Monthly Archives: October 2007

Nothing added but time

Posted on October 29, 2007 by uk cider

The revelation by the Independent.ie about the true nature of Magners Irish cider will come as no surprise to ukcider readers. Nothing added but time … sugar, chemicals and sulphites – National News, Frontpage – Independent.ie Information obtained by the … Continue reading →

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Apple day at Walthamstow

Posted on October 22, 2007 by uk cider

There was a cider stall at Walthamstow Apple Day, selling only organic ciders – namely Dunkertons bottled cider, Dunkertons organic perry and Westons organic vintage from bag-in-box. A small scale Apple grinding and pressing demonstration had plenty of children helpers … Continue reading →

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Asturian Cider – Sidra at Borough Market

Posted on October 12, 2007 by uk cider

On Wednesday 17th October it should be possible to taste Asturian cider ( sidra natural ) and maybe watch a pouring-from-a-great-height demonstration at Borough Market, near London Bridge. This is part of the Taste Spain event – celebrating Spanish food … Continue reading →

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Bristol’s Cider Sundays

Posted on October 10, 2007 by uk cider

Bristol’s Cider Sunday – two Cider Sundays left From the Facebook Group Attempt to collate information about the most amazing cider tasting opportunity in the westcountry. Pubs around Bristol take turns to host a bloke and his entourage of 18 … Continue reading →

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Mussels with cider and mustard

Posted on October 7, 2007 by uk cider

This recipe is published as part of a “Cheats Dinner Party” at www.telegraph.co.uk For the mussels 2kg (4lb 8oz) mussels 50g (1¾oz) butter 3 shallots handful of celery leaves 500ml (18fl oz) good dry Somerset cider 2 tbsp grainy mustard … Continue reading →

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A new Cornish cider : Skinner’s Press Gang

Posted on October 7, 2007 by uk cider

I was checking for a link to a beer called “Cornish Knocker” when I noticed that the Truro brewery are now selling a new Cornish cider called “Press Gang” under their own brand name, Skinners. At first I admit I … Continue reading →

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Organiclea’s scrumping project

Posted on October 5, 2007 by uk cider

Here’s an idea that could be replicated up and down the country, the “scrumping project” by OrganicLea. OrganicLea is an organised group of allotment holders in Walthamstow with community spirit, enthusiasm and above all iniative. Organiclea’s scrumping project It’s an … Continue reading →

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