Jan’s Orchard Notes: Dear Orchard
Dear Orchard Thank you for another year of reminding me that I am not [...]
The Cider I Wish We Could Make Again | Jan’s Blog
There is a cider we used to make at Merridale that I really wish we [...]
Jan’s Orchard Notes: What 30 Harvests Have Taught Me About Patience
Those of you who know me probably wouldn’t call me overly patient. 😊 But on [...]
Why We’re Growing Our Cider Apples on Wires | Jan’s Blog
Why We’re Growing Our Cider Apples on Wires In our last orchard blog, we talked [...]
What Makes Vancouver Island Good for Growing Cider Apples? | Jan’s Blog
What Makes Vancouver Island Good for Growing Cider Apples? There is a reason Merridale is [...]
Jan’s Orchard Notes: It Takes a Village: Building Community in the Cowichan Valley
It Takes a Village When we started Merridale more than 30 years ago, we were, [...]
Stone Fruit Sidecar | Merridale Distillery Recipe
The Stone Fruit Sidecar combines Merridale Cowichan Stone Fruit & Pear Brandy with the bright [...]
#Bliss | Merridale Distillery Recipe
The #Bliss is a light, refreshing vodka cocktail made with Merridale Cowichan Vodka, Lemon Lavender [...]
Fall’n Apples | Merridale Distillery Recipe
The Fall’n Apples brings together the warm spice of Merridale Cowichan Spiced Rhumb, the baked [...]
A Dog-Friendly Day in the Cowichan Valley: Meet Mika at Merridale | Jan’s Blog
I rescued Mika from the BC SPCA. But somewhere along the way, she rescued me. [...]