Tips for When Things Go Wrong with Cider Making This episode features two cider professionals and a cider industry consultant, which is exactly who you need a direct line to when your cider has problems. Hear from Megan Faschoway who at the time of this recording was Senior Cider Maker at Sea Cider, Kira Bassingthwaighte Head Cider Maker …

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Ep 66: Hannah Sutker - Trader Joe's Fresh Currant 55:09

2M ago55:09

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This week, Selena sits down with writer and podcasting first-timer Hannah Sutker for some hot candle convo! Hannah is not afraid to "name and shame" everyone in her candle journey, from airing herself out as a youngster to proclaiming the WORST Trader Joe's candle as an adult. The gals talk about the infamous Chris Evans candle, Diptyques the size …

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410: International Perry Panel | CiderCon 2024 1:09:26

2M ago1:09:26

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Cider’s Best Friend is Perry Enjoy this panel discussion “Pear Necessities: International Perry recorded at CiderCon 2024. The panel was moderated by drinks writer, Adam Wells of the UK. Sitting to his right was Tom Oliver of Olivers Cider and Perry Ltd (UK), Laura Cherry of Dragon’s Head Cider (Washington State), Albert Johnson of Ross and Wye Cid…

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409: Cider's Pilot Guy & Intel Girl | Olympic Bluffs, WA 1:04:05

2M ago1:04:05

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Escape to Olympic Bluffs a Dream Vacation Destination Olympic Bluffs Cidery & Lavender Farm is located on the northern coast of the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. The farm is on a bluff that overlooks the Salish Sea, which spans the international waters between British Columbia and Washington State. The location is dreamy with views of Moun…

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Ep 65: Paisley Fields - Mahogany Teakwood 38:14

2M ago38:14

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Selena took a brief hiatus from TWM, which she addresses at the top of the episode, but we are back! This week, Selena chats with singer, songwriter, and candlehead Paisley Fields (@PaisleyJamesFields on Insta, @PaisleyFields on TikTok) about his candle journey, from Mall of America candlemaking with his show choir candle crew to Yankee Candle grab…

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408: Cider's Pomological Life Coach | Know Your Roots, NY 1:10:57

3M ago1:10:57

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Mike Biltonen and his wife Debbie founded Know Your Roots in 2008 and began offering a wide array of service for backyard and commercial orchardists in 2014. Mike This conversation tool place at the Berkshire Roundtable that was founded my Micheal Phillips 34 years ago. This annual meet up of orchardist and cider makers takes place in Massachusetts…

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407: Cider Log Tutorial w/Frosty Twig 1:01:56

3M ago1:01:56

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Find this episode and all episodes at the page for Cider Chat's podcasts. A Cider Log Documents Ferments from Start to Finish Find a free downloadable Cider Log for your next ferment below! Dan Gallagher of Frosty Twig Cider, a new startup based in Canton New York, has created a form for your next batch of cider. Dan who began making cider in 2017 …

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ReUnited 002 - Let The Egg Games Begin! Mystery At The Spring Hatching Festival

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It's time for Viridian's annual Spring Hatching Festival and everyone is excited. Well everyone except Ally and Coby, who both have to work. But when an egg goes missing their dull day will take some interesting turns. Music from the Pokemon Reorchestrated: Kanto Symphony album Patreon: patreon.com/heyjakeandjosh Email: PWTpodcast@gmail.com Twitter…

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406: Japan Is An Apple Country | Lee Reeve 1:00:10

3M ago1:00:10

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Japan is not only Cherry Blossom, but also Apple Country! Lee Reeve of InCiderJapan kicks off this episode stating “Japan is Apple Country.” And he is right… because Lee has been on the podcast 3x’s and has taught listeners all about this apple country and the regions were orchards are abundant that the growing cider community. He is the Publisher …

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405: Fruit, Flowers, & Feeling | Revel Cider, Ontario 1:07:08

3M ago1:07:08

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Tariq Ahmed on the Founding and Fermentation Styles at Revel Revel Cider was founded in 2014 and is located in Ontario a little over one hour west of Niagara Falls. Hear Tariq tell how he both got into fermentation, how Revel embraces foraging local resources for ferments, surviving the pandemic and how to get his cider! Tariq Ahmed In this Cider C…

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404: Uk's Ross Cider & Perry is Lit! 1:02:23

