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Making Shrub and Switchel – Vinegar based drinks

February 26, 2023January 30, 2023 by Scott Miller - Thriving News
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Shrubs and Switchels are good to drink plain or as a base for a mixed drink. Shrubs and switchels are old-timey drinks that were made with sugar and drinking vinegar (usually apple cider vinegar). They were another way to have something safe to drink when the water was questionable, so both were popular in early … Read more

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How to Make Your Own Wildcrafted Soda

February 26, 2023January 16, 2023 by Scott Miller - Thriving News
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Mint soda and root beer from herbs in your garden I show you how to make a mint soda and root beer from herbs grown in your garden. Plus an option to make your own wild yeast. Mint soda: Prep time: About 15 minutes total. Ingredients: These recipes were adapted from: The Wildcrafting Brewer: Creating … Read more

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Making Your Own Vinegar

February 26, 2023January 15, 2023 by Scott Miller - Thriving News

Homebrewed vinegar is SO much better than store bought! Do you hate vinegar as much as I did? After trying the vinegar made with this recipe and technique you will never look at vinegar the same way again. We will start with a simple Apple Cider Vinegar. Prep time: About 20 minutes. Ingredients: Other supplies: … Read more

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