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DIY: Kombucha
Today, in honor of Mother’s Day, our DIY project is all about the mother. Well, kind of! Sometimes called “the mother,” the kombucha culture is a “symbiotic colony of bacteria or yeast,” aka SCOBY. Basically, kombucha would be impossible without the mother, and we thought this a timely connection for a day all about celebrating […]
Experience the Monticello Wine Tour
April 8, 2013 by Darren Sweeney
The Charlottesville area is seen as a wine lovers’ dream with dozens of wineries in a 30-mile radius. So, it can be hard to get out and visit them all. For those who haven’t had the chance to venture out and visit the vineyards that dot the region, 29 of them will descend upon Charlottesville’s […]
Ready, Set, Brew: A Homebrew How-To
March 13, 2013 by Darren Sweeney
Writer: Darren Sweeney 1. The first step to making a drinkable brew is sanitizing the equipment. “You want to sanitize everything that comes in contact with your beer,” said Katie Silberger, an employee at Fifth Season Gardening Co. in Charlottesville. The equipment typically includes a 5-gallon or larger stainless steel pot, a large bucket and […]
The Art of Homebrewing
March 13, 2013 by Darren Sweeney
Writer: Darren Sweeney There are probably still a lot of people out there that think of “bathtub beer” when it comes to home brewing. However, the stereotype of undrinkable brew made in your neighbor’s bathroom is quickly being disproven as the art of home brewing is gaining popularity and respect. I’m sure there were several people […]
Champion Brewing Company
Charlottesville and the surrounding counties are blossoming with local breweries. Though many have only been around for less than 5 years, all have proven their success by drawing in business from locals and outsiders alike. One such brewery looking to make its mark is Champion Brewing Company. Champion Brewing Company is the creation of Hunter […]
Forage: Potter’s Rose Cocktail
February 13, 2013 by Cville Niche
At forage’s latest dinner series, Justin Stone conjured up yet another delicious cocktail featuring the local Potter’s Cider. Potter’s Rose 3 oz Laird’s Applejack Brandy 1.5 oz Gin 2 oz Orange juice 2/3 oz Sweet Vermouth 2/3 oz Dry Vermouth 1 bottle Potter’s Farmhouse Cider 1 tbs […]
Forage & Hemingway’s Paris
February 12, 2013 by Cville Niche
The music, the decor, the tastes, the fashion – “A time and place to be lived in and remembered.” Hemingway’s Paris was alive in every detail of forage‘s latest dinner series, breathing life into the worn yellow pages of an era treasured by many. Justin Stone and Megan Kiernan of forage are the masters of […]
The First Ever Charlottesville SOUP: Tonight!
January 14, 2013 by Scott Tiernan
Here at Cville Niche we support and whole heartily believe in LOCAL. 100%! Our community here in Charlottesville is strong, supportive, and full of people who find inspiration and motivation within the citizens that make this town great… and make great food. This Cville spirit can be found tonight at the inaugural evening of Charlottesville […]
Holiday Recipe Series: The ‘Old Fashioned’ Manhattan
December 20, 2012 by Cville Niche
Local foodie David Hendrick knows just what the doctor ordered for a cold winter’s night – the manhattan. What’s his secret? Homemade cocktail cherries and fresh vermouth! And if his candid instructions aren’t enough to make you smile, we’re sure one sip of this old-fashioned spirit will do the trick! An ‘Old Fashioned’ Manhattan Ingredients 2 […]
May 12, 2013 by Cville Niche
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