4M ago1:02:23

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Featuring Albert Johnson of Ross Cider and Perry Company Ross Cider and Perry is a family owned business located in the West Country of the United Kingdom in the region of Heredfordshire. The Johnson family have been farming this land now with 45 acres of bush orchards and another 10 acres of standard trees and perry pears. The apple trees were pla…

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Ep 64: Kathleen McGivney - Fairuza Balk's Vestacha International Candle 1:10:35

4M ago1:10:35

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This week, Selena chats with candlehead Kathleen McGivney (@kmcgivney on Insta and CEO of @redbarcrew on Insta), a woman who witnessed Selena’s triumphant candle win at Linda Loves Bingo back in December! They discuss that fateful night and, of course, Kathleen’s candle journey, from goth teen intention candles to party tablescapes to candle ritual…

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403: Botanist and Barrel Eclectic Ferments | NC 58:33

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Meet one half of the family team at Botanist and Barrel Botanist and Barrel is a family owned and operated cidery. Kether Smith and brother Lyndon and their respective spouses Derick McGuffey and Amie Fields make the magic happen at this eclectic cidery. They began selling cider commercially in 2017 and they all enjoy making cider. Lyndon Smith and…

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402: Michigan's Simply, Spectacular PIF Cider 1:03:59

4M ago1:03:59

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Meet the Founders of Presque Isle Farm Cider a.k.a PIF Molly and Dion Stepanski are the founders of of PIF Cider with an inviting Tasting Room located in Alpena, Michigan. They met in New Orleans where Dion was working as a Jazz muscian and Molly in a store. In 2014 they move to farm vegetables at Dion’s family farm in Posen, MI. There they planted…

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Ep 63: Shoshana Seid-Green - DROOZ Date Night in the Village 59:48

4M ago59:48

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This week, Selena sits down with longtime TWM listener, musician, pianist, and copyeditor Shoshana Seid-Green! Shoshana (@shoshanasg on Insta) grew up in a non-candle home but found her way to candles, thankfully. Shoshana and Selena discuss their shared disdain for candles in weird shapes, a short-lived rival candle podcast, the blur of the past 4…

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401: Celebrity Chef Brian Duffy Cider Pairing Tips 1:03:13

4M ago1:03:13

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Chef Duffy Talks Cooking with Cider Chef Brian Duffy is one of the culinary’s industry’s most dynamic and innovative personalities. Chef Brian Duffy With a career that spans decades, He has been captivating audiences with his infectious passion for food and his unique approach to the culinary arts. He is well known for his appearances on the tv and…

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400: To Ciderville With Love 44:05

5M ago44:05

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A Special Valentine to Ciderville with Love This episode is a special valentine to Ciderville with a little bit of help from the Talking Pommes and an eventful appearance by The Nose! We are in the Cider House reviewing the last year and have written a special card to everyone out there in your special spot in Ciderville. In this episode we say goo…

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Ep 62: Lucinda Degerlund - Wild Blueberry Vanilla (Trish McEvoy) 45:27

5M ago45:27

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This week, Selena has a hot candle conversation with fashion blogger, team lead for tall women, and candlehead, Lucinda Degerlund (@lucindadegerlund on Insta). She shares her love of Bed, Bath & Beyond coupon maximizing, her days of outlet shopping in scenic Maine, and the "candle incident of 2023" that still haunts her. PLUS in a Two Wick Minimum …

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399: Sweden Embraces Non Alcoholic Ciders at Pomologik 58:35

5M ago58:35

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The Low ABV Cider Revolution in Sweden In Strängnäs Sweden, circa 2017, Johan Sjöstedt, Oskar Palm, and Patrik Svensk began selling ciders commercially under their brand Pomologik. They didn’t set out to make low alcohol cider nor even non alcoholic cider when they started, but a lot can change in a few short years. Johan In this Cider Chat John Sj…

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098 - Mewtwo Strikes Pt.3: Do Not Disturb

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The chase is over, the race is done, and our heroes have found themselves in the belly of the beast. Rose, Cobalt, and Cira have broken the cardinal rule of Kanto: Don't disturb Mewtwo. And the thousand Evolution+ eyes staring them down certainly aren't helping. The wait is over, now dive into this new episode of Pokemon World Tour United! Patreon:…

