It’s the busiest time of the year at Myrtle Farm in Somerset home of Thatcher’s Cider. From August to November, the apples ripen and harvested and despatched for processing. The …
Cider is made from cider apples isn’t it? It turns out that it doesn’t have to be. Included in Thatcher’s new premium range is one cider called Katy. Katy is …
Andy Briggs has my dream job. He tours the region seeking out the very best local produce – meats, charcuteries, cheeses and other delights. He loves meeting producers and tasting their products to gain inspiration. He’s the creative chef behind Stable Pizza’s recipes inspired by this wonderful produce. With 17 different locations, local really does mean local. Each restaurant has a specially tailored menu including a GCHQ pizza for Cheltenham.
I am new to craft cider. My recollections of drinking cider is of those well known brands that give you an alcoholic hit, but little flavour. What would craft cider be like?
I love using and eating local produce, and what could be more local than our wonderful apples? Recently, a whole gaggle of Cotswold Bloggers met at The Stable in Cheltenham to discover craft cider. This restaurant has a whole wall of cider available on draft. Quite a sight.
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