Author: Jonathan Carr & Nicole Blum

Jonathan Carr is a coauthor of Ciderhouse Cookbook. He is a cidermaker and orchardist at Carr’s Ciderhouse in Hadley, Massachusetts, and his hard ciders, syrups, and vinegars have been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and in Town and Country and CiderCraft magazines. Carr is passionate about traditional hard cider, pest- and disease-resistant apple cultivars, as well as low-input, sustainable orchard systems.

Nicole Blum is a coauthor of Ciderhouse Cookbook, Stitch Camp, and Improv Sewing. She runs Carr’s Ciderhouse in Hadley, Massachusetts, with her husband, Jonathan Carr. Blum is an artist and crafter whose work has been featured in FamilyFun and Parents magazines.

Ciderhouse Cookbook by Jonathan Carr

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Ciderhouse Cookbook by Jonathan Carr

Ciderhouse Cookbook by Jonathan Carr and Nicole Blum is a recipe book that really took me by surprise. There is quite a bit of history and backstory about the authors and their approach for a sustainable orchard. Admittedly, I did find this aspect to be a little to lengthy, but it is nice to understand the authors behind the recipes. Most of these recipes will require some special cider ingredients that you can either make yourself or purchase. If you are looking for traditional recipes on how to make things with apple cider, this book may be a bit more than expected. Continue reading →