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398: Cider in Florida? Visit Green Bench Brewing, Mead & Cider 1:04:26

5M ago1:04:26

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Saint Peterburg on Florida’s West Coast Welcomes Green Bench Green Bench can boast being a microbrewery, meadery, and cidery in a region where palm trees rule! Despite that small inconvenience of no apples trees to speak of growing in Florida, maker Brian Wing has been rolling out the cider barrels since 2015. Green Bench itself has been producing …

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Ep 61: Carolyn Castiglia - Voluspa Rose Colored Glasses 1:06:15

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We're back after a few weeks off and the candle convo is HOT AS EVER! Selena sits down with comedian and candlehead Carolyn Castiglia (@comediancarolyn on Insta) for a laughter-filled, hilarious, heartelt, and freewheeling chat. Carolyn shares the story of her 21st birthday cake with candle, her feelings about the evils of capitalism, her favorite …

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397: Nature Evolves in the Glass | Wildcraft Cider Works, OR 1:17:50

5M ago1:17:50

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Fermentations Run without Fear at Wildcraft Sean Kelly founded Wildcraft Cider Works in 2014. His journey to cider making began in 2008. It follows his botanicals passion, quest for tree resources & conservation, in concert with travels to Latin America where he learned how to ferment. He honors the preservation and the medicinal value of the plant…

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20 Minute Research - Smoke Detectors 5:09

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Smoke Detectors. Pretty cool items, but how do they work? I gave myself 20 minutes to research it. Now I'm sharing with you what I found out. Yes, you are allowed to subscribe. Please feel free to share this on Social media and let me know if there is a subject you would like covered. Thumbs up and a positive review would be great! https://www.expl…

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396: PDX Audio Clips | CiderCon 2024 41:08

5M ago41:08

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Pre-conference PDX Audio Clips This Cider Chat Live features clips from CiderCon 2024 which took place in Portland, Oregon. What was particularly unique about this year was the ice storm that took place. Pictured below is a car driven from the border of Oregon and California to PDX. It is incased in ice and is a testament of just how ferocious the …

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395: PDX Tips for CiderCon 2024 50:32

6M ago50:32

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Bookmark this episode for loads of Portland Oregon a.k.a. PDX Tips Oregon Cider Week and CiderCon 2024 are all converging in PDX and this episodes has all the tips you need arrive and hit the ground running. Portland resident Sean Connolly, who is also known as Cider Experience on Instragram and Facebook has delivered big time with tons of tips and…

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394: Cider Notes Heading Into 2024 41:54

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It’s time to make your Cider Notes for 2024 The list of cider notes can be quiet long, but in this episode we are going to make it doable and easy for you. In this Cider Chat on Cider Notes The Talking Pommes encourage Ria to slow down Sign up for the last cider tour heading out at CiderCon 2024 French Cider Tour reservations Wassails January 5th a…

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393: How to Wassail & Drink Hail 45:16

6M ago45:16

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What does Wassail & Drink Hail mean? In this episode learn about meaning behind Wassail and Drink Hail from the Butler himself, Al Sax. A Wassail is a celebration of the orchards, most typically apple orchards to honor the natural world and pay tribute with hopes of an abundant fruiting season moving forward. A Wassail is also a cheer When you hear…

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Candle Nights 2023

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It's that time of year again, when the delibirds ready their pouches and the snoms begin their evolutions. But Rose and Cobalt are in their hotel, having themselves quite the argument. Maybe things would have been better if they never met at all... Rated E for cartoon violence and some language Patreon: patreon.com/heyjakeandjosh Email: PWTpodcast@…

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392: Bent Ladder Estate Ciders & Wine | Ohio 58:58

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The Vodraska Brothers Chris & Matt of Bent Ladder In the midst of a rich farming legacy emerged Bent Ladder Cider and Wine, based in Doylestown Ohio. Chris and younger brother Matt Vodraska are following in their father Dale’s footsteps. Chris is the orchardist and viticulturist and Matt is the cidermaker. The farm is the story. Chris Vodraska Dati…

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Ep 60: Peter Cool of @Lets_Talk_Candles - LeLabo Figue 15 56:34

