Monthly Archives: December 2009

Review: Barnes & Noble Nook eReader

Posted on 28 December 2009 by Becca

Okay… in lolcat-speak, as regards Barnes & Noble’s new ‘Nook’ eReader device, “I haz one.” For better or worse, I was in the first bunch to get one, having pre-ordered early enough to get first dibs.  Better, in that I … Continue reading →

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Cider homebrewing update-update

Posted on 22 December 2009 by Becca

Still kind of in the waiting phase here.  Status is as follows: Mr Beer Hard Cider (started Dec 1st): The 8 1ltr bottles have been sitting for about a week now. In another week, I can transfer them to the … Continue reading →

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More cider experiments

Posted on 16 December 2009 by Becca

Yesterday I decanted the “Mr Beer” cider yesterday into the 1 liter bottles, it having been two weeks since starting that batch.  Those got a little sugar into each bottle to reactivate the yeast for the sake of carbonation.  Supposed … Continue reading →

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Cider update

Posted on 14 December 2009 by Becca

Okay — my 1st attempt using Whole Foods organic apple juice (in the convenient-for-homebrewing gallon glass jug) is on to the 2nd phase.  After about a week of fermentation, I noticed the bubbling had decreased significantly and nearly (but not … Continue reading →

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B&N Nook e-Reader

Posted on 9 December 2009 by Becca

I haz one.  Early Yule present and it just arrived today. Will play with it for a few days or a week or so, then post a review.  For now?  I rather like it.  Glad I pre-ordered.

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Hard Cider Experiments

Posted on 5 December 2009 by Becca

Those who know me usually know of my predilection for hard apple cider; my preferred brand is Blackthorn, which actually I haven’t been able to find here in New Mexico — and so I buy out the entire stock at … Continue reading →

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