Monthly Archives: January 2012

Every Day Ornaments

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Mark Zeiger

As we packed up our Christmas ornaments at the end of the holiday season, part of that transition back to the everyday included a smaller decoration of the homestead, as we brought out non-holiday ornaments. I’m not talking about our … Continue reading →

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Homemade Airlocks for Homemade Wine

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Mark Zeiger

The airlock or fermentation lock is an essential tool of wine making. This device allows carbon dioxide (CO2) to escape as yeast converts sugars into alcohol and CO2, without allowing oxygen or contaminants to get into the wine. Airlocks are … Continue reading →

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