6M ago56:34

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This week, Selena chats with an Instagram candle reviewer extraordinaire, Peter Cool of @Lets_Talk_Candles. On his Insta page, Peter crafts super thorough, informative, and evocative reviews of candles of all sorts—from LeLabo to Diptyque to Roen to Herland to Harlem Candle Co to Tatine to Outdoor Fellow and many, many more. Peter shares his candle…

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391: Test Winters & Climate w/Saint Lawrence Nurseries (NY) Founder 46:45

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Saint Lawrence Nurseries is a specialized tree nursery in New York state, renowned for its expertise in cold-hardy fruit and nut trees with a committment to sustainable and organic practices. The nursery, which was originally founded in the 1920s by Fred L. Ashworth of Heuvelton, NY, was initially more of a hobby and experimental station for Ashwor…

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390: Renaissance Orchards Keeved & French Style Ciders | WA 1:10:21

7M ago1:10:21

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Meet Chris Rylands of Renaissance Orchards First there was Cider Supply and then Chris founded Renaissance Orchards with his wife Melinda. This move was a natural progression of a series of events that include resources needed for making a keeved cider and the thirst for a particular style of cider. The orchards and the Rylands are based in Ferndal…

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389: Epic 7-Volume Compendium on North American Apples w/Daniel Bussey 1:00:22

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Author Daniel J. Bussey's "The Illustrated History to Apples in the United States and Canada" The Illustrated History of Apples in the United States and Canada is a seven-volume set of books that documents the history of apples in North America written by Daniel J. Bussey. The book was edited by Kent Whealy and published in 2016 by JAK KAW Press LL…

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Ep 59: Carrie Gravenson - Balsam Fir 56:31

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This week, Selena sits down with her friend, comedian and professional organizer Carrie Gravenson (@carriegravenson) and they have a wide-ranging conversation from Ren Faires to lava lamps to Franzia to letting yourself LIVE via stickers. Carrie shares her two favorite scent profiles and Selena talks about her love of Massachusetts. (music: bensoun…

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388: French Origins of American Apples | The Grand-Mères 51:11

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Discover the Apple Grand-mères/Grandmothers of North America Todd Little-Siebold (Ph.D.) spoke at New York Apple Camp (2023) on a presentation titled the "Three Grandmothers" or Grand-mères in French. The sub title is "We have to reframe how we think about the origins of American Apple". Todd is a professor of history and Latin American studies at …

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387: American Cider Association CEO & CiderCon 2024 57:15

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Catching up with Michelle McGrath CEO of the ACA CiderCon 2024 takes place in Portland, Oregon, making it the perfect time to chat with the American Cider Association's CEO Michelle McGrath. The Northwest Cider Association is also involved helping with the cider tours on Monday and Tuesday and Oregon Cider Week! Who is Michelle McGrath? Why did you…

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386: Managing Cider's Secondary Fermentation - DIY Tips 38:49

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The Purpose of Secondary Fermentation when Making Cider Improve the overall quality and characteristics of the final product during secondary fermentation by; Clarification: During primary fermentation, yeast converts sugars into alcohol, creating a cloudy mixture with suspended yeast and particulate matter. Secondary fermentation allows these part…

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Ep 58: Sue Funke (returns) - Pumpkin Bonfire 1:03:33

8M ago1:03:33

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This week Selena has a returning guest, comedian and social media maven Sue Funke (@thesuefunke) which makes her a Two Wick Minimum ALL STAR. Sue comes in hot and spills the tea (and the wax) about the Bath & Body Works Debacle of 2019. The gals talk about big candle, rewards programs, burning at the office, Betty White, and much more. (music: bens…

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385: Cider's Ki | Bravery, Wisdom, Love & Friendship 42:44

8M ago42:44

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Who knew that Ki , as it is related to the Japanese martial art Aikido, would make into a Cider Chat! It all began when four words "Bravey, Wisdom, Love and Friendship" were spoken at New York Apple Camp in the summer of 2023. Apple Historian, author and well known apple dectective John Bunker was the key note speaker at camp who also happened to h…

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384: Beginner Cider-Making Tips for Primary Fermentation 51:13

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The process where fresh pressed apple juice is transformed into a delightful alcoholic beverage (cider) happens during primary fermentation. Before we get into the steps here is a list of Equipment and Ingredients you will need for this stage of cidermaking. Fresh apple juice or cider (unpreserved) Yeast (wine or cider yeast recommended) Fermentati…

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